The Mississippi Historical Society will conduct its annual meeting virtually on March 5, 2021. Pre-registration is required, but there will be no registration fee.
Founded in 1858, MHS proudly embraces the contributions of scholars and laypersons interested in the study and dissemination of all aspects of Mississippi history. Stay tuned for more details about the annual meeting soon.
Marshall Bennett was elected president of the Mississippi Historical Society at its 2020 annual meeting in Cleveland. Bennett has had a distinguished career in law and government, including serving four terms as state treasurer of Mississippi. For a complete bio, click here.
Mississippi History Now is a collection of short essays on the history of Mississippi published by the Mississippi Historical Society to encourage interest in Mississippi history. Lesson plans accompany each essay.
As part of its mission to document and interpret the state's history, the society publishes several resources for scholars, students, and those interested in the Mississippi history. These include:
