The Mississippi Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that works closely with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. MHS has a unique blend of scholars and laypersons who share an interest in the history of Mississippi. The next annual meeting will take place on March 4-5, 2021, at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson.
The Two Mississippi Museums - Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum - opened on December 9, 2017. The Museum of Mississippi History encourages people to explore and appreciate the state's history. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum highlights the strength and sacrifice of local people in the civil rights movement. The Two Mississippi Museums are administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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:
