The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center will begin a new series of classes for community members interested in becoming a trained volunteer tour guide, or docent, at the Museum.  Five different class sessions will comprise the series, which will begin April 12 and conclude May 10.  Classes will meet every Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Participants should plan to attend all five (5) sessions if at all possible.  Those who complete the majority of the classes will celebrate their “graduation” with a reception in their honor at the Museum.

Docent-led tours of the Museum are meant to enhance the visitor’s experience of the exhibit and broaden knowledge of the Delta. Sessions will cover a range of topics from background on the Museum itself, presented by Connie Gibbons; to the history of the music, led by Professor Mark Howell; a Civil Rights Movement discussion led by Charles McLaurin; and a few unknown facts about Indianola and Sunflower County led by Jim Abbott and Dr. Luther Brown.

All are welcome to participate in these classes.  No prior experience is required, and it is not necessary to have attended any other meetings at the Museum previously.  There is no charge for these classes.

In addition to guiding tours for visitors, there are many other opportunities to volunteer at the Museum, including helping to greet visitors and share Indianola highlights with them; planning and assisting with special events; assistance with school tours; fundraising;  administrative work, such as stuffing envelopes, typing and other work on the computer; and much more.  We welcome your interest and participation in the work of the Museum.

For more information, please contact:
Erin Mulligan, Volunteer and Intern Coordinator
B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
400 Second St, Indianola, MS 38751
662.887.9539 Ext. 228
emulligan@bbkingmuseum.org

The mission of the B. B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is to empower, unite and heal through music, art and education and share with the world the rich cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta.

The vision is to inspire hope, creativity, and greatness.