Empowering people through Mississippi's many stories.

That’s our vision at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. We are here to help you explore and discover your Mississippi stories.


You can use this website, and our reading rooms in downtown Jackson, to:

  • Research historical records, archival collections and special publications
  • Discover historical sites and museums to visit all around the state
  • Check out upcoming events, including our History is Lunch series
  • Preserve Mississippi’s historic buildings and archaeological sites
  • Download field trip guides, lesson plans, and teaching units
  • View regulations for managing state and local government records
  • Find out how to volunteer, donate, and more
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The Nissan Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to the Foundation for Mississippi History to support student field trips for the 2025–2026 school year at the Two Mississippi Museums—the Museu

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History kicked off commemoration of America 250 by hosting a Naturalization Ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums. By an oath of citizenship administered by U.S. District Judge Daniel P.

The Foundation for the Mid South will sponsor a free admission day at the Two Mississippi Museums on July 2 in honor of the birthday of civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers. Education staff from the Two Mississippi Museums—the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum—will host flash tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day.

The Junior League of Jackson has announced a $100,000 donation to the Foundation for Mississippi History to support the creation of Margaret Ann Crigler Park, a new public green space in downtown Jackson.

Two Mississippi students were recognized with the Senior Mississippi Outstanding Affiliate Award during the 2025 National History Day contest, held this week in College Park, Maryland.

NASHVILLE, TN—June 2025—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that Katie Blount, director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), is the recipient of an Individual Lifetime Achievement Award for her work to preserve the stories of Mis

Events

Mississippi Historic Preservation Professional Review Board Meeting
July 17, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Mississippi Historic Preservation Professional Review Board will meet at 1 p.m.

History Happy Hour: Voting
July 17, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a free History Happy Hour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act on Thursday, July 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums. Enjoy live music with Rusted Strings, food from Aplos and Jerk City Grille, and a cash bar. Visitors will also have the chance to win prizes in a staff-led trivia game focused on voting rights history. Two Mississippi Museums members and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi employees will receive a complimentary drink.

Freedom School Camp
July 18, 2025, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Inspired by the freedom schools of 1964, campers will deepen their understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact on the wor