History Museums in Mississippi

Olive Branch City Hall Museum

Olive Branch

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Olive Branch’s one-room museum, a little-known gem at City Hall, contains 12 cases of artifacts. The museum is located on the first floor, inside City Hall. Citizens of Olive Branch have donated documents, photographs and artifacts recounting the history of […]

Canton Movie Museums

Canton Movie Museums

Canton

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The Canton Movie Museums display full set pieces and props from two films shot in Canton, A Time to Kill and My Dog Skip. Tours are currently available by appointment only, and tickets may be purchased at the Canton Welcome […]

African American Military History Museum

Hattiesburg

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Guests can honor the sacrifices made by regional African-American military personnel and learn more about their accomplishments. The exhibits provide perspective on African-American experiences from the Revolutionary War to the present day. […]

Mound Bayou Museum

Mound Bayou Museum

Mound Bayou

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The Mound Bayou Museum tells the story of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, a community that was founded and developed by ex-slaves and descendants of American slaves. The museum also tells the story of the accomplishments of civil rights figures including Fannie […]

Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center

Corinth

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For six months in 1862, Corinth, a critical railroad junction, captured the full attention of a divided nation. Today, one of the National Park Service’s newest visitor centers interprets the key role of Corinth, Mississippi in the Civil War’s Western […]

Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum

Bay St. Louis

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Located inside the historic train depot, the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum showcases the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras in the region. The museum features Mardi Gras costumes, masks, memorabilia, and exhibits detailing the traditions and celebrations […]