Activities

May 2025

“Basket Weaving 101” with Amy Erwin, Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
In Basket Weaving 101, you will learn the wonderful and practical art of basket weaving. A 10,500-year-old, perfectly preserved, basket was found in Israel! Our own Native Americans have been making and using baskets for hundreds of years using techniques and fibers passed down through generations. In this first class, learn the basics of basket weaving using the twining technique with round reed. Students will be guided step by step to make a lovely serving tray basket of their very own. Although this class is designed for beginners, basket makers of any level are welcome. Everything you need for your basket will be provided. This class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $45/person, but only $40/SCHF Members and includes all supplies.
Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.

A “Spring” Classics in the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at Noon at the SCH Center, beginning April 25th and ending May 16th, 2025 from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release.
The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:
Friday, May 2: FRED T & THE BAND; Lunch provided by Goldie’s Express. Facebook event page. Buy tickets.
Friday, May 9: Performed by BROTHERHOOD; Lunch provided by Billy’s Italian Restaurant. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. 
Friday, May 16; Performed by HOWL & THE BIG BAD WOLVES; Lunch provided by Brick Street Market. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. 
This wonderful program is also 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 Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation individual and corporate members, the City of Vicksburg, and various appropriations.

Mudbug Music Fest, Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 3-7 p.m., will be an unforgettable experience that brings the community together through live music and great food! Admission is $5/person. Blackwater Trio will play from 3-5 p.m. and Ballou and the Bears will play from 5-7 p.m. Crawfish, hot dogs, beer, Sno Biz, and more will all be for sale a la carte. Bring the family, there will be kids’ activities!!
For more information, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release. Buy tickets.

Dance Fusion Night, Saturday, May 10, 2025, a combination of Line Dancing and Latin Dancing!
Two dance parties in one night! The first half of the night will be Line Dancing. A Line Dance tutorial will be offered from 6-7 p.m., with a Line Dance Party from 7-8:30 p.m. The second half of the night will be Latin Dancing. There will be a Salsa lesson from 8:30-9 p.m. and a Bachata lesson from 9-9:30 p.m. Social Dancing will be from 9:30-11 p.m. You can choose one half of the night for $10/person or do both parts for $20/person. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com or in the SCHC office. Absolute beginners are welcome and partners are not required. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. To reserve pizza for dinner, call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997.
For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release. Buy tickets.

Southern Book Club, May 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. 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.

Southern Exposure Summer Camp, for nine weeks, May 27-July 25, 2025!
The camp hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Early drop-off is available at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up through 5:15 p.m.) The camp is open to kids ages 4-11. And the registration fee is $125 per child for each week, or $115 per child for two or more children. The fee includes all supplies and a daily snack. Kids are asked to bring their lunch.
SCHF has full day activities for your child all summer long! During this camp, children will be “exercising mind, body, and soul” as they utilize the gymnasium, art classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC to investigate southern music, gardening, art, manners, and other camp-like games and activities. Experienced and accredited teachers will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp.
The camp sessions are as follows:
May 27-30 Facebook event.
June 2-6 Facebook event.
June 9-13 Facebook event.
June 16-20 Facebook event.
June 23-27 Facebook event.
June 30 - July 3 (closed on 4th) Facebook event.
July 7-11 Facebook event.
July 14-18 Facebook event.
July 21-25 Facebook event.
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. Press release.

April 2025

“Classics” Garage Sale Fundraiser at the SCHC, Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Imagine combining one of our “Classics in the Courtyard” concerts with a garage sale in our auditorium, so much fun!! This “Classics” Garage Sale Fundraiser will be packed with great finds, delicious food, drinks, and live music by Cindy Fowler & Friends! Whether you’re hunting for unique treasures, enjoying tasty bites, or just looking for a fun community event, there’s something for everyone! Bring your friends, support a great cause, and have an amazing time. We can’t wait to see you there!
This event is free to attend. Garage sale items, food, and drink will be available for purchase.
For more information, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event.

Southern Book Club, April 16, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. April’s pick is Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance. 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.

