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 Center.

Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary! In 1994, the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation was formed to preserve these historic buildings and to direct their transformation into a cultural center. Twenty years of carrying on our mission: emphasizing the humanities and the arts, providing unique and quality programming for free or at low cost to the Vicksburg community. We celebrated 30 years on November 23, 2024. “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! Vicksburg Post Outlook article.

• SCHF Event Calendar

• More! Activities Log of all current and past years' activities.

• The Southern Cultural Center is a GREAT venue for Rentals!

• All Eventbrite SCHF Activities.

• Facebook Events Page (must sign into Facebook to view)

• If donating items rather than money is more your jam, we have an Amazon Wish List! Thank y’all for all the support!

• Our 2026 Activities suit many interests, and our 1999-2025 Activities are a testimony of the rich cultural heritage of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

• What fun events or workshops would you like to attend at SCHC? Click here and tell us!!!

• We're hiring!
  Event Set-Up: This part-time position will help with setup and breakdown of events. To apply, please call 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

• SCHF Closed, May 25, 2026.

• Line Dance Party, Saturday, May 30, 2026 in the SCHC Auditorium. Get ready for a night of toe-tappin’, boot scootin’ fun! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just learning the steps, our Line Dance Party is the perfect place to move, groove, and have fun with friends! We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We hope to see you on the dance floor! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9:30 p.m. The cost is $10/person. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. If you would like to reserve pizza for dinner, please call ahead at 601-631-2997. Join us for Dance Parties once every month! For more information or to get tickets, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release. Buy tickets.

• 9th-Annual Star-Spangled Night Run, Saturday, June 20, 2026.
  Come join us and help us light up the night in this unique event which will include a 5K run and a 5K walk through downtown Vicksburg! It 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, $30 – 5K Kids Registration (12 & under), these fees are good through June 12th (add $5 after June 12th); 5K registrations include a Night Run T-shirt, Race Bib, Glow Item, and FREE Admission to the After-Party; $30 – Spirit Runner registration includes a Night Run T-shirt, Glow Item, & FREE Admission to After-Party; and $10 – After-Party Armband (only necessary if you are not registered for the race). 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. Race packet pick-up will be Friday, June 19th at the SCHF Auditorium (corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets) from 3:00pm -6:00pm and before the race on Saturday at the race site starting at 6:30 pm.
  After you cross the finish line, the party begins in the SCHC Auditorium! The After-Party will include food, drinks, music, and fun for all! We will light up the night just in time for Independence Day! For FREE entry into the After-Party which includes free food and drink, runners and walkers should show their race bib and volunteers should wear their Night Run T-shirt. All others can pay $10 for an After-Party Armband for entrance to the party.
  For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Register Online. Facebook event. Run-Walk Trifold Entry Form.

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

• Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For June 2026, practices will be Monday night, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. We will focus on Line Dances. From 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., we will do Country Swing/Partner Dances. Admission is $5/person. For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

• Southern Exposure Summer Camp, for eight weeks of the summer, starting on June 1, 2026, and going through July 24, 2026!
  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 $135 per child ages 6-11 for each week, $145 per child ages 4-5 for each week. When you register two or more children, the fee is discounted $15 /each for each week. 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 engage in activities that enrich their minds, bodies, and souls. They will utilize the gymnasium, art classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC to explore southern music, gardening, art, manners, as well as participate in various camp-like games and activities. Experienced and accredited teachers will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp. The camp sessions are as follows
  The camp sessions are as follows:
  June 1-5 Facebook event.
  June 8-12 Facebook event.
  June 15-19 Facebook event.
  June 22-26 Facebook event.
  June 29 - July 2 (closed on 3rd) Facebook event.
  July 6-10 Facebook event.
  July 13-17 Facebook event.
  July 20-24 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, email info@southernculture.org, or go to southernculture.org. Press release. Application Form.

• Southern Book Club, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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.

• SCHF Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation has been awarded a $14,400 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2026 and will be used to continue the mission of the SCHF and bring exceptional events and quality programming to the community through artistic excellence. The grants are made possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. “Mississippi is a vibrant hub of artistic talent that enriches lives and fuels local economies throughout our state,” said David Lewis, executive director for the Mississippi Arts Commission. “With the generous support from the Mississippi Legislature, we can leverage our citizens’ creativity to invest in our communities.” More. Press release.

• Plant Drive! Our gardens are in need of some new plants! We will be taking donations of plants in the month of May! Plants may be dropped off at our office during normal business hours or during any Classics in the Courtyard.

• Violin Lessons: The SCHF offers violin lessons for all ages. Mrs. Ruthanne Schnell has taught for over 25 years. She has trained and studied under many master instructors. She is also able to teach the viola and cello. If you are interested or would like more information, please call 601-383-0796.

• More activities...

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

• 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