MS Depart. of Archives & History

Ralph Boston, a native of Laurel, competed in three Olympic games – and won medals in each, including gold in 1960. His achievements are highlighted in the "Mississippi Made" exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums. Read more at bit.ly/4ww32ib.

Betty Bobo Pearson, whose life is highlighted as a Point of Light in the Two Mississippi Museums is remembered by MDAH for her lifelong civic engagement, including advocacy for civil rights and voting rights. Read more at bit.ly/4ygK5So.

Due to a last-minute change, today's History Is Lunch at noon will feature MDAH senior archivist Shaun Stalzer, presenting "By the Instigation of the Devil: A Survey of Coroner Inquests in Mississippi from 1799 to 1869."

The Rev. Ed King, a United Methodist Church minister and co-founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP), is remembered by the MDAH as a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Read more about King's impact: mdah.ms.gov/news/mdah-reme…

Happy 4th of July! This quilt #fromthecollection created by Martha Skelton celebrates the nation’s Bicentennial. Learn more about the quilt on the MDAH website! As we celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, join us at the Two Mississippi Museums for our 4th of July Weekend event.

In the spirit of @America250, 19 people became American citizens during a ceremony at the Two Mississippi Museums. This is the second year the ceremony has been held at the museums in collaboration with the U.S. District Court. Read more at the link: bit.ly/3RibuCC.

Congratulations to the 20 new citizens who swore the oath of allegiance today at the @MDAH_Official. They became a part of our nation right before we celebrate this 250th Independence Day. I wish them all the best. It is my privilege to greet each of them as “my fellow American.” Thanks to @MDAH_Official and @SpenceFlatgard for hosting.

Our archivist Shaun Stalzer recently catalogued an amazing artifact within the agency’s collections – a scrap of a white surrenderflag from the Civil War. See the link in our bio to read the full article!

We were honored to celebrate the retirement of our director, Katie Blount, at the Two Mississippi Museums. From the staff of MDAH and our partners, supporters, and friends, thank you for your leadership and for all you have done to preserve and share Mississippi's history.

At noon on Wed., July 1, Brother Rogers, MDAH retired historian will present “Lafayette Visits Mississippi as the ‘Guest of the Nation,'” for #HistoryIsLunch at the Two Mississippi Museums. facebook.com/events/1748882…

Our sites stayed busy this month! Stay tuned to join us for our upcoming events in July! Two Mississippi Museums Eudora Welty House and Garden @NationalHistory with our Mississippi Coordinators @SEMC2

MDAH offices, the archives library, and the Old Capitol Museum will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. The Eudora Welty House & Garden and the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians will be closed on Saturday, July 4. #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly

Eddie S. Glaude Jr. and Michael Morris had a insightful and thought provoking discussion about Glaude's new book titled "America U.S.A.: How Race Shadow's the Nation's Anniversaries" on Thursday, June 16, at the Two Mississippi Museums.

At noon on Wed., June 24, April Holm of @UM_CCWResearch, will present "Religion in Reconstruction: Churches and the Unfinished Revolution" for #HistoryIsLunch at the Two Mississippi Museums. bit.ly/3SowpV2

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Join us at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Two Mississippi Museums for a behind-the-scenes tour of the MDAH Historic Objects Collection. Space is limited to the first twenty-five attendees. Register here: mdah.ms.gov/collections-to…

Thanks to Ingalls Shipbuilding for sponsoring the Juneteenth celebration weekend at the Two Mississippi Museums! The generous support from Ingalls Shipbuilding made it possible for 2,124 visitors to enjoy a weekend of free admission and Juneteenth Jubilee!

Join us at noon on Wednesday, June 17, for #HistoryIsLunch at the Two Mississippi Museums when Tony Bounds, institutional historian at Tougaloo College, will discuss the connection between Tougaloo College and major events in American history. facebook.com/events/1764147…

We welcomed our MDAH Summer 2026 intern cohort! The cohort kicked off a summer of learning with a tour of the Mississippi Governor's Mansion. We are excited to see their growth and accomplishments in the months ahead!

We're excited to kick off the "Legacy in Action: Practical Exhibit Planning & Installation" workshop with staff from MDAH and SEMC (@SEMC2)! (Pictured left to right: Andrew Eley, Katie Etre, Ivette Ray, Hannah Battey, Jessica Walzer, Nan Prince, and Heather Nowak of SEMC.)