Join Our Archaeology Month Activities In Mississippi
October is Archaeology Month in Mississippi!
Archaeology month activities include public talks on archaeology and archaeological methods, visits to ongoing archaeological fieldwork projects, site tours, and even fieldwork opportunities. All events are free and open to the public. Listed below are some of the activities scheduled. Additional programs and updates will be posted here as they become finalized.
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Archaeology Month 2025 Calendar of Events
Northeastern Region
Contact: Robert Myrick, robertjmyrick@yahoo.com
EVENTS
• October 13th from 10am - 1pm
Piominko Day - Fifth annual Wreath Laying Ceremony and Chickasaw Cultural Demonstrations
Fairpark, 71 E Troy St, Tupelo, MS 38804
https://www.inkana.org
• October 16th - 19th
50th Anniversary of the Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi State University
• October 18th 9am - 1pm
“Refuge Day” at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
13723 Bluff Lake Road, Brooksville, MS 39739
• October 18th 10am - 3pm
Dudie Burger Festival
Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park
https://www.orendunncitymuseum.com
689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
MUSEUMS
• Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park
https://www.orendunncitymuseum.com
689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum
https://www.courthousemuseum.com
203 East Quitman St., Iuka MS 38852
Wednesday - Friday 9am - 4pm
• October 13th from 10am - 1pm
Piominko Day - Fifth annual Wreath Laying Ceremony and Chickasaw Cultural Demonstrations
Fairpark, 71 E Troy St, Tupelo, MS 38804
https://www.inkana.org
• October 16th - 19th
50th Anniversary of the Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi State University
• October 18th 9am - 1pm
“Refuge Day” at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
13723 Bluff Lake Road, Brooksville, MS 39739
• October 18th 10am - 3pm
Dudie Burger Festival
Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park
https://www.orendunncitymuseum.com
689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
MUSEUMS
• Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park
https://www.orendunncitymuseum.com
689 Rutherford Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum
https://www.courthousemuseum.com
203 East Quitman St., Iuka MS 38852
Wednesday - Friday 9am - 4pm
Delta Region
Contact: Nikki Mattson, nikki@thearchcons.org
MUSEUMS AND SITES
• Mississippi Mound Trail
https://trails.mdah.ms.gov/
Driving tour of some of Mississippi’s mound sites.
• Tunica River Park & Museum
1 RiverPark Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
Interactive Moundbuilders Exhibit
• North Delta Museum
https://www.visitclarksdale.com/blog/2020/5/28/north-delta-museum
748 Second Street, Friars Point, MS 38631
Thursday - Saturday
9am - 12pm, or by appointment
• Carnegie Public Library
https://www.cplclarksdale.lib.ms.us
114 Delta Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm
• Batesville Mounds Park
https://batesville.ms/about/attractions/
306 Hwy 35N, Batesville, MS 38606
Open daily. Dawn to dusk.
Grounds only. New museum to open soon.
• Museum of the Mississippi Delta
1608 Highway 82 W, Greenwood, MS 38930
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
• Winterville Mounds
https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/winterville-mounds
2415 Highway 1 North, Greenville, MS 38703
Sunday – Saturday. Dawn to dusk.
Grounds only. Museum closed for future renovations.
• Mississippi Mound Trail
https://trails.mdah.ms.gov/
Driving tour of some of Mississippi’s mound sites.
• Tunica River Park & Museum
1 RiverPark Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
Interactive Moundbuilders Exhibit
• North Delta Museum
https://www.visitclarksdale.com/blog/2020/5/28/north-delta-museum
748 Second Street, Friars Point, MS 38631
Thursday - Saturday
9am - 12pm, or by appointment
• Carnegie Public Library
https://www.cplclarksdale.lib.ms.us
114 Delta Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm
• Batesville Mounds Park
https://batesville.ms/about/attractions/
306 Hwy 35N, Batesville, MS 38606
Open daily. Dawn to dusk.
Grounds only. New museum to open soon.
