Mound Bayou Founders Day- Family- (Maximum 5 people)- three days

Founders Day Celebration Weekend

July 10th-12th

Celebrate heritage, unity, culture, and community during an unforgettable Founders Day Weekend filled with history, fellowship, entertainment, education, and family fun.

Friday, July 10 – Welcome & Meet the Descendants

Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Guests will enjoy an evening of fellowship, storytelling, music, and cultural connection while meeting town residents, historians, elders, and descendants.

Activities Include:

• Meet & Greet with Town Descendants
• Community Networking
• Historical Conversations & Photo Opportunities
• Dj from Mississippi 
• Catered Dinner 

Saturday, July 11 – Founders Day weekend  Festival

Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

A full day dedicated to Black history, education, entertainment, and community pride.

Featured Events:

Speaking Engagements

• Black Economic Empowerment
• History of the Town
• Legacy of the Founders
• Agriculture & Land Ownership
• Youth Inspiration Sessions

Scheduled Guided Town Tours

• 11:00 AM
• 2:00 PM
• 4:00 PM

Tours will include:

• Historic Landmarks
• Founders Sites
• Museum Access
• Churches & Community Buildings
• Cultural Storytelling

Children’s Activities

• Bounce Houses
• Face Painting
• Black History Games & Trivia
• Arts & Crafts
• Youth Educational Activities

Entertainment

• “Boots on the Ground” Live Entertainment
• DJs & Line Dancing
• Local Performers
• Gospel & Blues Performances

Food & Vendors

• Catered Lunch Included
• Food Vendors
• Local Merchandise & Cultural Vendors

Sunday, July 12 – Worship & Farewell

 Time: Morning Service & Departure

Included:

• Community Church Service
• Inspirational Message
• Gospel Music
• Catered Farewell Meal
• Closing Reflections & Departure

Event Pricing Packages

 Family Package

$350 Per family (Maximum 5)

Includes:

• Weekend Admission
• Museum Entry
• All Tours
• Speaking Engagements
• Children’s Activities Access
• Friday & Sunday Catering
• Saturday Festival Access

Must secure your own travel and lodge.

lodging

Cleveland Mississippi

Lyric Hotel West, The Cotton House, quality inn and Holiday inn.