The Manship House Museum showcases the daily
life of a nineteenth-century Mississippi family through their house.
Until its acquisition by the state in the mid-70s, the Manship House
had been continuously occupied by members of the Manship family
since its construction in 1857.
The restoration of the historical landmark by
the Mississippi Department of Archives and History is based on archaeological,
architectural, and historical research. Excavations on the site
determined structural details and located the foundation of a kitchen
outbuilding. Photographs, diaries, letters, contemporary newspapers,
and recollections of family members supplied information on interior
details. The Manship House Museum offers a unique and personal journey
to Mississippi days gone by.
Be Part of the Story.
Greater Jackson Arts Council
Jackson, Mississippi
601.960.1557 info@jacksonartscouncil.org
The Greater Jackson Arts Council
is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works in public/private
partnership with the City of Jackson and the Jackson Convention
& Visitors Bureau. Our agency also receives public funding from
the Mississippi Arts Commission, Hinds County Board of Supervisors,
U.S. Department of Education, and the National Endowment for the
Arts. Additionally, our programs and services are supported by private
foundations, corporate donors, our volunteer board of directors,
and individuals committed to cultural development in the city.
Organization:
Manship House Museum
Address:
420 East Fortification St. Jackson, MS 39202
