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
Research at the Winter Building Plan your visit to our reading rooms in Jackson, where most of our archives are housed.
Genealogy Get to know our resources, then visit our reading rooms.
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.
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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.
Make a Research Request Engage MDAH staff for one hour of intensive research on your project.
Order Historical Images A quarter-million photographs, postcards, maps, and more, available for reproduction.
Reference MDAH Publications
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 object collection or talk with our collections staff about adding to Mississippi’s story with a donation of your own object.
Experience Mississippi history at more than a dozen destinations made available to the public by MDAH.
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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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At noon on Wednesday, September 30, Larry Wells will present "In Faulkner's Shadow" as part of the streaming-only History Is Lunch series.
WLBT sports director Rob Jay and Mississippi Today sports columnist Rick Cleveland will discuss the history of Mississippi's HBCU football
The third "Welty at Home" book club pick is Welty's very own The Golden Apples. Published in 1949, Welty's third short story collection is
Find upcoming programs and events that explore Mississippi's many stories.
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.
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.
Lesson Plans & Teaching Units Developed to Mississippi Department of Education standards.
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.
Historical Images for Your Class Quickly reference digital collections from territorial times to Hurricane Katrina.
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.
Government records management
See all the ways you can help preserve and share our history through volunteer, internship and career opportunities.
Careers & Volunteering
Careers See current employment opportunities.
Internships Gain academic credit and résumé-worthy experience.
What can MDAH Volunteers Do? Explore roles for public, behind-the-scenes, and even virtual e-volunteers.
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.
Active Volunteers
Whether you are interested in discovering a Mississippi story, preserving it for future generations, or sharing it with others, see how MDAH can help.
About MDAH
History Is Lunch: Larry Wells, "In Faulkner's Shadow"
#ManyStories Series: Mississippians in the SWAC
State History, Civil Rights Museums to Open Free on Sundays
State Archives Collects Items Related to COVID-19 Pandemic, Summer of Activism
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The second "Welty at Home" book club pick is Margaret Walker's signature novel, Jubilee. An award-winning poet, novelist, and English prof
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