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December 2015
12/12 – LECTURE: Along the Adriatic – Covington, TN
Along the Adriatic Lecture and photographs Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:00AM - 11:30AM Free to Museum Members $5 General Public
Find out more »12/17 – Book Talk: A Chosen Exile, Allyson Hobbs – Memphis, TN
A Chosen Exile Book Talk with Author Allyson Hobbs Thursday, December 17, 6-8pm, Hooks Hyde Hall, Free to the Public Allyson Hobbs, a professor of History at Stanford University, has written a remarkable book entitled Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in America. This title has many key links to the museum's history ranging from the era of Jim Crow to the most recent scandals. By the dawning of the civil rights era, more and more racially mixed…
Find out more »12/28 – RACES: Starry 4K Run/Walk – Memphis, TN
See Starry Nights at the speed of light during annual Starry 4k. This exciting race is an addition to a new and improved light show and offers runners a chance to race through the lights. All proceeds from this event benefit Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, the nonprofit organization that manages and operates Shelby Farms Park + Shelby Farms Greenline. Your entry fee helps keep the Park + Greenline clean, green and safe.
Find out more »January 2016
1/2 – RACES: Hill & Dale 8 Miler – Millington, TN
**Online registration closes Friday, 1/1, at 2:00 pm** This race is on roads and paved paths. It is not a trail run. The 37th Annual Hill and Dale 8 Miler takes you through the Hills and Dales and switchbacks of our great Meeman Shelby Forest State Park. Start the new year off right with this fun 8 miler! Come out & help us raise money for Friends of the Forest. Awards will be presented 3-deep to: Open, Master, Grand Master,…
Find out more »1/7 – Elvis’ Birthday Celebration – Memphis, TN
Celebrate Elvis' Birthday at Graceland Elvis' Birthday Celebration is January 7-10, 2016, and includes the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony, The Auction at Graceland, the Official Graceland Insiders Reception, Fan Club Presidents' Event and more. Join us and special guests June Juanico and Glenn Derringer to celebrate Elvis' birthday! Tickets go on sale in two weeks.
Find out more »February 2016
Day Trippin’ Bus Tour to celebrate Black History Month
Every Tuesday in the month of February take a Day Trippin’ Bus Tour to celebrate Black History Month. Start in downtown Memphis and head throughout West Tennessee to learn about African American heritage. First five reservations are FREE! Call 901-527-3427, heritagetours@bellsouth.net for more information and to reserve your spot now!
Find out more »JAMFEST CHEER at the Landers Center
Doors open at 8AM
Find out more »Mississippi River National Geographic Geotourism Program
An exciting opportunity is coming to Cordova and all of Shelby County. Representatives from National Geographic and the Mississippi River National Geographic Geotourism Program will be at the Memphis Area Association of Governments office at 3:30 p.m. on February 23th to share information and help you understand how to take advantage of increased marketing under the National Geographic logo. All participants who nominate their business, festival, or recreation facility will received a certificate from National Geographic and a National Geographic certified…
Find out more »Geotourism Program for The Mississippi River- Feb. 24 in Ripley, TN
National Geographic Society Maps Division Geotourism Stewardship Council and Website Program Community Outreach Workshop Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 123 South Jefferson Street Ripley, TN 38063 Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m. Representatives from National Geographic and the Mississippi River National Geographic Geotourism Program will be sharing information and help you understand how to take advantage of increased marketing under the National Geographic logo. All participants who nominate their business, festival, or recreation facility will received a certificate from National Geographic and…
Find out more »LeMoyne-Owen College 6th Annual Harambee Festival
Bruce-Johnson Hall Gym History Games, Art Exhibits, Poetry, Arts and Crafts, and so much more!
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