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Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. The museum promotes a greater understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact by highlighting the strength and sacrifices of its peoples. Visitors will witness the freedom struggle in eight interactive galleries that show the systematic oppression of […]

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Smith Robertson Museum

The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is a comprehensive repository of artifacts and archival materials that celebrates African Americans in MS. The museum is housed in the former Smith Robertson Elementary School, the first public school building for black children in the city of Jackson, Mississippi. The school opened in 1894 and served the […]

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COFO Civil Rights Education Center

Founded in May 1961, the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) was established by local and state civil rights leaders to create solidarity among all civil rights organizations functioning in the state of Mississippi during the 1960s. Making voter registration and education a top priority for the Mississippi movement, COFO was instrumental in organizing the 1963 […]

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Museums & West Jackson