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Official Statement
We are aware of a recent article regarding South African farm workers and Mound Bayou, which included comments from Museum Director Hermon Johnson Jr. His remarks were part of a broader conversation, and the article did not fully reflect that context. This issue was not raised from within our community.
Our focus remains on preserving and sharing Mound Bayou’s history while uplifting local heritage. We welcome visitors to engage with the story of this community through its people, its leadership, and its ongoing work.
— Mound Bayou Museum
Mound Bayou, Mississippi
The history of Mound Bayou belongs in public view.
The Mound Bayou Museum preserves and shares the story of a Black community whose leadership, institutions, and cultural life shaped Mississippi history and the continuing story of Black self determination.
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View Museum NewsThe Exposeum
Why Hermon Johnson Jr. gave the museum a different name.
He joined expose and museum to describe the work of uncovering Black history, documenting it, and sharing it through the community whose story it tells.
We as Black people are really just now discovering our history. The whole point of this is that instead of us just knowing it and putting it in a museum — which is what museums usually do — we are exposing our history. That’s why I call it an Exposeum. It’s a process, not just a place.
What the name means
An Exposeum brings overlooked history into public view. The work draws from local memory, historical records, and knowledge held within the community itself.
The name reflects how Mound Bayou Museum approaches preservation: history is actively found, discussed, and shared with the people connected to it.
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Museum Exhibits
Mound Bayou and Emmett Till History
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We Must Uncover This History
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What are the museum’s hours?
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Sunday: Closed.
Does the museum host events and programs?
The museum hosts programs that may include public discussions, workshops, community forums, and special events. Visit the Events page for current information.
Where can visitors find nearby lodging?
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