• Museum of the Mississippi Delta
1608 Highway 82 W, Greenwood, MS 38930
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
• Winterville Mounds
https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/winterville-mounds
2415 Highway 1 North, Greenville, MS 38703
Sunday – Saturday. Dawn to dusk.
Grounds only. Museum closed for future renovations.
Central Region
Contact: Sam Brookes, sambrookes@bellsouth.net
EVENTS
• Date and location will be posted on the MAA website
Artifact identification: people are asked to bring their finds in and have them identified by experts.
• Date and location will be posted on the MAA website.
Lithic sources in Mississippi. MEDQ geologist James Starnes will give a talk on stone resources in Mississippi.
• October 24th 9am - 1:30pm
Great Delta Bear Affair Youth Education Day: this is for grade school kids.
USFWS Visitor Center at Onward, MS.
• October 25th 9am - 4pm
Mound Tour of the South Delta
Tour will start and end at the Pocahontas Mound visitor center on Hwy. 49 N
There is no charge for the tour. Tour covers 150 miles so fill up before we depart. We will carpool for this tour. Lunch will be at Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork. Meal prices there run from $6 to $15.
For more info contact Sam Brookes at sambrookes@bellsouth.net or text at 601-594-2154.
MUSEUMS
• The Artifact Shack
https://www.facebook.com/theartifactshack/
6270 SCR 99, Bay Springs, MS 39422
By appointment 601-896-2429
• Museum Of Mississippi History
https://mmh.mdah.ms.gov/
222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm
• Old Court House Museum
https://oldcourthouse.org
1008 Cherry St, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Date and location will be posted on the MAA website
Artifact identification: people are asked to bring their finds in and have them identified by experts.
• Date and location will be posted on the MAA website.
Lithic sources in Mississippi. MEDQ geologist James Starnes will give a talk on stone resources in Mississippi.
• October 24th 9am - 1:30pm
Great Delta Bear Affair Youth Education Day: this is for grade school kids.
USFWS Visitor Center at Onward, MS.
• October 25th 9am - 4pm
Mound Tour of the South Delta
Tour will start and end at the Pocahontas Mound visitor center on Hwy. 49 N
There is no charge for the tour. Tour covers 150 miles so fill up before we depart. We will carpool for this tour. Lunch will be at Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork. Meal prices there run from $6 to $15.
For more info contact Sam Brookes at sambrookes@bellsouth.net or text at 601-594-2154.
MUSEUMS
• The Artifact Shack
https://www.facebook.com/theartifactshack/
6270 SCR 99, Bay Springs, MS 39422
By appointment 601-896-2429
• Museum Of Mississippi History
https://mmh.mdah.ms.gov/
222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm
• Old Court House Museum
https://oldcourthouse.org
1008 Cherry St, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Southwest Region
Contact: Adam Fuselier, adam.fuselier@usda.gov
EVENTS
• Oct 4th 10am – 4pm
Archaeology Day at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
https://www.facebook.com/grandvillageofthenatchezindians
400 Jefferson Davis Blvd, Natchez, MS 39120
Free admission.
• October 12th at 2 pm
Longwood Symposium- The River Nile to Natchez -Free Event
https://natchezpilgrimage.com/longwood-symposium-the-river-nile-to-natchez/
140 Lower Woodville Rd. Natchez, MS 39120
Book Online
MUSEUMS
• Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/grand-village-natchez-indians
400 Jefferson Davis Blvd, Natchez, MS 39120
Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 1:30pm - 5pm
• McComb Railroad Depot Museum
https://www.mcrrmuseum.com/
112 Third Street, McComb, MS 39648
Thursday & Friday 10am - 4pm. Saturday by appointment.
• Oct 4th 10am – 4pm
Archaeology Day at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
https://www.facebook.com/grandvillageofthenatchezindians
400 Jefferson Davis Blvd, Natchez, MS 39120
Free admission.
