Entries by Jill Smith

Holly Jolly Art Affair at Museum November 23

The Holly Jolly Art Affair is set at the Union County Heritage Museum on Saturday, November 23, 2019, 10 until 3. Approximately 25 vendors with a variety of arts & crafts, gift items, and services will be at the event. The event is co-sponsored by the Tallahatchie Arts Council and the Museum will feature small […]

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Museum Photography Contest: “Take a Hike in Yoknapatawpha”

“Take a Hike in Yoknapatawpha” is the theme of the photography contest and exhibit coming up this June at the Union County Heritage Museum. The contest is juried with cash awards in four categories. “We want people to get outside, enjoy nature and take great photographs,” said Jill Smith, Director of the museum. “And we […]

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Mississippi quotes take Museum Moments stage, January 19

New Albany, MS- Famous Mississippi quotes: Oh, my, the things Mississippian’s have said. The world takes note of the poignant, outrageous, utterly truthful comments made by Mississippians. The recent William Faulkner quote in the Hillary Clinton Concession speech, “They kilt us but they ain’t whipped us yet,” gives rise to the depth and richness of  Mississippi […]

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Ancient weapon use is part of Ingomar history

 Ingomar Mound event, set this Saturday, from 10 – 2  at the Ingomar site,  weather permitting,  will be larger this year based on the number of volunteers  who are helping with the event,  and  also new is the  atlatl competition, which will begin at 11:15. Some ancient area history The word atlatl may be new […]

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