91“«Ć½ Libraries, Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center continues āland and literatureā series
Contact: Sasha Steinberg
![Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy, along with Eupora farmer Cala Tabb, will discuss the vital role women have played in shaping Mississippiās rich agrarian and literary heritage during a Sunday [October 22] program at the Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center in North Carrollton. 91“«Ć½ Libraries is a co-sponsor for the event celebrating Mississippiās bicentennial. (Photo submitted/courtesy of Mike Espy)](/sites/www.msstate.edu/files/inline-images/Mike-Espy-CNFA_web.jpg "Portrait of Mike Espy")
STARKVILLE, Miss.ā91“«Ć½ Libraries and the Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center are continuing their āMississippi Land and Literatureā event series with a 2:30 p.m. program Sunday [Oct. 22] in North Carrollton.
Free to all, āThe History of Women in Agricultureā is part of a special programming series commemorating the Magnolia Stateās rich agrarian and literary heritage. 91“«Ć½ās Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine also is a sponsor of the official bicentennial project, made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, with support from the Mississippi Development Authority.
āMuch of Mississippiās rich cultural heritage can be traced to our agrarian roots,ā said Sarah McCullough, 91“«Ć½ Libraries coordinator of cultural heritage projects. āWomen have played a vital role in this heritage, and their stories are part of Mississippiās story.ā
During the event, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy and Eupora farmer Cala Tabb will share their insight with attendees. Tabb also will read from Mary Mann Hamiltonās āTrials of the Earth: The True Story of A Pioneer Womanā (Little, Brown and Company, July 2016).
To visit the Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center, take Highway 82 and exit onto Highway 17 into Carrollton. From the square, follow the signs to the center, which is located at 6151 Highway 17 in North Carrollton.
Additional details about the āMississippi Land and Literatureā program series is available online at .
McCullough also may be contacted at 662-325-2506 or smccullough@library.msstate.edu.
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