• October 12th at 2 pm
Longwood Symposium- The River Nile to Natchez -Free Event
https://natchezpilgrimage.com/longwood-symposium-the-river-nile-to-natchez/
140 Lower Woodville Rd. Natchez, MS 39120
Book Online
MUSEUMS
• Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
https://www.mdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/grand-village-natchez-indians
400 Jefferson Davis Blvd, Natchez, MS 39120
Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 1:30pm - 5pm
• McComb Railroad Depot Museum
https://www.mcrrmuseum.com/
112 Third Street, McComb, MS 39648
Thursday & Friday 10am - 4pm. Saturday by appointment.
Gulf Coast Region
Contact: Haley Streuding, haley.streuding@neel-schaffer.com
EVENTS
• Pascagoula's Playful Pursuit
o What: A fun-filled scavenger hunt organized by Let's Roam.
o Location: Begins near the Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula.
o When: Monday, October 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Note: This is after the official International Archaeology Day, but part of the month-long observation).
o Details: The event is designed as a playful pursuit of local history and points of interest. You can find more information and tickets on Eventbrite.
• Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour cleanup
o What: The cleanup involves volunteers raking leaves, bagging debris, and washing headstones in preparation for the annual cemetery tour. This is a historical preservation effort rather than a formal archaeological dig.
o Location: Old Biloxi Cemetery, 1166 Irish Hill Drive, Biloxi.
o When: Friday, October 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
o Historical context: The Old Biloxi Cemetery is a historically significant site that includes the graves of notable Biloxi residents like "The Mad Potter" George Ohr and War of 1812 hero Juan de Cuevas. It contains tombstones dating back to at least 1811. The annual tour highlights the city's artistic and historical legacy.
• Beauvoir Fall Muster
o Dates: October 17-19, 2025 · Location: Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, Biloxi, MS
o Activities: Living historians in period costume, Cannon firings and battle reenactments, Period music, Vendors and food, A Ladies' Tea, School day for students on Friday.
o Admission: Adults are $20 daily or $30 for a weekend pass. Children 6-17 are $7 daily or $10 for a weekend pass. Children 5 and under are free.
o You can find more information or register for the event by visiting the Beauvoir website or their Facebook page.
• Exploring Genealogy
o Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10 a.m..
o Location: Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library, 900 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS.
o Description: This event may be of interest to those passionate about uncovering local history. Genealogist Patti Hobbs will discuss how land records can preserve hidden stories.
MUSEUMS AND TOURS
• La Pointe–Krebs House and Museum
o Located in Pascagoula, this site is home to the oldest building in Mississippi and features a museum with artifacts from the property and the surrounding area.
o What you'll find: Exhibits cover the history of the Krebs family and the site, with timelines and artifacts that provide insight into local history dating back to the 1700s.
o Address: 4602 Fort St., Pascagoula, MS 39567.
o Details for October 2025:
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m..
Event: "Diamond Days - 75th Anniversary Celebration," a three-day event in September 2025, will celebrate the museum's history with historical relics on display. While this occurs before October, the museum will have many of these artifacts available for regular viewing in October.
Website: lapointekrebs.org
• Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
o Situated in Biloxi, this museum preserves the maritime history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and includes artifacts and information on the area's early inhabitants and the seafood industry.
o What you'll find: The museum features exhibits on regional history, boat building, and the local seafood industry. The displays include period artifacts and historical context that give a glimpse into the region's past.
o Address: 115 E. 1st St., Biloxi, MS 39530.
o Details for October 2025:
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m.–4 p.m..
What you'll see: Exhibits include artifacts related to the region's historical relationship with its coastal waters.
Website: maritimemuseum.org
• Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library
o Located in Biloxi, this historical estate and museum offers educational tours that include the house and grounds.
o What you'll find: While the primary focus is on Jefferson Davis and the Civil War era, the museum and tours offer insight into a pivotal period of Mississippi's history through artifacts and exhibits.
o Address: 2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531.
o Website: visitbeauvoir.org
• Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island
o What: Located on a barrier island 12 miles offshore, this historic fort was constructed in the mid-19th century and remains well preserved. It was occupied during the Civil War and has been the site of archaeological work.
o Details for October 2025:
Access: The island is accessible via Ship Island Excursions ferry service, which runs seasonally through October. The ferry departs from Gulfport.
