History in Mississippi

Eudora Welty

Eudora Welty House & Gardens

Jackson

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Welty, born in 1909, was a writer of international acclaim. Her home is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most intact literary homes in the country. The garden is beautifully reconstructed to the 1925-1945 period. House tours are […]

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

Jackson

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This 40-acre complex, located in the heart of the city, brings to life Mississippi’s rich agricultural heritage. A 40,000-square-foot Heritage Center traces the history of agriculture and forestry through an extensive collection of artifacts and lifelike exhibits. Outside, the Fortenberry-Parkman […]

Farish Street

Farish Street Historical District

Jackson

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The district is made up of residences and diverse businesses and was placed the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The district includes over 690 listings in the National Register of Historic Places. There are vernacular architectural examples representing […]

Margaret Walker Center

Jackson

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The Margaret Walker Center is an archive and museum dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of African American history and culture. It also offers museum and exhibit spaces that highlight the Center’s collections and the history of Jackson State […]

The Oaks House Museum

Jackson

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This Greek Revival-style home is the oldest continuously occupied residence in the city. Built around 1853 by Jackson Mayor James H. Boyd, it survived the devastating fire of 1863. The home may have served as headquarters for General William T. […]

Old Capitol Museum

Jackson

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A National Historic Landmark and one of America’s finest examples of Greek Revival architecture, the Old Capitol building served as state capitol from 1839 to 1903, housing such notable events as the passage of the Ordinance of Secession. The Old […]

Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center

Jackson

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Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is a comprehensive depository of artifacts portraying African-American Misissippians’ experience in the fields of history, art, music and literature. The museum was originally Smith Robertson Elementary School, the first public school for African-American children […]

The Alamo Theatre

Jackson

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Landmarked, historic theater presents a variety of film screenings & live productions. Since 1942, the Alamo Theatre has evolved from a western and African-American film establishment to a place that hosted historic artists, such as B.B. King, Nat King Cole […]

War Memorial Building

Jackson

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Located next to the Old Capitol, the Mississippi War Memorial Building stands as a monument to the memory of Mississippi men and women who have given their lives in defense of their country. The building contains unique cast-aluminum doors and […]

Mississippi Department of Archives & History

William F. Winter Archives & History Building

Jackson

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The Williams F. Winter Archives and History Building is the second oldest state archives department in the country. It houses U.S. Bureau of Census records, private collections, news footage, microfilmed newspapers, state government documents, historical maps and photographs. […]

Natchez Pilgrimage Fountain

Natchez Pilgrimage Tours

Natchez

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Natchez Pilgrimage Tours coordinates guided visits to many of the city’s historic homes, gardens, and landmarks. The organization provides ticketing and tour services for several participating properties and plays a key role in helping visitors experience Natchez’s celebrated Spring and […]