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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Find the latest news, upcoming programs, and special exhibitions at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

News & Events

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News & Articles

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.

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has received a $100,000 grant from the Library of Congress to expand primary source education at some secondary schools in the state. The MDAH Programs and Communication Division education staff will lead the project in collaboration with Teaching Primary Sources (TPS) Mississippi. 

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has named Sarah Campbell as the new director of the Programs and Communications (P&C) Division and Shelia Byrd as the division’s new deputy director.

The Mississippi Historical Society (MHS) is pleased to announce a call for individual papers and complete panels on Mississippi history topics for its annual meeting on March 6-7, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Events

Ghosts in the Garden Scavenger Hunt
October 5, 2024, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Join a monthlong scavenger hunt in the Eudora Welty House & Garden.

Fannie Lou Hamer Birthday Tours
October 6, 2024, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Education staff at the Two Mississippi Museums will offer tours to guests at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Free Sundays at the Two Mississippi Museums
October 6, 2024, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission to the Two Mississippi Museums is free every Sunday.