JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Made, a special exhibit highlighting the people, industries and creative traditions that have shaped Mississippi and influenced the nation, will open March 7, 2026, at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson.
Presented in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Mississippi Made traces more than two centuries of innovation, craftsmanship and cultural influence through 250 artifacts. The exhibit spans from the early 19th century to the present day.
“The stories featured in Mississippi Made illustrate how Mississippi’s people and ideas have made a lasting impact on both the nation and the world,” said Katie Blount, director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). “This exhibit offers visitors an opportunity to better understand those contributions through the objects that document that legacy.”…