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    Discover your story

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    Research at the Winter Building

    Discover your story.

    Some of our archives are viewable online; others, only in person. Explore all the ways MDAH can empower you to find, preserve, and share your Mississippi stories.

    Research Resources

    Digital Archives
    Explore online content related to historic events and everyday life in Mississippi.

    Genealogy
    Get to know our resources, then visit our reading rooms.

    Catalog
    Most of our records are at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building, and not online. Search descriptions of items you might like to see in person, such as books, manuscripts, photographs, or newspapers. 

    Historic Buildings & Sites
    Search our online database of Mississippi's historic places.

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    Map Showing the Location of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

    Collections
    Learn more about the most extensive collection of archaeological artifacts, archival records, and historic objects that span 13,000 years of Mississippi history.  

    Research at the Winter Building
    Plan your visit to our reading rooms in Jackson, where most of our archives are housed. 

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    Picture of South Street Vicksburg

    Order Historical Images
    A quarter-million photographs, postcards, maps, and more, available for reproduction.

    Make a Research Request
    Engage MDAH staff for one hour of intensive research on your project.

    Reference MDAH Publications

    • Heritage of Mississippi Series
    • Journal of Mississippi History
    • Mississippi History Now
  • Collections
    Collections

    Objects help us tell stories

    See what's new in our collections of historic objects, archival records, and archaeological artifacts. Learn how to add to them with your own material or objects. Schedule an appointment to research in our archaeology and historic objects collections.

    COLLECTIONS

    Archives Collection
    View historic manuscripts, photographs and documents online and at the state archive. 

    Archaeology Collection
    Schedule an appointment to research our extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts. 

    Historic Objects Collection
    Schedule an appointment to view an artifact in our historic objects collection, search the collection or talk with our collections staff about adding to Mississippi’s story with a donation of your own object.

    Donate to the Collection

     

  • Explore Mississippi

    Eudora Welty House & Garden

    Visit places that tell stories.

    Experience Mississippi history at more than a dozen destinations made available to the public by MDAH.

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    Event Rentals

    Book your next event at one of MDAH’s four distinct venues.

    More Information About Facility Rentals

    Locations

    • Eudora Welty House and Garden
    • Grand Village of Natchez Indians
    • Historic Jefferson College
    • Manship House Museum
    • Margaret Ann Crigler Park (coming soon)
    • Merci Train
    • Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
    • Mississippi Governor’s Mansion
    • Museum of Mississippi History
    • Old Capitol Museum
    • Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center
    • William F. Winter Archives & History Building
    • Windsor Ruins
    • Winterville Mounds

    Find Traveling Exhibits

    Learn about our traveling exhibits and how to bring one to your organization.

     

    Pictured: Historical Marker in Starkville, MS

    Find Historical Markers
    Locate a particular marker or plan a trip to see them all.

  • Historic Preservation
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    Main Street in a Mississippi Town

    Tell your own story.

    See how the Historic Preservation professionals at MDAH can help Mississippi communities and federal Tribes preserve historic architecture and archaeology.

    Preserve History

    Archaeology

    • Archaeological Research and Records
    • Archaeological Reports Archive
    • Archaeological Survey
    • Curation
    • Permits
    • Professional Qualifications
    • Abandoned Cemeteries

    Archaeology

    Buildings

    • Mississippi Landmarks
    • National Register
    • Historic Resources Inventory Database

    Preservation Planning & Development

    • Certified Local Government
    • Tax Incentives
    • Grants

    Federal Compliance
    (Section 106 Reviews)

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    Historic Marker for the Biloxi Lighthouse

    Order State Historical Markers

    Public Notices

    State Historic Preservation Office

  • Events

    MDAH Board of Trustees Teleconference Meeting

    May 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    The MDAH Board of Trustees will hold a teleconference meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, in the William F. Winter Archives and History Building.

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    Yoga in the Welty Garden

    May 19, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Bring your mats for free, weekly, adult yoga on Tuesdays, April 28 through May 26, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Maya Morris will lead these classes, beginning with an intention based on a quote from Eudora Welty's writing.

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    Welty Wednesdays

    May 20, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Join the Eudora Welty House & Garden (EWHG) for Welty Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, January 8. In honor of 1119 Pinehurst Street's 100-year anniversary, free admission will be offered every Wednesday, in addition to the long-standing tradition of free admission on the 13th of each month honoring Welty’s April 13 birthday.

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    Events

    Find upcoming programs and events that explore Mississippi's many stories.

