Some of our archives are viewable online; others, only in person. Explore all the ways MDAH can empower you to find, preserve, and share your Mississippi stories.
Research Resources
Digital Archives Explore online content related to historic events and everyday life in Mississippi.
Genealogy Get to know our resources, then visit our reading rooms.
Catalog Most of our records are at the William F. Winter Archives & History Building, and not online. Search descriptions of items you might like to see in person, such as books, manuscripts, photographs, or newspapers.
Historic Buildings & Sites Search our online database of Mississippi's historic places.
Order Historical Images A quarter-million photographs, postcards, maps, and more, available for reproduction.
Make a Research Request Engage MDAH staff for one hour of intensive research on your project.
Reference MDAH Publications
See what's new in our collections of historic objects, archival records, and archaeological artifacts. Learn how to add to them with your own material or objects. Schedule an appointment to research in our archaeology and historic objects collections.
COLLECTIONS
Archives Collection View historic manuscripts, photographs and documents online and at the state archive.
Archaeology Collection Schedule an appointment to research our extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts.
Historic Objects Collection Schedule an appointment to view an artifact in our historic objects collection, search the collection or talk with our collections staff about adding to Mississippi’s story with a donation of your own object.
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Experience Mississippi history at more than a dozen destinations made available to the public by MDAH.
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Locations
Find Traveling Exhibits
Learn about our traveling exhibits and how to bring one to your organization.
Find Historical Markers Locate a particular marker or plan a trip to see them all.
See how the Historic Preservation professionals at MDAH can help Mississippi communities and federal Tribes preserve historic architecture and archaeology.
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Preservation Planning & Development
Federal Compliance (Section 106 Reviews)
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Public Notices
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