Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable
contrast.
Register 437 Seats Remaining
Night with a Museum: The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Tuesday, November 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Add to Calendar
2025-11-18 19:00:00
2025-11-18 20:00:00
America/Chicago
Night with a Museum: The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Zoom -
Explore the powerful legacy of the summer of 1964, a pivotal time for voting rights that led to a dramatic challenge at the Democratic National Convention. Museum staff will share artifacts, films, and stories highlighting the roles of SNCC, MFDP, Fannie Lou Hamer, and COFO.
About the Museum:
Opened in 2017, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is the state's only museum dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement. Its focus is on the impactful stories of Medgar Evers and Emmett Till. Program Manager Drew Gardner will present highlights from the exhibits and collections.
This program is online on Zoom. After registering, you receive a link to the Zoom webinar at least three hours before the program. If the event is full, or if you prefer, you can watch the live stream on YouTube.com/@SchaumLib. A recording of this program will be available at YouTube.com/@SchaumLib approximately 24 hours after the program is completed.
People of all abilities are welcome at our events. To request accommodations, call the Library at (847) 923-3347. Find out more about our accessibility services.
TAGS: | Education & Learning |
Central Library
Hours
About the library
The Schaumburg Township District Library serves in excess of 134,000 residents in portions of the municipalities Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood. With over 1 million visitors each year, the library circulates over 2,000,000 items annually and is the second largest public library in the state of Illinois.
