Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

06/10/2026

Step back in time and explore the stories, traditions, and memories stitched into wedding dresses from across generations in our community.

From delicate lace and hand-sewn details to elegant silhouettes and cherished family traditions, each gown tells a unique story of love, celebration, and history.

Featured dresses include gowns worn by Wanda Thorne, Melanie Greene, Lynne Strickland, Kate Ware, Marie Cayson, Jackie Aaron, and Ida Cunetto.

📅 June 2–25
📍 Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

As you visit, we invite you to reflect on the stories behind these dresses and share your own wedding memories with us.

06/01/2026

You're invited.

Join us as we open “A Walk Down the Aisle Through Time: A Special Community Exhibit Featuring Wedding Dresses from Across Generations,” a community exhibit celebrating wedding dresses and the stories woven into them. From delicate lace and hand-sewn details to cherished family traditions, these gowns offer a glimpse into the lives, loves, and history of generations past.

We hope you'll come take a walk down memory lane with us.

📅 June 2–25
📍 Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

05/30/2026

Save the Date!

Something sentimental, nostalgic, and a little romantic is coming to the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum.

Join us this June as we celebrate love, history, and “A Walk Down the Aisle Through Time: A Special Community Exhibit Featuring Wedding Dresses from Across Generations.”

Stay tuned for more details and a closer look at the beautiful gowns and stories that make this exhibit so special.

📅 June 2–25
📍 Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

05/27/2026

Area artists, we need your help! The Friends of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is sponsoring a poster contest for our fourth annual Festival of Trees. Top prize is $100 and your design will be used on all promotions for the event.

For more information, please email [email protected] or visit the submission form: https://tinyurl.com/FoTPosterContest

Starkville Parents for Public Schools Starkville Public Library Starkville Area Arts Council

05/27/2026

Join us at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum for a fascinating look at Mississippi wildlife and the Noxubee Refuge with special guest speaker Travis Carpenter of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service!

Travis will share stories and insights about the incredible wildlife found across our state and the important work being done at the Sam D. Hamilton–Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Complex. He will also be bringing furs and other items for guests to see up close.

📅 May 27
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

This program is free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us for a great morning of nature, conservation, and local heritage!

04/16/2026

I can't thank the Master Gardeners for all their hard work today. The grounds look beautiful!

04/14/2026

Happening tomorrow

Quilts tell stories—and on April 15, you’re invited to hear them.

Join us at 10:30 a.m. as Carol Cantrell takes us into the world of quilting and quilts, sharing the history, artistry, and meaning behind this beloved tradition.

Whether you’re a quilter yourself or simply appreciate craftsmanship and storytelling, this is a program you won’t want to miss.

📍 Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
🗓 April 15 | 10:30 a.m.

Downtown Starkville