RANKIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BRANDON, MS

Medgar Evers Home Museum
Medgar Evers Home Museum Credit: xiquinhosilva

The Rankin County Historical Society in Brandon, Mississippi is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Rankin County. The Society was established in 1969 by a group of local citizens with an interest in preserving Rankin County’s rich history. The Society’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history and culture of Rankin County and to educate the public about the area's past.

The Society operates a museum and library, which includes a research library with a wide range of resources on Rankin County and its history. The museum houses a variety of artifacts, including photographs, documents, artifacts and more, which tell the story of Rankin County's past. The library also hosts various events and lectures throughout the year.

The Society also works to preserve historic places in Rankin County. Through its partnership with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the Society has been able to help save and protect several historic buildings in the area.

The Society works to promote local history through outreach and educational programs. The Society produces a quarterly newsletter, sponsors special events and offers educational programs for students. The Society also partners with local schools to bring history alive for their students.

The Rankin County Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of Rankin County. The Society works to preserve and protect the history of the area, while also providing educational opportunities and promoting a greater appreciation of the area's past.

RANKIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BRANDON MS. US MID #8402800172

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
Medgar Evers Home Museum
Medgar Evers Home Museum
Medgar Evers Home Museum
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Contact RANKIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RANKIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 841
BRANDON
MS
39043

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MID # 8402800172
Name RANKIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 640615753
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.283654, -90.019611
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 121
US Census Tract: 020208
US Census Block: 2056