Mississippi Department of Archives and History, 2 Mississippi Museums

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was founded in 1902. It is the second-oldest state department of archives and history in the country. The department comprises five divisions-Administration, Archives and Records Services, Historic Preservation, Museum, and Programs and Communication. The department is headquartered in the state-of-the-art William F. Winter Archives and History Building, located at North and Amite streets in downtown Jackson. To learn more about the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, please follow this link: www.mdah.ms.gov

Vision: Empowering people through Mississippi’s many stories Mission Statement: By preserving Mississippi’s diverse historic resources, and sharing them with people around the world, MDAH inspires discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future. Core Values: Volunteers and employees should exhibit passion, integrity, excellence, and respect in all interactions with the public and each other.