Catfish Row Museum

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

Two Mississippi towns. One powerful connection.

Vicksburg and Mound Bayou may be about 100 miles apart, but they share a story rooted in freedom, land, and the building of strong Black communities that still inspire today.

The Catfish Row Museum is working to bring this story to life through a new project called Cultural Bridges. This includes a documentary film, new museum exhibits, oral history interviews, and community programs that highlight the voices and experiences of the people who lived this history.

Our creative partners at LF Voices Collective are helping us capture these stories, and we’re proud to be working alongside the Mound Bayou Museum, Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center, and the Mississippi Humanities Council.
We’re sharing this update on Juneteenth because it reminds us why these stories matter—and why they should be told and remembered.

We invite you to follow the journey and, if you have a connection to the City of Vicksburg or Mound Bayou, Mississippi, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more: https://shapeupmississippi.com/cultural-bridges/
This project is made possible with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

06/16/2026

🌱 What does it look like to rebuild a food system from the ground up?

Come find out at the kickoff of Catfish Row Museum's 2026 Summer Chef Series on Saturday, June 27 at 2 PM, featuring Tyler Yarbrough (Partnership for a Healthier America / Rootswell, Clarksdale) and Chef Nick Wallace (Nick Wallace Culinary, Jackson) — two Mississippi voices reshaping how we think about food access, equity, and the table we set together.

This is the first of five Saturday conversations across the summer about Mississippi food, family, and what gets carried forward. Stay tuned for the full lineup. The Summer Chef Series is presented in partnership with Visit Vicksburg. All events are FREE and open to the public.

06/12/2026

The Dr. McAllister Foundation Invites You to a Special Premiere Event.

*My Mind To Me Is a Kingdom: The Legacy of Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister*

📍 Historic Strand Theater
📅 Sunday, June 14
🕒 3:00 PM

Come celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister—an educational pioneer, trailblazer, and the first Black woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in Education. Her work reshaped teacher training across the South and influenced generations of educators.

Her distinguished career included studies at Columbia University’s Teachers College and teaching positions at Southern University, Fisk, Virginia State, Hampton, Morgan, Miner Teachers College in Washington, D.C., and Jackson State University.

✨ Come be inspired. Honor her legacy. Be part of preserving history.

See the flyer below for more details.

05/17/2026

Last night at the historic Strand Theatre was more than a film screening—it was a powerful moment of reflection, connection, and truth-telling for our community.

In partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, Catfish Row Museum was honored to host Everlasting: The Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers. With powerful insights from Reena Evers-Everette, Taiwo Gaynor, and Joyce Dixon Lawson, and moderation by Ashley FG Norwood, the conversation truly resonated.

Hosting this film in Vicksburg—where Mrs. Myrlie Evers was raised—made the evening even more meaningful, especially with Reena Evers-Everette present.

Thank you to our supporters, partners, and everyone who showed up, engaged, and made the night so impactful.

05/05/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Strand Theatre in Vicksburg for a free screening of Everlasting: The Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers.

Following the film, stay for a panel discussion supported by Catfish Row Museum through an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) initiative, featuring:
• Reena Evers-Everette
• Director & Producer Taiwo Gaynor
• Joyce Dixon Lawson, historian and researcher
Moderated by Ashley FG Norwood (LF Voices Collective)

Everlasting offers a powerful and personal look at Medgar Evers’ life, legacy, and lasting impact.

We are especially proud to recognize the connection to Vicksburg through Myrlie Evers-Williams, and the ties linking Vicksburg and Mound Bayou through the Evers family’s story.

Free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us.

Presented in partnership with Mississippi Humanities Council and community collaborators.

04/27/2026

POSTPONEMENT NOTICE

Due to forecasted heavy rain and soggy ground conditions that could compromise safety, we must postpone the grand opening of the Myrlie Evers Civil Rights Park, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, at 12:30 PM.

A confirmed date and time for the grand opening of the Myrlie Evers Civil Rights Park will be announced soon.

Thank you for your understanding—we’re committed to making this tribute safe and memorable.

04/19/2026

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Myrlie Evers Civil Rights Park!
April 29 | 12:30 PM

This celebration marks more than the transformation of a park—it’s a powerful example of what can happen when public, private, and philanthropic partners come together to invest in history, equity, and community pride. This work was supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) through Health Resources in Action (HRiA).

This park stands as a lasting symbol of progress, partnership, and the enduring impact of civil rights leadership in our community. We’re proud to work alongside the City to honor the legacy of Myrlie Evers and strengthen the connections that bring us together.

Come celebrate, reflect, and be inspired. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a powerful evening of film and conversation at the historic Strand Theatre. In partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Catfish Row Museum was honored to host a screening of “Natchez”, followed by an engaging Q&A led by Carol Andersen, MHC Assistant Director.

We’re deeply grateful to our outstanding panelists—Director/Producer Suzannah Herbert, Producer Darcy McKinnon, Tracy “Rev” Collins, and Kathleen McClain Bond, Superintendent of Natchez National Historical Park—for sharing their insight and perspective. Their voices brought depth, honesty, and resonance to an already compelling film.

Both thought-provoking and at times darkly humorous, “Natchez” invites us to reflect on the layered intersections of history, tourism, and truth—and the stories that continue to shape our communities.

Special thanks to our partners, organizers, and everyone who showed up, leaned in, and helped make the evening meaningful. We’re grateful to be in community with you.