Children's Programs
Camp Courthouse
The future lies in the hands and enthusiasm of the
children of today. These children will eventually take over the torch of
progress and become the leaders of tomorrow. Therefore, it is practicable for
the museum to concentrate on awakening and engaging
the active interest of the children in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, and its
surrounding area.
Camp Courthouse is the
highlight of our summer activities for children, ages 6 to 9. The purpose of the
two-day camp held each summer in June is to teach children that history
is fun! The camp is limited to 25
participants. Be sure to sign up early to guarantee your spot.
School Groups
The Tishomingo County Archives & History Museum
prefers to make the visit of a school group a truly educational experience,
not merely a holiday from classroom routine. Organized lessons on single
topics deal with important aspects of the museum. Museum staff and volunteers show and explain exhibits, and the children can
sometimes handle real objects.
Students from Burnsville Middle School
receive school credit when they volunteer at the museum. Students serve as docents,
assist with cleaning and preserving artifacts, transcribe records, and
perform other related tasks.
Elementary students enjoy viewing the 400 plus artifacts from the
rich Chickasaw Indian history displayed in the Native American Room and
get hands-on experience in corn grinding and making Indian jewelry. Items from
other Mississippi Native American tribes are on display. Prehistoric
projectile points, knives, and pottery are on display as well.
The historical beauty and originality of the
building and courtroom draw many individuals to the museum. The vast number of
resources which were originally used in the courthouse and either collected or
purchased by the historical Society during its eight years of operation draw
huge numbers to research their family trees. Students find the documentation
very useful in political and economic studies. Students and tourists visit the
museum to view the courtroom and other areas of the courthouse which were
utilized as government offices in the past.
Scout Tours
The museum offers special guided
tours for scout troops. All scouts receive a courthouse badge after the
tour. The museum can also assist with helping the scouts receive other
badges and try-its.
Call today to schedule your
troop.
Youth Programs
The Tishomingo County Historical &
Genealogical Society awards two $150 scholarships to area students in memory of
Sgt. Jason W. Vaughn who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq.
To date, Sgt. Vaughn is the only Tishomingo Countian to be killed in Iraqi
Operation Freedom.
Adult Programs
Genealogy-related classes are held each year. Check our calendar periodically
for upcoming classes.
The
Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society meets the second
Thursday night of February, April, June, August, October and December. The
meetings are held at 6:00 at the museum. You do not have to be a member to
attend.
Family Programs
Constitution Day Celebration
Chief Tishomingo Chapter DAR and Tishomingo
County Historical & Genealogical Society co-sponsor a
Constitution Day
program each year to pay honor and tribute to the great symbol of our
nation and the freedom it embodies. Betsy Ross is among our special guests.
Christmas at the Courthouse
Each year the Museum serves
hot chocolate and coffee during our annual open house. The museum is beautifully
decorated and visitors enjoy doing some shopping in our Woodall Mountain Market
Gift Shop. Christmas at the Courthouse is held in conjunction with Iuka's
Christmas parade.
Annual Family History Fair
Each year a family history fair is held in May. The event is
typically held on Saturday to encourage genealogical researchers from out of
town to attend. Attendees share genealogical research, including family trees
and photographs.
