Established in 1902, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History is the second oldest department of archives and history in the United States. From its headquarters in Jackson, the Department administers a host of public history programs, the state archives and library, as well as offering oversight to a number of National Historic Landmarks in the state. Visitors with a penchant for...

The Mississippi Historical Society produces the online publication, "Mississippi History Now", to "encourage interest in the history of Mississippi." On this site, visitors will also find lesson plans for teachers seeking to bring Mississippi's history to younger generations. On the homepage, visitors can check out the current issue's feature, about Senator Pat Harrison, or the previous issue's...