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.

• February 2012 printable newsletter (455 KB Adobe Reader file)

• The National Park Service has awarded the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation a $24,200 grant to organize and sponsor a year-long celebration to honor the spirit and works of Vicksburg nature artist, Hobbs Freeman.  Press release
  Hobbs Celebration and Festival web site: www.hobbsfreemanartsandnature.com

• Vendor applications are being accepted through August 1st, 2012 for the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation's fifth-annual “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, December 1st, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Holly Days” will feature a variety of vendors from the city and state to showcase their talents. The show will precede Vicksburg Main Street’s Annual Christmas Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. Space is limited and acceptance to the Show will be based on the images of the crafts/art submitted with an application. Exhibit space is $40 for SCHF members and $50 for nonmembers. Download vendor application form  Press release

• The SCHF needs your help!!!
  As with old buildings/structures, there is always something that needs repairing. That being said, the SCHF is in desperate need of your help!!!  Because of the age of the water pipes underground of the cultural center, there have been several leaks discovered.  The repair cost is estimated at $13,000.  This was a very much unexpected problem.
  If you would like to assist financially with this issue, checks need to made payable to the SCHF (write “Water Leak” in the memo of your check) and send to 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS   39180.  Your donation is fully tax deductible.
  We so appreciate your support!!!!!!

• 3-Day Spinning Fiber Workshop, Wednesdays January 11, 18, & 25  Facebook event page  Press release

• River Kids Free After School Art Program - Spring Semester - Thursday, January 26, 2012 until Thursday, May 10, 2012  Facebook event page

• “The West Coast Swing” ballroom dance classes, Sundays, January 15 and 29, 2012  Facebook event page

• Monotype Printing Workshop, Saturday, January 28, 2012  Facebook event page  Press release

• 6-Day Intro to Spanish for Kids, Tuesdays January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 6 Facebook event page Press release

• Mardi Gras Wreath Workshop, Thursday, February 2 Facebook event page Press release

• 4-Day Beginner Stained Glass Workshop, February 6-9 Facebook event page Press release

• “The West Coast Swing” ballroom dance classes, Sundays, February 12 and 26

• Southern Book Club, Wednesday, February 15 — The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet: A Novel by Reif Larsen

• Kids Mardi Gras Mask Workshop, Friday, February 17 Facebook event page Press release

• Cooking with Herbs, Tuesday, February 21 Facebook event page Press release

• SCH Auditorium Repair & Stabilization over half-way completed!
  This project is made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Department of Archives & History of $150,000 with required matching funds of $38,000. We originally had a pledge for the $30,000, but due to unforeseen circumstances and the many economic downturns, the pledge has been withdrawn. Any assistance in helping us get close to the matching funds would be so greatly appreciated!
  KEEP IT COMING: WE ARE HALF WAY THERE!!!!!!!!!! UPDATE: As of today, we have received 49.60% of the required matching funds!! ($18,847)
  Check out photos of the progress...
  Checks need to made out to the SCHF (write MDAH grant in the memo of your check) and send to 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Your donation is tax deductible.

• SCHF Event Calendar

• More activities...

• WLBT article, Going back in time with the Sisters of Mercy, February 20, 2009.

• Richard McComas, SCHF guitar instructor, has some openings for guitar lessons. If you are interested or would like more information, please call 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 each, plus tax.

• 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.

Important Community links...
Vicksburg/Warren Chamber of Commerce
Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Vicksburg Main Street
Vicksburg Theatre Guild and Gold in the Hills