Touring the fort: You can take a free guided tour with a National Park Service ranger or use the NPS app for a self-guided tour.
October schedule: Ranger-led tours run once daily during the fall. Ferry departure times will be available closer to the date on the Ship Island Excursions website.
• Pascagoula's Playful Pursuit
o What: A fun-filled scavenger hunt organized by Let's Roam.
o Location: Begins near the Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula.
o When: Monday, October 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Note: This is after the official International Archaeology Day, but part of the month-long observation).
o Details: The event is designed as a playful pursuit of local history and points of interest. You can find more information and tickets on Eventbrite.
• Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour cleanup
o What: The cleanup involves volunteers raking leaves, bagging debris, and washing headstones in preparation for the annual cemetery tour. This is a historical preservation effort rather than a formal archaeological dig.
o Location: Old Biloxi Cemetery, 1166 Irish Hill Drive, Biloxi.
o When: Friday, October 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
o Historical context: The Old Biloxi Cemetery is a historically significant site that includes the graves of notable Biloxi residents like "The Mad Potter" George Ohr and War of 1812 hero Juan de Cuevas. It contains tombstones dating back to at least 1811. The annual tour highlights the city's artistic and historical legacy.
• Beauvoir Fall Muster
o Dates: October 17-19, 2025 · Location: Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, Biloxi, MS
o Activities: Living historians in period costume, Cannon firings and battle reenactments, Period music, Vendors and food, A Ladies' Tea, School day for students on Friday.
o Admission: Adults are $20 daily or $30 for a weekend pass. Children 6-17 are $7 daily or $10 for a weekend pass. Children 5 and under are free.
o You can find more information or register for the event by visiting the Beauvoir website or their Facebook page.
• Exploring Genealogy
o Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10 a.m..
o Location: Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library, 900 Goodyear Boulevard, Picayune, MS.
o Description: This event may be of interest to those passionate about uncovering local history. Genealogist Patti Hobbs will discuss how land records can preserve hidden stories.
MUSEUMS AND TOURS
• La Pointe–Krebs House and Museum
o Located in Pascagoula, this site is home to the oldest building in Mississippi and features a museum with artifacts from the property and the surrounding area.
o What you'll find: Exhibits cover the history of the Krebs family and the site, with timelines and artifacts that provide insight into local history dating back to the 1700s.
o Address: 4602 Fort St., Pascagoula, MS 39567.
o Details for October 2025:
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m..
Event: "Diamond Days - 75th Anniversary Celebration," a three-day event in September 2025, will celebrate the museum's history with historical relics on display. While this occurs before October, the museum will have many of these artifacts available for regular viewing in October.
Website: lapointekrebs.org
• Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
o Situated in Biloxi, this museum preserves the maritime history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and includes artifacts and information on the area's early inhabitants and the seafood industry.
o What you'll find: The museum features exhibits on regional history, boat building, and the local seafood industry. The displays include period artifacts and historical context that give a glimpse into the region's past.
o Address: 115 E. 1st St., Biloxi, MS 39530.
o Details for October 2025:
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m.–4 p.m..
What you'll see: Exhibits include artifacts related to the region's historical relationship with its coastal waters.
Website: maritimemuseum.org
• Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library
o Located in Biloxi, this historical estate and museum offers educational tours that include the house and grounds.
o What you'll find: While the primary focus is on Jefferson Davis and the Civil War era, the museum and tours offer insight into a pivotal period of Mississippi's history through artifacts and exhibits.
o Address: 2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531.
o Website: visitbeauvoir.org
• Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island
o What: Located on a barrier island 12 miles offshore, this historic fort was constructed in the mid-19th century and remains well preserved. It was occupied during the Civil War and has been the site of archaeological work.
o Details for October 2025:
Access: The island is accessible via Ship Island Excursions ferry service, which runs seasonally through October. The ferry departs from Gulfport.
Touring the fort: You can take a free guided tour with a National Park Service ranger or use the NPS app for a self-guided tour.
October schedule: Ranger-led tours run once daily during the fall. Ferry departure times will be available closer to the date on the Ship Island Excursions website.