On the recommendation of the Mississippi National Register Review Board, two apartment complexes, a bowling alley, an ice factory, a... more
At noon on Wednesday, June 26, Mississippi Museum of Art chief curator Roger Ward will discuss the museum’s new exhibit "A Closer... more
MDAH is seeking artifacts to help tell the unique story of Prohibition in Mississippi for a new special exhibition—Mississippi... more
May 31, 2019 | News Releases
The Eudora Welty House and Garden, Museum of Mississippi History, and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum are participating in the annual Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families. The program runs from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day 2019.
June 07, 2019 | News Releases
MDAH is seeking photographs of Windsor Ruins taken between 1942 and 1971 to determine when one of its masonry columns was lost.
May 21, 2019 | News Releases
Pamela Nicole Walker, a doctoral candidate at Rutgers University, has been named the 2019 Medgar and Myrlie Evers Research Scholar.
May 14, 2019 | News Releases
Lauren Rhoades has been named the new director of the Eudora Welty House and Garden.
April 22, 2019 | News Releases
Kaitlyn Smith, a doctoral student at the University of South Carolina, has been named the 2019 Eudora Welty Fellow.
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.
Spirits of the Passage: The Story of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For the Record: Music, Storytelling, and Eudora Welty, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
History Is Lunch: Roger Ward, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Under the Light: This Little Light of Mine, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Day Care Days at the Old Capitol, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Storytime on the Side Porch, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Read, Engage, and Discover: Maggie Wade, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
History Is Lunch: Christopher Span, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm