MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Rose Hill Company of Players will host the Rose Hill Cemetery Conference on Saturday, May 30, bringing together historians, storytellers and community members for an afternoon focused on preserving Mississippi history through storytelling.
The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Meridian Railroad Museum, located at 1805 Front Street in Meridian. Organizers said the conference is open to the public and welcomes families, students, history enthusiasts and community members interested in local preservation efforts.
In a statement released ahead of the event, the Rose Hill Company of Players thanked the Meridian Railroad Museum for hosting this year’s conference.
“The Rose Hill Company of Players would like to thank the Meridian Railroad Museum for hosting our Storytelling Conference this year,” organizers said. “We could not do it without you.”
According to the event schedule, the conference will feature presentations and storytelling sessions connected to Mississippi history and preservation efforts, including presentations from Ocean Springs and Natchez representatives, volunteer opportunities and community storytelling discussions.
Organizers said the event’s mission is to honor those who came before while keeping their stories alive for future generations through history preservation and public storytelling initiatives.
Volunteers are also being sought to assist with preserving historical grounds, conducting research and sharing community stories.
The conference schedule includes a welcome session at 1 p.m., followed by presentations, question-and-answer discussions and storytelling sessions throughout the afternoon before concluding at 3 p.m.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by contacting Leighann Lewis at [email protected] or 601-227-1864.
“We hope to see you there,” organizers said.