A “Spring” Classics in the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at Noon at the SCH Center, beginning April 25th and ending May 16th, 2025 from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release.
The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:
Friday, April 25: Performed by KEYS VS STRINGS; Lunch provided by Tommy’s BBQ. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. Photos.
Friday, May 2: FRED T & THE BAND; Lunch provided by Goldie’s Express. Facebook event page. Buy tickets.
Friday, May 9: Performed by BROTHERHOOD; Lunch provided by Billy’s Italian Restaurant. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. 
Friday, May 16; Performed by HOWL & THE BIG BAD WOLVES; Lunch provided by Brick Street Market. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. 
This wonderful program is also 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 Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation individual and corporate members, the City of Vicksburg, and various appropriations.

March 2025

In celebration of the season of Mardi Gras, the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation (VFHP) presents the 13th annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cook-Off, on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. The Foundation is accepting teams for the gumbo cook-off now. In addition to bragging rights and trophies, the first-place winner in both the seafood and non-seafood categories will be awarded a $300 cash price. The entry fee for the cook-off is $50 by February 14th, and $75 after February 14th and includes admittance for four team members to the carnival. Registration Form. Rules.
Admission for the Carnaval and Gumbo Cook-off is $10 for adults and includes gumbo and $5 for children and includes unlimited children’s activities. Music by Keys Vs Strings! Admission may be paid at the door or purchased in advance at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum. Additional food items and beverages may be purchased during the event. All proceeds from the Carnaval will benefit the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation.
Winning Teams: Non-seafood 1st Place: McCain Tree Service, Non-seafood 2nd Place: Krewe de Chaos, Non-seafood 3rd Place: 4 Dumbeaux Gumbo; Seafood 1st Place: Golding Barge Line - seafood, Seafood 2nd Place: Riverwalk Casino, Seafood 3rd Place: Rusty's, People's Choice: Rusty's, City vs. County Award: County, Best Decorated: Rouxin on the River, Most Spirited Team: Golding Barge Line - non-seafood.
Photos: Awards, Teams, Judges, & Volunteers, Festivities.
For more information about the event or about the Gumbo cook-off, please visit www.facebook.com/vicksburg.mardi.gras or contact Nancy Bell at 601.636.5010. Press release.

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For March 2025, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is March 3, 10, & 24. Admission is $5/person.
For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

Line Dance Party, Saturday, March 8, 2025 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. If you would like to reserve a BBQ sandwich, call 601-631-2997 by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7th. Join us for Dance Parties once every month!
For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release. Buy tickets.

“Southern Exposure” Spring Break Camp, March 10-14, 2025 for kids ages 4-11. The camp will be held during Spring Break from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Early drop-off is available at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up through 5:15 p.m.) The registration fee is $125 per child for the week and that includes all supplies and a daily snack (this fee includes a $40 non-refundable fee to hold your spot). Kids are asked to bring their lunch. There is a discounted rate for siblings ($115/child).
During this camp, children will be “exercising mind, body, and soul” as they utilize the gymnasium, art classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC to investigate southern music, gardening, art, manners, and other camp-like activities. The children will perform improvisation throughout the week to their peers. Experienced and accredited educators, Karen and Herman Biedenharn will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp.
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.  Press release. Facebook event.

Never Too Late To Create, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn. The beginner’s watercolor class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “A cool bowl of pansies to say farewell to winter and come on spring. Join us for this beautiful beginner’s watercolor to lift your spirits from the cold and your hands from your pockets!!” Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.

Southern Book Club, March 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. 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.

February 2025

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For February 2025, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is February 3, 10, & 24. 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.

Salsa & Bachata Lessons at SCHC Wednesday nights starting February 5! New combos each week! No partner required!
6:30-7:15 p.m. Salsa
7:15-8 p.m. Bachata
$5/one lesson and $10/both. Academy Building/Dance Room. For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

RESCHEDULED: “Miss Firecracker” Mississippi-Made Movie Night, Friday, February 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the SCHC Auditorium.
There will be a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7 p.m. Also, included in the night will be a cash bar and 50/50 Raffle. Tickets are $10/person and are available on Eventbrite in advance and at the door. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release. Buy tickets.
For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

Line Dance Party, Saturday, February 8, 2025 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. If you would like to reserve a BBQ sandwich, call 601-631-2997 by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 7th. Join us for Dance Parties once every month!
For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release. Buy tickets.

