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.

• January 2010 printable newsletter (162 KB Adobe Reader file)

• SCHF Event Calendar

• Art of Ballet Class for Kids, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 (Mondays through April 12)  Press release Facebook event page

• Mardi Gras Mask Making Workshop, February 12, 2010

• 8th Annual Mardi Gras Ball, February 13, 2010

• Jeffrey Bianchi Classical Guitar Workshop for high school students on Thursday, February 18th at 10:00 a.m. Press release Facebook event page

• Carolyn Haines Lecture and Book Signing (with special treat by the Vicksburg Theater Guild), February 19, 2010 Press release Facebook event page

• Carolyn Haines Creative Writing Workshop, February 20, 2010 Press release Facebook event page
  

• River Kids Free After School Art Program classes began January 28. Press release.

• Registration now open for the River Kids free after-school art program. Press release.

• Vicksburg National Military Park “world premiere” of new documentary Thursday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the the Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium. Admission is Free. Vicksburg Post article

• Give My Poor Heart Ease reading and book signing by Bill Ferris, Monday, December 14. Musical entertainment provided by Osgood & Blaque with a dramatic reading by Cherrie Burks.
  “What an awesome event tonight with Bill Ferris, even with the rain, we had 160 people at the reading and book signing...”
  Anybody who would like to purchase prints of the Bill Ferris reading and book signing may do so here. All profits from print sales go to the SCHF.
  Vicksburg Post article  Press release  NPR story and audio stream  APM story and audio download

• Vendor applications are being accepted through August 1st, 2010 for the third annual “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, December 4th, 2010. Download vendor application form.

• Pee Wee Workout (ages 3-6) and Cardiac Kids Fitness (ages 7-12) After-School Classes at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm.

• WLBT Walt Grayson interview with SCHF Executive Director Annette Kirklin, February 20, 2009. Article.

• Richard McComas, SCHF guitar instructor, has three openings on Thursdays. Call at 601-638-7899 or 601-529-6505 or email mccomasmusic@hotmail.com.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.