History Museums in Mississippi

Museum of the Mississippi Delta

Museum of the Mississippi Delta

Greenwood   FEATURED

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Founded in the 1970s as Cottonlandia, this outstanding regional museum will take you time traveling through centuries of Delta history and culture. From prehistoric fossils, Indian artifacts and Civil War history, to the rescued remnants of Chief Greenwood Leflore’s lost […]

The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum

Iuka   FEATURED

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The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum was built in 1870. The Battle of Iuka and its role as the marriage capital of the South are emphasized throughout the museum. The Museum features a Genealogy Library. Its collection of artifacts include […]

Tennessee Williams Home & Welcome Center

Columbus   FEATURED

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The Tennessee Williams Home & Welcome Center is the restored childhood home of American playwright Tennessee Williams. Born Thomas Lanier Williams III in 1911, Williams spent his earliest years in this Victorian-style house, which originally served as the rectory for […]

Canton Museum of History

Canton Museum of History

Canton

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The Canton Museum of History, located next to the Canton Welcome Center, steps into the city’s rich history including memories of merchant stores and businesses pivotal to Canton’s growth and artifacts, from antique butter churns to vintage bank teller’s adding […]

Canton Multicultural Center and Museum

Canton Multicultural Center and Museum

Canton

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The Canton Multicultural Center and Museum celebrates the diverse cultures and contributions of the citizens of Canton and Madison County to the history of the city, state, and nation. The museum’s permanent exhibit focuses on the history, family life, business […]

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana

Mississippi State, MS

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Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana is located on the 4th floor in the Mitchell Memorial Library. It represents a lifetime of collecting documents, books, artifacts, ephemera, philately, numismatics, paintings, and statuary related to the life of Abraham Lincoln […]

Emmett Till Historic Marker

Emmett Till Interpretive Center

Sumner

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The Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Sumner serves as a beacon for restorative justice. Established in 2006, the center strives to break the silence surrounding the 1955 Emmett Till tragedy, promoting racial healing and reconciliation through museum interpretation, public education, […]

Cullis and Gladys Wade Clock Museum

Cullis and Gladys Wade Clock Museum

Starkville

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The Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum, located in the lobby of the Mississippi State University Welcome Center at the Cullis Wade Depot, shows an extensive collection of over 400 American clocks dating back to the early 1700s, representing renowned […]

Crossroads Museum

Crossroads Museum

Corinth

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The Crossroads Museum, located in Corinth, is a vibrant center featuring exhibits on topics such as Native American history and the Civil War. The museum offers visitors an educational experience, along with access to the Margaret Greene Rogers Library and […]

Catfish Row Museum

Catfish Row Museum

Vicksburg

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The Catfish Row Museum in Vicksburg provides visitors with a cultural heritage experience that highlights the diverse and distinctive elements of the city. Through exhibits, storytelling, and various forms of expression like music and visual arts, the museum aims to […]

Lucius Q. C. Lamar House

Lucius Q. C. Lamar House

Oxford

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The Lucius Q. C. Lamar House, established by the Oxford Lafayette County Heritage Foundation, stands as a historic landmark in Oxford, Mississippi. Restored to its original Greek Revival elegance, the house serves as a museum, showcasing exhibits that illuminate the […]

Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center

Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center

Oxford

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The Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center, located in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as a cultural center, celebrating the rich history and contributions of African Americans through exhibits, events, and educational programs. By fostering inclusivity and promoting multicultural dialogue, the center […]