The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum and Cultural Center of African and African American History was established to inspire, enlighten, and enrich the lives of people everywhere. We invite you to participate and enjoy our upcoming events and programs.
2024 Ida B. Wells-Barnett Birthday Celebration
The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum is hosting its annual Ida B. Wells Birthday Celebration on July 12-13, 2024. It will mark the 162nd anniversary of Mrs. Wells-Barnett’s birth in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862.
On Saturday, July 13, the museum’s annual fundraising gala will feature keynote speaker Marketta L. Steward.
Steward has been in education for more than 30 years. She has been a high school principal for the past seven years.
Steward has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s degree in teaching from the University of Memphis, and an education specialist degree in administration/leadership from Freed-Hardeman University.
Steward has been married for 20 years to Pastor Eric Steward of New Beginnings Community Church in Somerville, Tennessee. She has two children, Nia and Eric Jr.
She is the former president of the NAACP Marshall County Branch.
The gala will be held at 7 p.m. at the Eddie Lee Smith Center located at 235 N. Memphis Street in Holly Springs.
Gala Tickets
Tickets to the gala are $50 and include a one-year individual museum membership. Order tickets below via PayPal or by phone at (662) 579-5747. Purchased tickets can be picked up at the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Please consider supporting the Ida B. Wells-Bartnett Museum as a gala sponsor. There are several options.
| Friend $250 | Family $500 | Trailblazer $750 | Crusader for Justice $1,000 | |
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| Gala tickets | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Ad in gala program | Quarter-page | Half-page | Full-page | Full-page |
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| Logo/name on banner outside event venue | ✔️ |
If you would like to sponsor the event, complete the form below.
After submitting the sponsorship form, you may either mail a check to the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum, 220 North Randolph Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635, or click the PayPal donate button after selecting your sponsorship level. The deadline is June 30, 2024.
Gala Program Ad
If you would like to support the museum through the purchase of a gala program ad, complete the form below.
After submitting the ad form, you may either mail a check to the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum, 220 North Randolph Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635, or click the “Buy Now” button after selecting the ad size. The deadline is June 30, 2024.