Never Too Late To Create, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn. The beginner’s watercolor class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “Come watercolor a wreath full of love, sweet hearts to represent all the loved ones in your life!” Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.

Elvis Concert by Tribute Artist Jack Curtis, Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.
Tickets: https://buytickets.at/roseofclaystreet/1528015

Southern Book Club, February 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. February’s pick is One Writer's Beginnings by Eudora Welty. 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.

January 2025

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For January 2025, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is January 6, 13, & 27. 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.

Southern Book Club, January 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. January’s pick is The Optimists Daughter by Eudora Welty. 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.

River Kids Free After School Art Program. Spring Semester begins January 23, 2025. 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. Facebook event. Press release.
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. To register, call the SCHF business office at (601) 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
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.

Vicksburg Latin Dance Night, Saturday, January 25, 2025 in the SCHC Auditorium. There will be a Salsa lesson from 7-8 p.m. and a Bachata lesson from 8-9 p.m. Social Dancing 6-11 p.m. The cost is $15/person for lessons. Space is limited and reservations are appreciated. If you reserve in advance on Eventbrite.com or in the SCHC office, lessons are only $10/person. Social dancing will be offered from 9-11 p.m. for $5/person. (If you come for the lessons, you don’t have to pay for the social dancing.) Absolute beginners are welcome and partners are not required. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event.

Never Too Late To Create, rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn. The beginner’s watercolor class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “Take a snowy watercolor walk in the woods and catch a cheery cardinal to brighten those January blues!” Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.

December 2024

16th Annual “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the historic SCHF Auditorium. Admission is $2. “Holly Days” will feature a room full of quality vendors showcasing their arts and crafts, plus local talent will entertain the attendees. Continued from last year, we will open up our North Pole Mancave! Come lounge with the guys, watch some football, and have some snacks, coffee, and cocktails. The show has become a tradition in Vicksburg. The live entertainment will include Jeanne Evans’ music students, Rachel Storey’s and Mary Hall’s piano students, Denise Ragsdale’s piano students, Debra Franco School of Dance, RiverPointe Dance, and more! For more information, call the SCHF Business Office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release.

Christmas Line Dance Party, Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release.

Never Too Late To Create, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 5:30 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, “Let’s get together one evening and paint and personalize this Christmas Ball with deer or snowmen… I’ll bring the eggnog!!!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets. Press release. Facebook event.

Southern Book Club, December 18, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. 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.

November 2024

We're hiring!
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager: This position is part-time, 30 hours a week (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m - 3 p.m.), but will include paid vacation and an insurance allowance. Bookkeeping experience a plus.
Events Team Member: We need one more person to join our Events Team! This part- time position will work events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.
To apply, please call 601-631-2997 or email stacey@southernculture.org.

17th Annual Classics in the Courtyard continue in November!
The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:
Friday, November 1: Performed by Alter Ego; Lunch provided by The Tomato Place. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Facebook photos.
Friday, November 8: Performed by Blackwater Trio; Lunch provided by Billy’s Italian Restaurant. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Facebook photos.
For more information or to make reservations for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Press release.

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For November, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is November 11, 18 (starting at 6 p.m.), & 25. We will put out a schedule for each month prior to that month. 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.

Line Dance Party, Saturday, November 16, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release.

Southern Book Club, November 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. September’s pick is The Color of Water: a Black Man's Tribute to his White Mother by James McBride. 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.

