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The
Mississippi Historic Preservation Division
(SHPO) of the Department
of Archives and History
itself provides limited heritage education
materials regarding historic properties, historic
architecture, national register nominations, and
archaeology. However, other divisions of MDAH have
a variety of educational programming. The Museum
Division, Archives and Library Division,
and the Historic Properties Division may be
contacted at the following address.
Mississippi Department of Archives and History,
Historic Preservation Division
P.O. Box 571
Jackson, MS 39205
601-359-6940
FAX 601-359-6955
Other agencies in Mississippi providing heritage
education materials and services include:
The Vicksburg Foundation for Historic
Preservation provides materials for teachers on
cemetery studies, historic architecture, national
register properties, oral history, and historic
sites, as well as conducting walking tours and bus
tours for classes focusing on historic architecture
and the people who built, lived, and worked in the
buildings. Audio-visuals on architectural history
and architectural styles are available for
classroom use along with a workbook and teacher's
guide.
Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation
Post Office Box 254
Vicksburg, MS 39181
601-636-5010
FAX:
601-636-5010
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