Welcome. The Mississippi Historical Society publishes this website to encourage interest in Mississippi history.

Teachers: Look for links to lesson plans at the bottom of each feature.

Rosenwald Schools in Mississippi

by Jennifer Baughn

The Rosenwald Fund concentrated on improving the learning environment of black students in the South.

Architecture in Mississippi During the 20th Century

by Todd Sanders

Mississippians’ hope for the future was often expressed in the buildings they built.

Mississippi History Now gratefully acknowledges the support of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

This program is financially assisted by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mississippi Humanities Council. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Mississippi Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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