Join us as the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation celebrates 30 Years! Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
Reflections | Hors d'oeuvres | Cash Bar | Music | Landy Teller Award Presentation | Special Door Prize
Call 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org to RSVP by November 18th!
“The Landy Teller Champion for Culture & the Arts Award” for 2024 was presented at the SCHF 30th Anniversary Celebration to Landy’s son, Blake Teller! Blake has been an essential supporter of the SCHF, providing professional and advisory services whenever needed. His love of the SCHF, along with the love of his family, is inspiring! Photos. Vicksburg Post Outlook article.

“Southern Exposure” Fall Mini Camp, November 25-27, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is open to kids ages 4-13. And the registration fee is $90 per child for the week and includes all supplies and a daily snack (this fee includes a $25 non-refundable fee to hold your spot). Kids are asked to bring their lunch.
During this camp, children will be “exercising mind, body, and soul” as they utilize the gymnasium, art classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC to investigate southern music, gardening, art, manners, and other camp-like activities. The children will perform improvisation throughout the week to their peers. Experienced and accredited educator, Karen Biedenharn will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp.
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. Press release. Facebook event.

October 2024

“The Nun” Fright-Night Movie Night, Fri, October 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
It's spooky season! We will be showing “The Nun” in the SCHC Courtyard. There will be a cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. or sundown. Also included in the night will be a cash bar and a 50/50 Raffle. Tickets are $10/person and can be purchased in advance at Eventbrite or at the door. Buy tickets. Facebook event.
This is a fundraising event for the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. We are a nonprofit cultural center with the goal of providing great services to the community while maintaining 5 historic buildings. We are currently in the process of two major projects: repairs to the brick wall of the auditorium and replacing the roof of the academy building.
For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

The 36th Annual Over the River Run, Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 8 a.m. CST at the Old Mississippi River Bridge located at I-20 and Washington Street. The Foundation along with many sponsors and volunteers present this very special community venture. This event welcomes hundreds to the City of Vicksburg and will serve as a wonderful family event.
Online Registration.
Facebook event page.
Entry forms and complete event details.
Press release.
Run-Walk Trifold Entry Form.
Race results are at: https://my.raceresult.com/313428/.
Full-size files may be downloaded and high-quality prints may be ordered at: http://mcalnan.fotki.com/schf/otrr/otrr2024/.
Facebook photos.
This unique run follows a scenic course heading west across the Mississippi River to Delta, Louisiana and then returns back to the finish line. The event involves a 5-mile run, 5-mile walk and a one-mile fun run for kids. Complimentary musical entertainment, fun and refreshments for all runners, walkers and volunteers will follow the race in the Ameristar Delta Point parking lot. Registration is open now. Take advantage of early bird registration! The entry fees are $30 for the 5-mile race and $15 for the 1-mile fun run. After September 15th, entry fees will be $35 for the 5-mile race and $20 for the 1-mile fun run. Race day fee for the 5-mile race will be $40. Family Pre-Race is $125 (pre-registered only, limit 5 immediate family members living at the same address) (after September 15, fee is $150). Spirit Runner is $25 (includes T-shirt only). Register early to receive your OVER THE RIVER RUN T-SHIRT! Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a place at the event. Entry forms and fees can be dropped off at SCHF Business Office or mailed to SCHF, 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180 or register online at www.RaceRoster.com. Race packet pick-up will be October 11th at the SCHF Auditorium (corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and also the morning of the race at the race site.
Sponsorships are being accepted. Many volunteers are needed in many areas of the planning of the event.
The Over the River Run is an extremely important fundraiser for the SCHF and a very special community event. After expenses, proceeds from the race will go toward the rehabilitation of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center and the many maintenance issues of the five historic buildings of the Center.
For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

Southern Book Club, October 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. 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.