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    Special Programs

    History Is Lunch
    History Is Lunch is a weekly lecture series of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History that explores different aspects of the state's past. The hour-long programs are held in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building in Jackson.

    Speaking of Mississippi Podcast
    Speaking of Mississippi features interviews with authors and experts about the state’s landmark moments and overlooked stories.

  • Teachers & Students
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    Inspired Students

    Stories help us learn.

    Inspire students from K-12 to college to connect with Mississippi history. Explore all the educator resources available through MDAH.

    Teachers & Students

     

    Field Trip Guides
    Download ready-made guides for seven historic destinations.

    Mississippi History Day
    An exciting competition for middle and high school students.

     

    Distance Learning
    Video series highlights topics found in our museums for teachers and students.

    Mississippi History Now
    An award-winning reference publication for history projects, papers and reports. 

    Learning Lagniappes
    Use our Learning Lagniappes to quickly search the Digital Archives for historical photographs and documents to use with students.  

    Professional Development
    Check out our workshops and networking events for teachers.

     

  • Government Records
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    The Depot at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History

    Manage Records with confidence.

    MDAH provides free and low-cost services to help state and local government entities comply with Mississippi laws on records management.

    Government records management

    State Government

    • Public Notice
    • Retention Schedules
    • Archival Transfer
    • Management Guidance
      • Electronic Records
      • Legal Guidance
    • State Records Center
    • How to Send Your Records to the State Records Center
    • Off-Site Lease

     

    Local Government

    • About
    • Services
    • Retention Schedules
    • Disposal Authorization
    • Grant Program
    • Standards
    • Public Notice
    • Email List
    • FAQ's
  • Event Rentals
  • Careers & Volunteering
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    The Governor's Office at the Old Capitol Museum

    Be part of our story.

    See all the ways you can help preserve and share our history through volunteer, internship and career opportunities.

    Careers & Volunteering

    Volunteer Opportunities
    Check open positions at specific locations.

    Volunteer Applications
    Adults, college students, and service groups can apply online.

    Volunteer Locations
    Our archives library is only one of many locations we operate.

    Active Volunteers

    • VicNet
    • Volunteer Handbook
    Interns Serving the Two Mississippi Museums

    Intern with us!
    Discover hands-on opportunities to grow your skills, make connections, and contribute to meaningful projects through an internship at MDAH.

    Careers
    See current employment opportunities.

    Internships
    Gain academic credit and résumé-worthy experience.

    Fellowship Opportunities
    MDAH offers emerging scholars the opportunity to work in the most extensive collection of Mississippi-related materials.

  • About MDAH
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    The William F. Winter Building, Home of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

    It’s stories that connect us.

    Whether you are interested in discovering a Mississippi story, preserving it for future generations, or sharing it with others, see how MDAH can help.

    About MDAH

    Events

    Tue, May 19 2026

    MDAH Board of Trustees Teleconference Meeting

    Tue, May 19 2026

    Yoga in the Welty Garden

    News

    May 14, 2026

    Free Admission for Military Personnel and Their Families at The Two Mississippi Museums May 16 – Sept. 7

    May 11, 2026

    America250 MS: Display in Winter Building Highlights Mississippi’s State Symbols

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    An Artifact in the Museum of Mississippi History

    Who We Are

    • Administration
    • Archives and Records Services
    • Historic Preservation
    • Programs and Communication

    Museums

    • Eudora Welty House and Garden
    • Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
    • Museum of Mississippi History
    • Grand Village of Natchez Indians
    • Historic Jefferson College
    • Manship House Museum
    • Mississippi Governor’s Mansion
    • Old Capitol Museum
    • Winterville Mounds

    News

    Articles and Publications

    Board of Trustees

    The Foundation for Mississippi History

    Bid Opportunities

    Annual Reports

    Partnerships

    State Flag Commission

    Facility Rentals

    Book your next event at one of MDAH’s four distinct venues. 

    More Information About Facility Rentals

Bid Opportunities

The following is a listing of current public bid opportunities available at MDAH. Click on any of the links for the details of that particular bid.

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Request for Qualifications - Historic Jefferson College - President's House Emergency Repairs
Request for Qualifications - Natchez Tribal History Center
Request for Qualifications - Vicksburg Civil War Center

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Leave a lasting legacy. Help preserve and share the stories of Mississippi. Discover the many meaningful ways to give to MDAH.

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Be part of history. Volunteer with MDAH and help us preserve and connect Mississippi’s rich historic resources with people around the world.

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