MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE

JACKSON, MS

Medgar Evers Home Museum Credit: xiquinhosilva

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE) in Jackson, Mississippi is a unique museum that celebrates the culture and history of the Southern Jewish experience. The museum was founded in 2018 to honor the legacy of the Southern Jewish people and their contributions to the region. The museum has a permanent collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and art that tell the story of the Southern Jewish experience. It also offers educational programs, special exhibitions, and lectures.

The MSJE is located in the historic Jewish neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi. It is housed in the former Hebrew Union Congregation building which was built in 1915. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been restored to its original condition.

The museum's permanent collection includes artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries, such as religious objects, photographs, documents, and art related to the Southern Jewish experience. The museum also features interactive exhibits, special exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs.

The MSJE is a unique destination for visitors to learn about the history and culture of the Southern Jewish experience. It is a must-visit destination for those interested in the history of the Jewish people in the American South.

MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JACKSON MS. US MID #8402800029

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Medgar Evers Home Museum The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, also known as Medgar Evers House, is a historic house museum in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

Medgar Evers, the first NAACP field secretary and prominent civil rights activist and organizer, was assassinated at his home in 1963.

Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi is a southern U.S. state with the Mississippi River to its west, the state of Alabama to its east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Its Mississippi Delta region is considered the birthplace of blues music, honored at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale.

Also in the region is the Vicksburg National Military Park, preserving the site of a critical Civil War battle.

Jackson Mississippi Old Capitol Jackson, Mississippi. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Jackson Mississippi Capitol Jackson, Mississippi. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Contact MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE

telephone: 6013626357
website: www.msje.org

MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE

JACKSON
MS
39236

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MID #	8402800029
Name	MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
Alternate Name	MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	32.363706, -90.150735
CODES	FIPS State Code: 28 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 000200 US Census Block: 2006