17th Annual Classics in the Courtyard. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music and lunch on Fridays from noon-1 p.m. beginning October 18th and concluding November 8th, 2024. The musical entertainment is sponsored in part by a generous grant from Entergy Mississippi. The entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $15 per person or $12 for SCHF Members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. There is no better beginning to the fall season than “Classics in the Courtyard”!
The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:
Friday, October 18: Lee H. Abraham & The Brotherhood Band; Lunch provided by Goldie’s Express. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Facebook photos.
Friday, October 25: Howl & The Big Bad Wolves; Lunch provided by Tommy’s BBQ. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Facebook photos.
Friday, November 1: Performed by Alter Ego; Lunch provided by The Tomato Place. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Facebook photos.
Friday, November 8: Performed by Blackwater Trio; Lunch provided by Billy’s Italian Restaurant. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Facebook photos.
This wonderful program is also 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 Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation individual and corporate members, the City of Vicksburg, and various appropriations.
For more information or to make reservations for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Press release.

Halloween Dance Party, Saturday, October 19, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We have a couple Halloween dances like the “Witches’ Dance” and “Thriller” that are on the playlist, as well! We can’t wait to see you! It’s also a Costume Party, with a trophy for the best costume! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release.

“Tunnel of Terror Haunted House” and the “It’s Fall Y’all Carnival,” Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 6-9 p.m.
The haunted house will take you through the convent and through the creepy tunnels that line the inner courtyard of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. It will be decorated with the things of your nightmares, surely to haunt you. Get ready for ghosts, skeletons, dolls, clowns and more as you make your way through the tunnel of terror! The carnival will take place in the courtyard on the corner of Cherry and Crawford Streets. Activities will include decorating a small pumpkin, a jump house for the kids, and all sorts of carnival games like corn hole, limbo, and more! Games will include small prizes and sweet treats! There will also be music and Triple J’s Pizza Taco will be set up on the street! Libations will be available for purchase inside the carnival!
Tickets for the carnival only, not including entrance to the haunted house, will be $5 per person. Game tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets for the haunted house are $15 a person and include entry to the carnival for free. Buy tickets. Press release. “Tunnel of Terror Haunted House” Facebook event. “It’s Fall Y’all Carnival” Facebook event.
Tickets will be available at the gate or online at Eventbrite.com or call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997.

September 2024

“The Help” Mississippi-Made Movie Night, Fri, September 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Mississippi-Made Movies by watching “The Help” in the courtyard of the Southern Cultural Heritage Complex! A cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and light snacks being sold. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. In the case of rain or extreme heat, we will move inside to the auditorium. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release.
This is a fundraising event for the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. We are a nonprofit cultural center with the goal of providing great services to the community while maintaining 5 historic buildings. We are currently in the process of two major projects: repairs to the brick wall of the auditorium and replacing the roof of the academy building.
For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

Clean-Up Day at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Let’s roll up our sleeves, grab some trash bags, and make our local cultural center sparkle. Together, we can make a difference! Help us show some love to our cultural center! We will gladly sign any volunteer forms! We have many projects that require lots of hands! We will still have plenty of jobs to do even if it rains!

Line Dance Party, Saturday, September 14, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release.

Never Too Late To Create, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 5:30 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, “This September class will prepare Fall Pumpkins. Bring a friend, your favorite beverage, or both!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.

Southern Book Club, September 18, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. September’s pick is It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. 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.

“Lies My Sister Told Me” Mississippi-Made Movie Night, Fri, September 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
CALLING ALL "LIES MY SISTER TOLD ME" EXTRAS!! Come see yourself on the big screen in the very same courtyard where the movie was filmed! On Friday, September 20th in the SCHC Courtyard we will be showing “Lies My Sister Told Me,” as we celebrate Mississippi Made Movies and our very own Vicksburg actors on the movie’s set. Celebrate your local actors while supporting the Cultural Center! There will be a cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7:30 p.m., or sundown. Also, included in the night will be a cash bar and a 50/50 Raffle. Tickets are $10/person and are available on Eventbrite in advance and at the door. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.
This is a fundraising event for the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. We are a nonprofit cultural center with the goal of providing great services to the community while maintaining 5 historic buildings. We are currently in the process of two major projects: repairs to the brick wall of the auditorium and replacing the roof of the academy building.
For more information on these events or any of our other events, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

3rd Annual Witches' Brunch, Sat., Sep. 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Parlor Rooms (corner of Adams and Crawford Streets). Grab your finest pointy hat, most magical cloak, and your broom for this wickedly fabulous event with your fellow witches! Cackle your way into a great time with Spooky Brunch Food, Spooky Drinks, and Live Music by Ralph Miller!! There will be awards for Best Witch Cackle, Best Witch Hat, and Best Witch Costume! Don’t miss your chance to join this coven of fun!! Space is limited. Tickets are $25 and are available in advance only. For tickets, go to Eventbrite.com or call the SCHF business office at 601-631-2997. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release.

