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