Discovery Days
Some of our events require registration and a fee. To register, click the “Reserve Your Spot” link under the event. For questions, call 601.450.1942.
Starting in June (By reservation) – Ready, Set, Go! Tour
Wednesday – Friday | 10 AM – 4 PM and Saturday | Noon-2 PM | African American Military History Museum, 305 East 6th Street | $1 per person, free for chaperones
Explore how soldiers traveled by foot, boat, train, and plane! This fun, hands-on adventure lets participants discover how servicemembers moved through history and imagine what it was like to be on the go. Reserve your child’s spot today!
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Starting in June (By reservation) – Storytime with a Soldier
Wednesday – Friday | 10 AM – 4 PM and Saturday | Noon-2 PM | African American Military History Museum, 305 East 6th Street | FREE
A heartwarming adventure for little learners in Pre-K through 3rd grade!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience where children meet and interact with a military servicemember who will bring a story to life through reading, conversation, and fun! Kids will enjoy a chance to ask questions, take a photo with the veteran, and even explore the museum. It’s fun, inspiring, and a wonderful way to help children appreciate the courage and commitment of those who serve.
FEATURED BOOK: Coming soon
Reserve your child’s spot today!
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June 10 and 17 (By reservation) – Fueling the Troops: What Soldiers Ate Through Time
10 AM | African American Military History Museum, 305 East 6th Street | FREE
Saturdays Noon- 2 PM (by reservation)
Explore how food kept soldiers strong and ready for duty across history. This interactive experience highlights rations, gear, and the evolution of meals from simple provisions to modern-day nutrition. Reserve your child’s spot today!
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June 12 and 19 (By reservation) – The Sounds of Service
10 AM | African American Military History Museum, 305 East 6th Street | FREE
Saturdays Noon-2 PM (by reservation)
Discover how music shaped military life, from marching rhythms to jazz and beyond. This engaging program explores how sound helped soldiers communicate, stay in step, and boost morale through time. Reserve your child’s spot today!
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June 13 – Science Saturday – Tooth Detectives: What’s Hiding in Your Drink?
11 AM- 1 PM | Smith Drug Company, 606 Mobile Street | FREE
Give your child a reason to smile at Science Saturday!
A fun, hands-on experience where kids become junior scientists and discover how everyday beverages affect their teeth. Through simple experiments and guidance from a special guest scientist, children will learn the importance of dental health while building habits for brighter, healthier smiles.
Event Highlights:
• Hands-on experiments exploring how sugar and acids impact enamel in a fun, visual way
• Kids become “junior scientists” through interactive discovery
• Special guest scientist offering dental health tips and insights
• Encourages lifelong healthy habits and curiosity about science
• Combines education, creativity, and hands-on fun
This engaging program blends interactive learning with real-world science to spark curiosity and a love of STEM. Bring your child to learn, experiment, and discover, because great smiles start with great science! Reserve your child’s spot today.