The Old Capitol Museum is housed in one of the most historic buildings in the state, and a trip here will surely take you back in time on an informative and exhilarating journey.

This National Historic Landmark is home to some of the most meaningful moments for both Mississippi and the entire nation. It was at this very location in which the 1839 Married Women’s Property Act was passed, and the 1868 and 1890 constitutions were drawn up here as well. Furthermore, Mississippi officially seceded from the Union here in 1861.

There are several multimedia exhibits that portray and explain the roles the legislation and the high court play in governmental processes. This museum has been beautifully restored, and to this day, it maintains its authentic grandeur.

100 S State St, Jackson, Mississippi, Phone: 601-576-6920

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