August 2024

Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation $30 for 30 Years Fundraiser!! Celebrate 30 years of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation by donating 30 dollars! You can use the Facebook fundraiser or Square.
We are currently working on several large projects!
-Auditorium wall repairs - $22,000
-New Roof on the Academy building - $34,000
-Replacement of the main water line to 4 buildings - $14,000
-New AC unit and other unit repairs - $4000
and many more! It takes a village to keep a city block looking its best! Every little bit counts!
All proceeds will go towards the maintenance of our five historically important buildings and towards community events.
(This donation is separate from membership dues.)

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For August, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the third Monday and holidays). From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is August 5, 12, & 26. We will put out a schedule for each month prior to that month. 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.

“It’s a Luau” Line Dance Party, Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t to see you!! Embrace the island lifestyle with your Aloha shirt, tropical printed sundress, or grass skirt. And don’t forget your lei, as we dance the night away! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available.
For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.

Southern Book Club, August 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. August’s pick is Dissolution by C.J. Sansom. 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.

River Kids Free After School Art Program. Registration is open now for the free after-school art program. Fall Semester begins August 22, 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 page.

July 2024

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For July, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the third Monday and holidays). From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is July 1, 8, 22, & 29. We will put out a schedule for each month prior to that month. 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. Press release.

SCHF Multicultural Arts Camp for Kids, July 8-12, 2024 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The camp is open for ages 5-12. The registration fee is $120 per child and includes all supplies, materials, and a daily snack. During this unique camp, children discover the art, dance, music and cuisine of three different cultures. By studying cultural differences and similarities through the arts, students will learn new artistic techniques while developing an appreciation for the traditions and customs of others. Experienced educators plan and oversee all aspects of the camp. This year we are pleased to welcome Karen Biedenharn, art instructor, and Cindy Fowler, music teacher. The camp will culminate with a public performance and exhibit on the last day in the SCHF Auditorium. All family and friends are invited to attend. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event.

“Born in the USA” Line Dance Party, Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t wait to see you!! Come dressed in favorite red, white, and blue patriotic attire and we will have some of your favorite dance songs with a “Born in the USA” theme! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. Join us for Dance Parties on the second Saturday of each month!
For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event.

Southern Book Club, July 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. July’s pick is Murder in an Irish Village, Book 1 of 10 by Carlene O'Connor. 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.

“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Movie Night, Friday, July 26, 2024 to help celebrate our 30th Anniversary! There will be a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. that will include a live performance of popular songs from the movie. Also, included in the night will be a cash bar, 50/50 Raffle, and a Silent Auction. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/person and are available on Eventbrite.com in advance and at the door. For more information on these events or any of our other events, please call the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets. Photos.

June 2024

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For June, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the third Monday and holidays). From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is June 3, 10, and 24. We will put out a schedule for each month prior to that month. 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. 

Line Dance Party, Saturday, June 8, 2024. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. Join us for Dance Parties on the second Saturday of each month!
For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event.

Southern Book Club, June 19, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. June’s pick is Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage by Alice Munro. 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.

