Words on Water

A few seats remain open, but the canoe is about to sail!

Led by our river friend, W. Ralph Eubanks, author of When It’s Darkness on the Delta (Beacon Press, 2026).

Signup deadline extended to Tues Mar 31st!  For more information or to reserve your spot, email Rei Lott at rlott@mhc.state.ms.us.  

Youth participation made possible through the support of the Lower Mississippi River Foundation.

Join the Mississippi Humanities Council for “Words on Water: Reading, Reflection and Journeying on the Mississippi.” This two-week experience will bring together readers, students, educators, and community leaders for thoughtful discussions and a guided canoe journey along the Mississippi River near Clarksdale.

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Participants will begin with conversations at the historic Cutrer Mansion centered on W. Ralph Eubanks’ acclaimed book When It’s Darkness on the Delta, then take those reflections onto the water with expert guides from Quapaw Canoe Company. The journey culminates in a special riverside dialogue with Eubanks himself, connecting story, history, and place in a powerful shared experience.

This program is part of the 2026 Being Human Festival and is supported by the National Humanities Center and the Lower Mississippi River Foundation.

Registration is free and includes a copy of When It’s Darkness on the Delta, but space is limited, and attendees must commit to all four discussion dates.

• April 7, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion

• April 14, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion

• April 21, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion

• April 25, 1–7:30 p.m. – Canoeing the Mississippi River, concluding with a meal and bonfire at the Quapaw Canoe landing

If you’re ready to read deeply, paddle boldly, and engage Mississippi’s stories “between the lines,” we encourage you to sign up today. The deadline for entry is Tuesday, March 31.

For more information or to reserve your spot, email Rei Lott at rlott@mhc.state.ms.us.

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~~~Lower Mississippi River Dispatch No. 1025~~~
Since 1995  ~ “Voice of the Lower Mississippi River” 
~Quapaw Canoe Company, Clarksdale, Mississippi~