At noon on Wednesday, October 23, as part of the department’s History Is Lunch series, Will Jacks will discuss his new book Po'... more
The phony "Egyptian mummy princess" that thrilled generations of Mississippi children is on display during the month of October at the... more
MDAH will begin offering scholarships to offset costs for Title I schools to visit the Two Mississippi Museums—the Museum of... more
October 09, 2019 | News Releases
Living historians will portray well-known and nearly forgotten Mississippians at the annual Present Meets Past living history program from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, at the Old Capitol Museum.
August 29, 2019 | News Releases
The thirty-fourth MDAH Social Studies Teachers Workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, November 1, at the Two Mississippi Museums—the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
July 26, 2019 | News Releases
MDAH participated in the National Digital Newspaper Program, an effort to digitize hundreds of out-of-print newspapers across the country. More than 238,000 pages of Mississippi newspapers are now accessible online.
September 04, 2019 | News Releases
On Saturday, September 14, learn how to trace your family tree with resources available at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
July 01, 2019 | News Releases
MDAH is accepting applications for preservation projects across the state to preserve, restore, rehabilitate, and interpret historic courthouses and schools.
The online catalog allows users to browse the descriptions of most materials at the state archives—from books and manuscripts to photographs and newspapers. This can be an especially useful tool for out-of-town researchers, allowing them to compile a list of relevant resources before traveling to the archives to work on their projects.
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History collects, preserves, and provides access to the archival resources of the state, administers museums and historic sites, and oversees statewide programs for historic preservation, government records management, and publications. The department’s public outreach includes exhibits, programs and publications for teachers and students.
From the Delta to Jackson to Natchez, the department offers a variety of opportunities for students of all ages to explore Mississippi’s rich history. This guide is designed to help educators take advantage of the department’s resources, including field trips, classroom outreach programs, and teacher training.
The Mummy Returns, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
State Records Committee Meeting, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting, 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Black and Blue Civil War Program, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Alexander v. Holmes Mock Oral Argument, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
34th Social Studies Teachers Workshop, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Book Signing with Cassandra King Conroy, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Student Days, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm