Light green poster for Live Jazz in the Welty Garden with color photo of student musicians performing at the Welty garden

GROUNDS OPEN AT 5 P.M., EVENT STARTS AT 5:30

Enjoy free live music from the Mississippi College Jazz Band in the beautiful garden that inspired many of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s stories. The grounds open at 5 p.m., with music starting at 5:30 p.m. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Games and a children’s station will be set up in the yard. Free lemonade and popcorn will be available. Additionally, guests may purchase food and drinks from Urban Foxes. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 601-353-7762 or email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com.

 

Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday, April 22
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, April 28

Wednesday, April 29
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 5

Wednesday, May 6
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Mississippi Book Festival Execut
Wednesday, May 6
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Thursday, May 7

Looking for a thoughtful way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Join us for a Paint & Sip workshop on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12

Wednesday, May 13
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 19

Wednesday, May 20
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Tuesday, May 26

Wednesday, May 27
The Eudora Welty House & Garden is delighted to continue Welty Wednesdays in 2026! 

Thursday, May 28
Join us on Thursday, May 28 for an event with Jesmyn Ward and Ebony Lumumba for Ward'

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  • Eudora Welty Foundation
  • Smithsonian Affiliate
  • TripAdvisor
  • American Writers Museum Affiliate
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