Reclaiming Our Story and Shifting the Narrative of the Granny Midwives
Through preservation of the Scott Ford Houses in Jackson, MS, and documenting oral histories from across Mississippi, our work seeks to provide a statewide lens to understand Mississippi's granny midwives and their contributions to the birthing process.
Explore the Oral Histories
Watch and listen to interviews with Mississippi family members who share memories and stories of granny midwives in their families and communities.