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Special Program To Explore African American Organizations In Post Civil-War Mississippi
An event by the Vicksburg National Military Park and Catfish Row Museum is happening Thursday.
The event will explore African American organizations in post Civil-War Mississippi in relation to rituals of remembrance.
The program will offer two compelling talks in one evening:
‘In peace we will ever stay’: The National Significance of Deathways in Mississippi’s African-American Fraternal Orders,1870-1930 presented by Jennifer Ford, Ph.D.
Retaining Memories of Battles Fought: African Americans and Memorial Day Commemorations at Vicksburg and Natchez presented by Professor Leigh McWhite, Ph.D.
Head over to Catfish Row Museum at 5:30 p.m. this coming Thursday for this special program!
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