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Recent News

January 13, 2020 | News Releases

Free Admission To Museums Jan. 18–20

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, FedEx Corporation and the Mississippi Department of Archives & History are providing free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums Saturday, January 18, through Monday, January 20.

December 09, 2019 | News Releases

$3M in Preservation Grants Awarded

The MDAH Board of Trustees awarded nearly $3 million on behalf of the Community Heritage Preservation Grant program to seventeen preservation and restoration projects at a special meeting on December 6.

November 15, 2019 | News Releases

Films Explore Mexican-U.S. War, Tougaloo Nine

MDAH recently produced two short films that document the bravery of ordinary Mississippians.

November 11, 2019 | News Releases

Panelists To Reflect on Civil Rights Museum

On Thursday, November 21, at 6 p.m. individuals featured in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum’s eighth gallery will reflect on the two years since the museum opened alongside the Museum of Mississippi History.

October 09, 2019 | News Releases

Living History Program at Old Capitol Oct. 17

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.

Online Resources

Online Catalog

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.

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Digital Archives

MDAH Digital Archives include electronic records received from government agencies and officials, donated and acquired electronic resources, digital copies of original materials from MDAH collections, including paper documents, photographs, maps, audio, and video.

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Education

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.

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