Voting Rights Act Anniversary Tour

Mississippi Department of Archives & History | 200 N State Street, Jackson| Website

Event Details

  • Date(s): Wed, Aug 6
  • Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Mississippi Department of Archives & History, 200 N State Street, Jackson

Other Information

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Two Mississippi Museums will host a gallery talk on Wednesday, August 6, at 10 a.m. with former state senator David Jordan in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and a 15-20 minute flash tour at 2 p.m. Join us to learn more about the efforts of Mississippi civil rights activists to secure federal protections for Black citizens’ right to vote. Don’t forget to also attend this week’s History Is Lunch: “Voting Rights Act 60,” see our event calendar for more information, contact 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

https://www.mdah.ms.gov/event/voting-rights-act-anniversary-tour

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