Empowering people through Mississippi's many stories.

That’s our vision at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. We are here to help you explore and discover your Mississippi stories.


You can use this website, and our reading rooms in downtown Jackson, to:

  • Research historical records, archival collections and special publications
  • Discover historical sites and museums to visit all around the state
  • Check out upcoming events, including our History is Lunch series
  • Preserve Mississippi’s historic buildings and archaeological sites
  • Download field trip guides, lesson plans, and teaching units
  • View regulations for managing state and local government records
  • Find out how to volunteer, donate, and more
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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is the recipient of three 2024 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Awards. During the recent SEMC awards luncheon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, MDAH was recognized with the following: Silver Award in the poster category for the Two Mississippi Museums 2024 Makers Fest Poster. Silver Award in digital education over $10,000 budget category for MDAH Digital Snapshots – exhibits designed to introduce to a broader audience lesser-known, selected collections from the state agency’s Digital Archives Collection. Bronze Award in the gallery guides category for the Two Mississippi Museums Family Guide.

A free, public screening of “Little Brother of War” will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums.

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is accepting applications for three 2025 fellowships: the Eudora Welty Research Fellowship, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Research F

A display of creepy dolls from the MDAH Collection opens Oct. 1 at the Two Mississippi Museums. The free monthlong display features six dolls from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century and provides an eerie glimpse into children’s playthings from the past.

The board of trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will convene next month in Columbus, hosting a public reception ahead of its regular board meeting.

Mississippi educators are encouraged to register now for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s free Fall Teacher Workshop, set for Nov. 7, at the Two Mississippi Museums.

Events

39th Social Studies Teachers Workshop
November 7, 2024, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

MDAH will hold its 39th Social Studies Teachers Workshop at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, at the Two Mississippi Museums.

2024 Veterans Day Ceremony
November 8, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

The 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 8, on the Entergy Plaza of the Two Mississippi Museums.

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
November 9, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us at the historic Eudora Welty House & Garden every Saturday afternoon this November for a cozy, inspiring writing space as part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)!