Voting Rights Act of 1965 Anniversary

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on Wednesday, August 6, the Two Mississippi Museums will host a gallery talk at 10 a.m. with former state senator David Jordan, the "History Is Lunch: Voting Rights Act 60" program at noon, and a 2 p.m. flash tour led by museum education staff. Join us to learn more about the efforts of Mississippi civil rights activists to secure federal protections for Black citizens’ right to vote!

These events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact 601-576-6850 or email aW5mbyB8IG1kYWggISBtcyAhIGdvdg==.