Desoto County Museum

01/22/2026

Due to forecast ice and snow, The DeSoto County Museum will be closed Saturday and possibly Tuesday, Jan. 27th out of the abundance of caution and concern regarding public safety.

02/19/2025

The DeSoto County Museum will be closed today through Friday due to ice and snow. Stay safe and warm!

02/13/2025

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The longtime dedicated service of hundreds of Black women who delivered babies across DeSoto County during racial segregation will be showcased this coming Saturday at the DeSoto County Museum.

01/10/2025

The DeSoto County Museum will be closed today and Saturday due to ice and snow. The Museum will be open for its regular operating hours on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Thanks! Come see us!

12/10/2024

Thanks to the scores of individuals and families who helped the DeSoto County Museum and the Historic DeSoto Foundation celebrate its 20th Anniversary! The 20th Anniversary Gala was a great success due to the hard work and devotion of our volunteers and Board members! A hearty "thank you" to all who took part!

12/02/2024

We Salute Our Sponsors!!

Historic DeSoto Foundation salutes Gold Sponsors for Gala
Sponsors at Silver and Bronze Levels also lauded for support

Throughout its 20-year history, the Historic DeSoto Foundation/DeSoto County Museum has been so very fortunate to have the support of sponsors like DeSoto Restoration and Winn AR, LP, which are gold sponsors of the DeSoto County Museum’s 20th Anniversary Gala this Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Colonial Hills North Campus located at 7701 U.S. Highway 51 in Southaven.
The Gala is honoring “Trailblazing Women” who have helped to shape and spearhead DeSoto County’s phenomenal growth and progress since its establishment in 1836. The award recipients will be officially unveiled Thursday evening. Other award recipients will include DeSoto County and various municipal officials who have supported the continued growth and development of the DeSoto County Museum over the years. The Museum’s outstanding volunteers will also be recognized. A silent auction featuring an array of spectacular items will also be showcased.
“As a lifelong resident of DeSoto County, it’s been an honor to work alongside our sister company, DeSoto Roofing, in revitalizing the DeSoto Museum,” JC Caldwell, owner of DeSoto Restoration, said of his company’s involvement as a gold sponsor of the event. “It’s been a privilege to contribute to preserving and celebrating the rich history of our community,” Caldwell said.
Caldwell and his crew were especially instrumental in helping to repair the Museum’s roof and make other repairs following a high wind event this past year.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has dedicated their time and talents to preserving the history of DeSoto County,” Caldwell said. “We look forward to continuing our partnership and contributing to the growth and revitalization of this incredible community.”
Caldwell said DeSoto Restoration helps families rebuild when disaster strikes.
DeSoto Restoration is a family-owned, locally operated business dedicated to serving the DeSoto County community and surrounding areas. Founded in 2019 by J.C. Caldwell, we specialize in emergency water and fire mitigation and dry-out services, helping homeowners and businesses recover quickly from unexpected disasters.
DeSoto Restoration was established from J.C.’s passion for helping others. After a decade-long career in catastrophic insurance adjusting, Caldwell said he saw firsthand the emotional and financial toll that property damage can take. He knew there had to be a better way to serve people in their most challenging moments. That’s why he founded DeSoto Restoration—to provide not only expert restoration services but also the compassion and customer service that clients truly need during stressful times.
“Our mission is to make the restoration process as smooth and stress-free as possible,” Caldwell said. “From burst pipes to house-fires, we understand that emergencies are never planned. That’s why we’re committed to offering fast, professional mitigation and dryout services, helping you get back to normal as quickly as possible.
Other sponsors for the 20th Anniversary Gala include, at the Silver Level: Austin Law Firm, P.A.; Barry Bouchillon Agent, State Farm Insurance, Jon Stevenson, Lanier Hurdle, the Estate of Robert L. Long, Jr., The Town of Walls, Walker, Brown and Brown, Attorneys; and at the Bronze level: AERC, PLLC-Doug Thornton; Cadence Bank, DeSoto Family Dental, Easley Contractors, Inc., Harvey Ferguson, Landmark Construction and Emergency Services, Planters Bank, and Southern Bancorp.

