Stories Unfolded, the inaugural special exhibit in the Two Mississippi Museums, will close on Sunday, October 13. The exhibit features... more
Mississippians know Evelyn Gandy became the first woman elected to statewide constitutional office when she won the race for state... more
At noon on Wednesday, October 17, as part of the department’s History Is Lunch series, Kathleen Bond will present “The Future of... more
September 14, 2018 | News Releases
Austenland, the 2013 movie starring Kerri Russell, will be the third and final installment in this year’s Austen in the Welty Garden film series on Friday, October 19. The romantic comedy is based on a 2007 novel by Shannon Hale about a single, young woman obsessed with Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice who travels to the Austen-themed park of the work’s title.
September 17, 2018 | News Releases
A former college and university planning and facilities manager is the new director of the Historic Preservation Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Marlin King succeeds Jim Woodrick, who became the new MDAH deputy state historic preservation officer in August.
August 21, 2018 | News Releases
The Two Mississippi Museums will host the thirty-third annual MDAH Social Studies Teachers Workshop, which will take place Friday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 20, 2018 | News Releases
MDAH has awarded grants totaling more than $63,000 to ten preservation projects in Certified Local Government communities across the state. Amounts range from $1,250 for the development of an interactive website that interprets Boonville’s historic district to $12,500 to continue the rehabilitation of the Weinberg House in Greenville.
April 26, 2018 | News Releases
“Minnie Geddings Cox and the Indianola Affair, 1902-1904,” written by Shennette Garrett-Scott, an assistant professor of history and African American studies at the University of Mississippi, has been posted to the Mississippi History Now website.
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.
Guided Tours of the Governor’s Mansion, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
At Home and Away; A Rotating Selection of Correspondence, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Mississippi’s 1868 Constitution, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Local Government Records Committee Meeting, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
History Is Lunch: Kathleen Bond, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Austen Film Series in the Welty Garden: Austenland, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Free Day, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Native America, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm