Steven James Mockler, an Americorps VISTA with the UM Museum, and Emily Hargrove, a graduate student working at the museum, help children with fun activities. Submitted photo
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum celebrates 200 years of statehood June 24 with the Made in Mississippi Summer Family Activity Day.
Children and their families are invited to attend the drop-in session celebrating Mississippi’s Bicentennial from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests can participate in activities inspired by different cities in Mississippi that have left a lasting impression on the arts scene over the last 200 years of statehood.
“We are very lucky to live in a state with such a rich artistic history,” said Emily McCauley, the museum’s curator of education. “During this fun family day we will explore a wide range of Mississippi artists through a gallery search and art activities.
“There will be something for everyone, as we will even have a Mini Mississippi Oxford play area for ages 0-3.”
The event is free and children of all ages are welcome to attend. A Buie Babies play space for younger children is also available.
Oxsicles will be on hand, selling the company’s signature handmade popsicles at the event.
For more information about the University Museum and event, visit http://museum.olemiss.edu/.
Following the activity day, the Governor’s Concert will begin on the Grove stage with performances by Marty Stuart, Mac McAnally, Steve Azar, Vasti Jackson, Shannon McNally, David Lee, the Mississippi Bicentennial Symphony Orchestra and the Mississippi Bicentennial Singers. The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m.
For a full schedule of events, visit http://200.visitmississippi.org/events/north-event/.