Tougaloo College: Where History Meets the Future, was founded in 1869. Tougaloo is a small private Historical College in Tougaloo, Mississippi that is committed to the vision of providing educational opportunities to young men and women who often come from challenging circumstances. Tougaloo has built bridges of engagement with the community. Tougaloo is a national landmark and a Mississippi treasure and offers a dynamic living and learning environment that nurtures the spirit.