01/29/2026
We're excited for you all to participate in this wonderful event!!! Come be a part of the legacy of Momma Leatha!!!
Black History Month is almost here, and Hattiesburg is celebrating the history, culture and contributions that have helped shape our city and our nation.
All month long, the community is invited to participate in a variety of events centered on food, storytelling, education and shared experiences.
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the African American Military History Museum and Historic Eureka School.
▪️ Cooking Up History Kick Off | Thursday, January 29 – 10:00 a.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street
▪️ Where Smoke Meets Soul: Leatha’s Bar-B-Que and the Community It Built | February 5 – April 25, 2026 | Thursdays & Fridays: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Saturdays: Noon – 2 p.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street
▪️ Storytime with a Soldier | Friday, February 6 – 10:00 a.m. | African American Military History Museum – 305 East 6th Street
▪️ Coming to the Table – A Community Culinary Celebration | Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 p.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street
▪️ Carried by Courage, Seasoned by History: The Legacy of John Seagraves | Thursday, February 19 – 5:30 p.m. | African American Military History Museum – 305 East 6th Street
▪️ Storytime with a Soldier | Friday, February 20 – 10:00 a.m. | African American Military History Museum – 305 East 6th Street
▪️ Baked into American Cuisine: The Story of James Hemings | Featuring a Community Mac & Cheese Bake-Off | Saturday, February 21 – 1:00 p.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street
▪️ Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest | Thursday, February 26 – 4:00 p.m. | City Hall, City Council Chambers – 200 Forrest Street
We’ll keep an updated list of events at hattiesburgms.com/blackhistorymonth as more are added.
If you know of other Black History Month events happening in Hattiesburg, drop them in the comments below so we can include them on the list.