7th-Annual Star-Spangled Night Run, Saturday, June 22, 2024. This year we are starting the fun with a Block Party at 6 p.m. with live music by Keys vs Strings and Miller’s Southern Comfort Food will be set up. Drinks will also be available, and games for the kids! The race will begin at 8 p.m. and will begin and end at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Run-Walk Trifold Entry Form.
Registration is open now! And there are several ways to participate! Registration options are: $35 – 5K Individual Fee, $20 – 5K Kids Registration (12 & under), these fees are good through June 14th (add $5 after June 14th); 5K registrations include a Night Run T-shirt, Race Bib, Glow Item, and FREE Admission to the Block Party; $25 – Spirit Runner registration includes a Night Run T-shirt, Glow Item, & FREE Admission to Block Party. $7- Admission to the Block Party (only necessary if you are not a registered participant in the race). Children 10 & under will have FREE admission to the Block Party when accompanied by an adult. The first 150 registered participants will be guaranteed a Night Run Shirt. Entry forms and complete event details are available by visiting www.southernculture.org. Entry forms and fees can be dropped off at SCHF Business Office or mailed to SCHF, 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180, or you can register online at www.RaceRoster.com. The race packet pick-up will be Friday, June 21st at the SCHF Auditorium (corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets) from 10:00am-5:00pm and before the race on Saturday at the race site starting at 6:30 p.m. We will light up the night just in time for Independence Day! For FREE entry into the Block Party, before and after the race, runners and walkers should show their race bib and volunteers should wear their Night Run T-shirt. All others can pay $7 for a Block Party Armband for entrance to the party.
SCHF would like to thank Ergon, Bally’s, Waterview Casino, and Capital City Beverages for their sponsorships of the Star-Spangled Night Run. Sponsorships are still being accepted.
For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Register Online. Facebook event.
Awards Photos. Block Party Photos. 5K Run/Walk Photos. Order Prints. Race results.

Free Patriotic Concert featuring The Vicksburg Orchestral Society and The Vicksburg Chamber Choir with special guest conductor, Jace McMullin, EdD, Warren Central High School Head Band Director, Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the SCHC Auditorium. The concert is sponsored by The Four Seasons of the Arts along with the City of Vicksburg. The concert is free! Donations are encouraged. For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event. Link to Information about the Music.

May 2024

A “Spring” Classics in the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at Noon at the SCH Center, April 19th through May 10th, 2024 from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release.
The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:
Friday, May 3: Performed by TMURRAY; Lunch provided by Don Ho's BBQ & Deli. Facebook event page. Buy tickets.
Friday, May 10; Performed by FRED T & THE BAND; Lunch provided by Tommy’s BBQ. Facebook event page. Buy tickets.
This wonderful program is also 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 Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation individual and corporate members, the City of Vicksburg, and various appropriations.

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For May, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the third Monday and holidays). From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is May 6, 13 and June 3. We will put out a schedule for each month prior to that month. 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. Press release.

River Kids Free After School Art Program Exhibit, Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Back to the 80s Dance Party, Saturday, May 11, 2024. We will do some line dancing, and of course we will have an epic playlist with some of the biggest 80’s hits. Come dressed in your favorite 80’s attire. We can’t wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. Join us for Dance Parties on the second Saturday of each month!
Tickets are available at the door. For more information, please call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. Press release.

Never Too Late To Create, Monday, May 13, 2024, 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, “Join us in May at my favorite spot on highway 80, Champion Hill. This beginner’s landscape is perfectly topped by an old fashioned water tower and cerulean blue sky. We will focus on blending colors to form muted tones. Bring your favorite beverage, a friend, or both!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Nonmember tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite, 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.

Southern Book Club, May 15, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. May’s pick is Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. 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.

Southern Exposure Summer Camp, for nine weeks, May 28-July 26, 2024!
The camp hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Early drop-off is available at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up through 5:15 p.m.) The camp is open to kids ages 4-12. And the registration fee is $120 per child for each week, or $115 per child for two or more children. The fee includes all supplies and a daily snack. Kids are asked to bring their lunch.
SCHF has full day activities for your child all summer long! During this camp, children will be “exercising mind, body, and soul” as they utilize the gymnasium, art classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC to investigate southern music, gardening, art, manners, and other camp-like games and activities. Experienced and accredited teachers will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp.
The camp sessions are as follows:
May 28-31 Facebook event.
June 3-7 Facebook event.
June 10-14 Facebook event.
June 17-21 Facebook event.
June 24-28 Facebook event.
July 1-5 (closed on 4th) Facebook event.
July 8-12 Facebook event.
July 15-19 Facebook event.
July 22-26 Facebook event.
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. Press release.

