OAKS MUSEUM HOUSE

JACKSON, MS

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Oaks Museum House is a historic mansion located in Jackson, Mississippi. The house was built in 1853 and has undergone several renovations and additions over the years. It was originally owned by a wealthy planter named James H. Boyd and his wife, Eliza. The mansion is a prime example of Greek Revival architecture, with its grand columns, portico, and symmetrical façade.

The house has been preserved as a museum and is open to the public for tours. Visitors can explore the 14 rooms of the mansion, which are furnished with period antiques and artwork. The rooms include a formal parlor, dining room, library, and several bedrooms.

One of the most notable features of Oaks Museum House is the beautiful gardens that surround the mansion. The gardens were designed in the 1920s by the renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. The gardens include a variety of plants, fountains, and statues.

In addition to its historical significance, Oaks Museum House is also known for its role in the Civil Rights Movement. The mansion was the home of Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1963. The house was later used as the headquarters of the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission, which was notorious for its efforts to suppress civil rights activism.

Overall, Oaks Museum House is an impressive and important landmark in Jackson, Mississippi. Its beautiful architecture, furnishings, and gardens offer a glimpse into the past, while its connection to the Civil Rights Movement adds to its cultural significance.

OAKS MUSEUM HOUSE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JACKSON MS. US MID #8402800270

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 20,613 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

Contact OAKS MUSEUM HOUSE

OAKS HOUSE MUSEUM CORPORATION
PO BOX 4240
JACKSON
MS
39296-4240

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OAKS MUSEUM HOUSE Information

MID # 8402800270
Name OAKS HOUSE MUSEUM CORPORATION
Alternate Name OAKS MUSEUM HOUSE
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 753152536
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 20,613
REVENUE 20,613
LAT/LONG 32.334463, -90.175559
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 049
US Census Tract: 001300
US Census Block: 2040