Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society

Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society The society preserves artifacts, historical sites, and the history of our town and county, The museum is still growing and accepting materials and artifacts.

The Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society held its first meeting in February 2008; and right from the start, its founders hoped to create a museum dedicated to area history. At the same time, a group of Jewish families was thinking about ways to preserve the structure and history of the B'nai Sholom Temple, built in 1896. The members of the temple, with the help of the Institute for S

outhern Jewish Life, decided to combine their interest in preservation with that of the historical society and March 2011, two collections, housed in one building, opened to the public. Entrance to the museum is free, but donations are welcome. Membership to the historical society is just $25 a year and all contributions are tax-deductible. If you have a suggestion for a special exhibit or if there is a subject you would like to learn more about, please let us know.

05/28/2026

David W. Higgs, a retired history instructor at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, presented a history of the Choctaw Indians and how our area of Mississippi developed

See presentation slides in comments

In Brookhaven June 4-5
05/23/2026

In Brookhaven June 4-5

📣 Students, this is for you! Apply for a stipend to attend the 2026 Listen Up! Historic Preservation Conference.

-Complimentary conference registration for all applicants with five students recieving a $100 travel stipend
-Open to students of any age
-Any school, and any degree program

📍 Brookhaven, Mississippi
📅 June 4 & 5, 2026

Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.
Applications due May 22nd.

Join us and be part of the next generation shaping preservation!

The Historical Society will host the program at The Jimmy Furlow Center, 201 First St., beginning at 6:30pm on Thursday,...
05/19/2026

The Historical Society will host the program at The Jimmy Furlow Center, 201 First St., beginning at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 28th.

The Lincoln County Historical & Genealogical Society will present a program on the Choctaw in Lincoln County on Thursday, May 28, at the Jimmy Furlow Senior Citizens Center. David W. […]

Jun 4-5
05/07/2026

Jun 4-5

Come by the museum tomorrow for Mardi Gras beads. Stay for cookies and coffee.
02/07/2026

Come by the museum tomorrow for Mardi Gras beads.

Stay for cookies and coffee.

At the library tomorrow at 1pm
02/07/2026

At the library tomorrow at 1pm

See The Scout Guide Hattiesburg available at the Wild Fox including a cool map
01/31/2026

See The Scout Guide Hattiesburg available at the Wild Fox including a cool map

A favorite book of ours 😉📖

Check out Volume 3 of The Scout Guide and discover why we Live. Love. Local. 🤎

We love supporting and celebrating the people and businesses that make our communities truly shine. ✨

See who is in the center for Brookhaven?This is from the Scout Guide vol 3 Hattiesburg
01/31/2026

See who is in the center for Brookhaven?

This is from the Scout Guide vol 3 Hattiesburg

Address

227 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS
39601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

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