The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving the diverse cultural heritage of Vicksburg,
Mississippi, the Mississippi Delta, and the American South. The
Foundation works to achieve its goals by creating and hosting cultural
activities at the Southern Cultural Heritage Complex.
Our
upcoming activities suit many interests, and our
past activities
are a testimony of the rich cultural heritage of Vicksburg,
Mississippi.
Our 20th Anniversary!
In 1994, the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation was
formed to preserve these historic buildings and to direct
their transformation into a cultural center. Twenty years of
carrying on our mission: emphasizing the humanities and the
arts, providing unique and quality programming for free or
at low cost to the Vicksburg community.
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SCHF Event Calendar
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More!
Activities Log of all
current and past years' activities.
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The Southern Cultural
Center is a GREAT venue for
Rentals!
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All Eventbrite SCHF Activities.
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Facebook Events Page (must sign into Facebook to view)
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Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For March, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m., except for the
third Monday and holidays.
The upcoming schedule is March 4, 11, and 25. Admission is $5/person.
Location and Parking: Please park in the Courtyard Parking lot of the Cultural Center (on the corner of Adams and Clay Streets, as soon as you turn off of Clay onto Adams, you take an immediate right where there is an entrance sign to the Cultural Center and enter the Academy Building straight ahead).
For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
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Country & More Dance
Party, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the corner of
Crawford and Cherry Streets. Grab a partner or come alone!
We will do country line and partner dances along with other
line dances, and some to your favorite tunes! Join us on the
second Saturday of each month! There will be a dance
tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost
is $10/person. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available.
Tickets are available at the door or on
ubmeevents.com. For more information,
please call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business
office at 601-631-2997 or email
info@southernculture.org.
Buy tickets.
Press release.
Facebook event page.
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“Southern
Exposure” Spring Break Camp, March 11-15, 2024 for kids ages 4-13. The camp will be held during Spring Break from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The registration fee is $110 per child for the week.
Fees are due by Thursday, March 7, 2024. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Facebook event page.
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Coca-Cola Sock
Hop, Friday March 15, 2024 from 7-9 p.m.
Celebrate the 130th Anniversary of the bottling of
Coca-Cola in Vicksburg at our hip sock hop! Put on
your poodle skirts or your best rockabilly outfit
and come get your dance on! A Dance Off will be held
from 8:00-8:30pm with the winner(s) announced at the
end! We will have light refreshments and a cash bar!
Tickets can be purchased at the door or on
ubmeevents.com. For more information, call the
Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at
601-631-2997 or email
info@southernculture.org.
Buy tickets.
Press release.
Facebook event page.
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Never Too Late To Create,
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 5:30-8:00 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF
Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “For
March, we are coming home playing with Delta scenes
from 61 North in acrylic. Bring a friend, your
favorite beverage, or both! This is an acrylic
painting class geared for adults, whether it be new
painters or experienced painters.” Space is
limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Nonmember tickets can be purchased at
ubmeevents.com,
at our office, or over the phone. Member tickets can
be purchased at our office or by calling. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your
tickets.
Buy tickets.
Press release.
Facebook event page.
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Southern Book Club,
March 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third
Wednesday of each month. February’s pick is The
Deepest South of All: True Stories from Natchez, Mississippi by
Richard Grant. There is no fee to attend
and it is open to the public. For more information or
meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email
info@southernculture.org.
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River Kids Free After School Art
Program. Spring Semester began January 25,
2024. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the class
will meet on Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m. for the
thirteen-week program. Space is limited and reservations are
required. The River Kids Program is designed to encourage
children to discover and develop their creative talents. It
will expose creativity through drawing, painting, crafts,
collage, ceramics, sculpture and many more exciting
techniques. Experienced and accredited educators plan and
teach each class. The program is free, but requires a full
semester commitment from the parents. It will be filled on a
first-come, first-served basis. This free after-school
program is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi
Arts Commission, a state agency, and in part, from the
National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the
generous support of the Southern Cultural Heritage
Foundation individual and corporate members, the City of
Vicksburg, and various appropriations. To register, call the SCHF business office at (601) 631-2997
or email info@southernculture.org.
Press release.
Facebook event.
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Plant Drive! Our
gardens are in need of some new plants! We will be taking
donations of plants in the month of May! Plants may be
dropped off at our office during normal business hours or
during any Classics in the Courtyard.
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SCHF Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant.
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation has been awarded a $17,600 grant from
the
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.65
million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2023 and will be used to
continue the mission of the SCHF and bring exceptional events and quality
programming to the community through artistic excellence. The grants are made
possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and the
National Endowment for the Arts.
“We are pleased to provide support to
arts organizations throughout the state who inspire and
serve their communities every day,” said Sarah Story,
executive director of MAC. “These funds will help
organizations continue to create innovative exhibitions,
performances, and programming for millions of people to
enjoy throughout the next year.”
More.
Press release.
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Violin Lessons: The SCHF
offers violin lessons for all ages. Mrs. Ruthanne
Schnell has taught for over 25 years. She has trained and
studied under many master instructors. She is also able to
teach the viola and cello. If you are interested or would
like more information, please call 601-383-0796.
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More activities...
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WLBT
article,
Going back in time with the Sisters of Mercy, February 20, 2009.
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A memorial fund in honor of
Mother Clementine Phelan and the
Sisters of Mercy has been established by Mrs. Edna Henry Hosemann, Mrs.
Elizabeth Henry Nelson and Mr. George Nelson, and Pat and Lance Dichter in honor
of their aunt. Press
release.
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Looking for that unique gift
for that special someone? Consider the special
Cultural Center Crosses
created by Misty Clendenin. All
proceeds go to support the buildings and all programs at the
Southern Cultural Heritage Center. The crosses are only $10
each, plus tax.
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The SCHF is an ideal place to
hold weddings, receptions, performances, reunions, lectures,
and business meetings. Space available for rent include the classrooms in the
1930s Academy Building and the 1880s Auditorium featuring a
stage, 24-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors.
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Check out the musical montage of past programs and events held here at the
Center, The Southern Cultural Experience
at the bottom of this page.
Important
Community links...
Vicksburg/Warren Chamber of Commerce
Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Vicksburg Main Street
Vicksburg Theatre Guild
and Gold in the Hills
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