Travel back in time in this living history performance featuring Dr. Cathy Shropshire as Mississippi conservation pioneer Fannye A. Cook. Through a dramatic reenactment styled as a live television interview, Dr. Shropshire brings to life the story of Cook’s legacy, from her humble beginnings and scientific passion, to the tireless effort that led to the creation of the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission and the state’s first biological survey. Gain insight into Cook’s groundbreaking work, her battles against public indifference, and the vision that ultimately gave rise to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
Mississippi Outdoors