September 4, 2012

Dr. Edna Greene Medford Keynote Speaker for Program

National Scholar Dr. Edna Greene Medford Keynote Speaker for Emancipation Proclamation Program

Issued on January 1, 1863, the Proclamation of Emancipation freed slaves living in states that were "in rebellion against the United States." To commemorate that event the Old Capitol Museum is pleased to host the program The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, Grant, and Mississippi at noon on Tuesday, September 11.

Flag Conservation Exhibit at Winter Building

Civil War flags from MDAH's collection are featured in a special exhibit at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building through October 29. This before-and-after exhibit features six historic flags along with photographs and descriptions of conservation techniques used on the fragile and deteriorated banners.

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Volunteers Index 2.2 Million 1940 Census Records

Genealogists are having a much easier time using Mississippi's records from the 1940 U.S. census thanks to a recently completed index. Volunteers-organized through a partnership with the genealogy group FamilySearch and local and state organizations across the country-have created a free online database of the state's records by family name.

Historical Society Seeking Nominations for Awards

The 2013 meeting of the Mississippi Historical Society will be February 28-March 2, 2013, in Vicksburg. Every year the society awards prizes for outstanding work in interpreting, teaching, and preserving Mississippi history, including the award for best history teacher. Mississippi School for Math and Science teacher Charles M. Yarborough received the 2012 John K. Bettersworth Award for best history teacher.