MANSHIP HOUSE MUSEUM

JACKSON, MS

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The Manship House Museum is a historic house museum located in Jackson, Mississippi. It was built in 1857 by Charles Henry Manship, a prominent businessman and politician from the area. The house is one of the few surviving examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Mississippi and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the Manship family during the mid-19th century. The house has been restored to its original state, with period furnishings and decorations. Visitors can see the family's private quarters, including bedrooms and sitting rooms, as well as the public spaces such as the parlor and dining room.

In addition to the main house, the museum also features a carriage house and a reconstructed kitchen. The carriage house displays a collection of antique carriages and early transportation artifacts, while the kitchen offers a look at the tools and techniques used in cooking during the time period.

The Manship House Museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for visitors of all ages. It is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission fees apply, with discounts available for seniors, students, and military personnel.

MANSHIP HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JACKSON MS. US MID #8402800021

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MANSHIP HOUSE MUSEUM
420 EAST FORTIFICATION STREET
JACKSON
MS
39202-2340

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MID #	8402800021
Name	MANSHIP HOUSE MUSEUM
Alternate Name	MANSHIP HOUSE MUSEUM
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	32.312182, -90.181089
CODES	FIPS State Code: 28 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 001600 US Census Block: 2019