WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

JACKSON, MS

Medgar Evers Home Museum Credit: xiquinhosilva

The WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a non-profit organization located in Jackson, MS. The society is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the town of Weir, Mississippi. The society was founded in 1984 and has since been actively involved in collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the town's history.

The WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC holds regular meetings and events throughout the year, including an annual Weir Homecoming celebration. The society also maintains a museum that houses exhibits on the town's history, including displays on early settlers, agriculture, and local industries. The museum is open to the public and provides a valuable resource for researchers and historians.

In addition to its preservation efforts, the WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is also committed to promoting awareness and appreciation of the town's history. The society works closely with local schools and community groups to provide educational opportunities and resources on Weir's rich cultural heritage.

Overall, the WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC plays an important role in preserving and promoting the history and culture of Weir, Mississippi. Through its collections, events, and educational programs, the society ensures that the town's rich heritage will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JACKSON MS. US MID #8402800154

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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.

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WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
2011 SOUTHWOOD ROAD
JACKSON
MS
39211-6032

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MID #	8402800154
Name	WEIR MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	621373306
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	32.353087, -90.135558
CODES	FIPS State Code: 28 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 000200 US Census Block: 3016