April 2024

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For April, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m., except for the third Monday and holidays. The upcoming schedule is April 1, 8, 22, and 29. 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. 

Country & More Dance Party, Saturday, April 13, 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 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person. There will be a cash bar and concessions available.
Tickets are available at the door. For more information, please call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event page.

Southern Book Club, April 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. 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.

A “Spring” Classics in the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at Noon at the SCH Center, April 19th through May 10th, 2024 from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release.
The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:
Friday, April 19: Performed by KEYS VS STRINGS; Lunch provided by Goldie’s Express. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. Photos.
Friday, April 26: HOWL & THE BIG BAD WOLVES; Lunch provided by Billy’s Italian Restaurant. Facebook event page. Buy tickets. Photos.
Friday, May 3: Performed by TMURRAY; Lunch provided by Don Ho's BBQ & Deli. Facebook event page. Buy tickets.
Friday, May 10; Performed by FRED T & THE BAND; Lunch provided by Tommy’s BBQ. Facebook event page. Buy tickets.
This wonderful program is also 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 Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation individual and corporate members, the City of Vicksburg, and various appropriations.

Spring Clean-Up Day, April 20, 2024.

March 2024

Bridal Open House, Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. Are you looking for the perfect venue for your wedding, reception, or for your bridal party to get ready? Join us to visit this beautiful bridal suite and chapel! The auditorium will also be available to view. Meet with other wedding professionals about their services. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will receive a $150 discount on their SCHC venue rental package, if booked by April 1, 2024.
Please enter the convent front door, at the corner of Crawford and Adams Streets. For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page.

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. 

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.

“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.

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.

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.

Southern Book Club, March 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. March’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.

February 2024

Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For February, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m., except for the third Monday and holidays. The upcoming schedule is February 5, 12, and 26. 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. 

Adult Mardi Gras Mask Workshop with Karen Biedenharn, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Join Karen Biedenharn to create the perfect Mardi Gras mask just in time to celebrate Mardi Gras in downtown Vicksburg at the parade and at the Carnaval de Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-Off. It will be a great time and you can create your one-of-a-kind mask. Registration is $25/per person. Space is limited. For reservations or more information, please call the SCHF business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page.

In celebration of the season of Mardi Gras, the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation (VFHP) presents the 12th annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. The Foundation is accepting teams for the gumbo cook-off now. In addition to bragging rights and trophies, the first-place winner in both the seafood and non-seafood categories will be awarded a $300 cash price. The entry fee for the cook-off is $50 before February 2nd, and $75 after February 2nd and includes admittance for four team members to the carnival. Registration Form. Rules.
Admission for the Carnaval and Gumbo Cook-off is $10 for adults and includes gumbo and $5 for children and includes unlimited children’s activities. Admission may be paid at the door or purchased in advance at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum. Additional food items and beverages may be purchased during the event. All proceeds from the Carnaval will benefit the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation.
For more information about the event or about the Gumbo cook-off, please visit www.facebook.com/vicksburg.mardi.gras or contact Nancy Bell at 601.636.5010. Press release.

SCHF Closed, February 19, 2024.

Southern Book Club, February 21, 2024. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. February’s pick is Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta 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.

January 2024

SCHF Closed, December 20, 2023 - January 2, 2024.

Line Dance Practice, January 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Never Too Late To Create, Monday, January 8, 2024, at 5:30 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, Karen says, “I want them to come shake off the blues and get into a mid-winter spirit with this sweet black caped chickadee in the pines! Bring your favorite beverage, a friend, or both!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets.

Line Dance Practice, January 8, 2024. at 5:30 p.m.

Country & More Dance Party, Saturday, January 13, 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. For more information, please call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event.

SCHF Closed, January 15, 2024.

Southern Book Club, January 17, 2024.

River Kids Free After School Art Program. Spring Semester begins 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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