Some of our archives are viewable online; others, only in person. Explore all the ways MDAH can empower you to find, preserve, and share your Mississippi stories.
Research Resources
Digital Archives Explore online content related to historic events and everyday life in Mississippi.
Genealogy Get to know our resources, then visit our reading rooms.
Catalog Most of our records are at the William F. Winter Archives & History Building, and not online. Search descriptions of items you might like to see in person, such as books, manuscripts, photographs, or newspapers.
Historic Buildings & Sites Search our online database of Mississippi's historic places.
Collections Learn more about the most extensive collection of archaeological artifacts, archival records, and historic objects that span 13,000 years of Mississippi history.
Research at the Winter Building Plan your visit to our reading rooms in Jackson, where most of our archives are housed.
Order Historical Images A quarter-million photographs, postcards, maps, and more, available for reproduction.
Make a Research Request Engage MDAH staff for one hour of intensive research on your project.
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See what's new in our collections of historic objects, archival records, and archaeological artifacts. Learn how to add to them with your own material or objects. Schedule an appointment to research in our archaeology and historic objects collections.
COLLECTIONS
Archives Collection View historic manuscripts, photographs and documents online and at the state archive.
Archaeology Collection Schedule an appointment to research our extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts.
Historic Objects Collection Schedule an appointment to view an artifact in our historic objects collection, search the collection or talk with our collections staff about adding to Mississippi’s story with a donation of your own object.
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Experience Mississippi history at more than a dozen destinations made available to the public by MDAH.
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Locations
Find Traveling Exhibits
Learn about our traveling exhibits and how to bring one to your organization.
Find Historical Markers Locate a particular marker or plan a trip to see them all.
See how the Historic Preservation professionals at MDAH can help Mississippi communities and federal Tribes preserve historic architecture and archaeology.
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Admission to the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is free every Sunday.
Readers are invited to tune in with Suzanne Marrs, Eudora Welty's friend and biographer, and for an online discussion of works inspired by Medgar E
Bring your mats for free, adult yoga classes on Tuesdays in October from 7 to 7:30 a.m. with certified yoga instructor Alexia P. Hammonds. For more information, visit welty.mdah.ms.gov/events or call 601-353-7762.
Find upcoming programs and events that explore Mississippi's many stories.
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History Is Lunch History Is Lunch is a weekly lecture series of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History that explores different aspects of the state's past. The hour-long programs are held in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building in Jackson.
Speaking of Mississippi PodcastSpeaking of Mississippi features interviews with authors and experts about the state’s landmark moments and overlooked stories.
Inspire students from K-12 to college to connect with Mississippi history. Explore all the educator resources available through MDAH.
Teachers & Students
Traveling Trunks Bring history to life in your classroom.
Field Trip Guides Download ready-made guides for seven historic destinations.
Mississippi History Day An exciting competition for middle and high school students.
Distance Learning Video series highlights topics found in our museums for teachers and students.
Mississippi History Now An award-winning reference publication for history projects, papers and reports.
Learning Lagniappes Use our Learning Lagniappes to quickly search the Digital Archives for historical photographs and documents to use with students.
Professional Development Check out our workshops and networking events for teachers.
MDAH provides free and low-cost services to help state and local government entities comply with Mississippi laws on records management.
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See all the ways you can help preserve and share our history through volunteer, internship and career opportunities.
Careers & Volunteering
Volunteer Opportunities Check open positions at specific locations.
Volunteer Applications Adults, college students, and service groups can apply online.
Volunteer Locations Our archives library is only one of many locations we operate.
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What can MDAH Volunteers Do? Explore roles for public, behind-the-scenes, and even virtual e-volunteers.
Careers See current employment opportunities.
Internships Gain academic credit and résumé-worthy experience.
Fellowship Opportunities MDAH offers emerging scholars the opportunity to work in the most extensive collection of Mississippi-related materials.
Whether you are interested in discovering a Mississippi story, preserving it for future generations, or sharing it with others, see how MDAH can help.
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Think you might have an item of historical significance to donate? Check the list of categories that we are currently collecting. Contact MDAH Collections staff to learn more about donating.
MDAH collects and preserves original objects and archival materials of all types that help us tell the great story of Mississippi. We are always interested in hearing from you about any potential donations.
The following categories represent areas the department is actively collecting:
Territorial Period Early Statehood Civil War and Reconstruction Military History 1945-Present African American History Civil Rights Era Immigration LGBTQ+ History Mississippi Industry Natural Disasters Woman’s Suffrage
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