12/02/2024

Historic DeSoto Foundation salutes Gold Sponsors for Gala
Sponsors at Silver and Bronze Levels also lauded for support

Throughout its 20-year history, the Historic DeSoto Foundation/DeSoto County Museum has been so very fortunate to have the support of sponsors like DeSoto Restoration and Winn AR, LP, which are gold sponsors of the DeSoto County Museum’s 20th Anniversary Gala this Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Colonial Hills North Campus located at 7701 U.S. Highway 51 in Southaven.
The Gala is honoring “Trailblazing Women” who have helped to shape and spearhead DeSoto County’s phenomenal growth and progress since its establishment in 1836. The award recipients will be officially unveiled Thursday evening. Other award recipients will include DeSoto County and various municipal officials who have supported the continued growth and development of the DeSoto County Museum over the years. The Museum’s outstanding volunteers will also be recognized. A silent auction featuring an array of spectacular items will also be showcased.
“As a lifelong resident of DeSoto County, it’s been an honor to work alongside our sister company, DeSoto Roofing, in revitalizing the DeSoto Museum,” JC Caldwell, owner of DeSoto Restoration, said of his company’s involvement as a gold sponsor of the event. “It’s been a privilege to contribute to preserving and celebrating the rich history of our community,” Caldwell said.
Caldwell and his crew were especially instrumental in helping to repair the Museum’s roof and make other repairs following a high wind event this past year.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has dedicated their time and talents to preserving the history of DeSoto County,” Caldwell said. “We look forward to continuing our partnership and contributing to the growth and revitalization of this incredible community.”
Caldwell said DeSoto Restoration helps families rebuild when disaster strikes.
DeSoto Restoration is a family-owned, locally operated business dedicated to serving the DeSoto County community and surrounding areas. Founded in 2019 by J.C. Caldwell, we specialize in emergency water and fire mitigation and dry-out services, helping homeowners and businesses recover quickly from unexpected disasters.
DeSoto Restoration was established from J.C.’s passion for helping others. After a decade-long career in catastrophic insurance adjusting, Caldwell said he saw firsthand the emotional and financial toll that property damage can take. He knew there had to be a better way to serve people in their most challenging moments. That’s why he founded DeSoto Restoration—to provide not only expert restoration services but also the compassion and customer service that clients truly need during stressful times.
“Our mission is to make the restoration process as smooth and stress-free as possible,” Caldwell said. “From burst pipes to house-fires, we understand that emergencies are never planned. That’s why we’re committed to offering fast, professional mitigation and dryout services, helping you get back to normal as quickly as possible.
Other sponsors for the 20th Anniversary Gala include, at the Silver Level: Austin Law Firm, P.A.; Barry Bouchillon Agent, State Farm Insurance, Jon Stevenson, Lanier Hurdle, the Estate of Robert L. Long, Jr., The Town of Walls, Walker, Brown and Brown, Attorneys; and at the Bronze level: AERC, PLLC-Doug Thornton; Cadence Bank, DeSoto Family Dental, Easley Contractors, Inc., Harvey Ferguson, Landmark Construction and Emergency Services, Planters Bank, and Southern Bancorp.

12/05/2023

Merry Christmas from the DeSoto County Museum!

01/17/2023

Please make plans now to join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala and Annual Meeting Thursday evening, Jan. 26, beginning at 6 p.m. in the old church next door to the DeSoto County Museum. The evening's festivities will feature the world premiere of several brand new professionally produced videos which help to tell the story of DeSoto County's contributions to the world through its music, history and heritage. The videos were produced and funded through a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, American Recovery Program, with support from the National Endowment from the Humanities. We will also honor the legacy of one of our founding board members, the late Lynda Austin, as well as honor our devoted volunteers. A reception will follow as well as tours of our award-winning Museum

11/10/2022

Come join us at the DeSoto County Museum this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for historic carriage tours around the DeSoto County seat. First-come, first serve. Cider and hot chocolate while you wait! Holiday train exhibit also set up inside Museum. Trolley tours boarding across the street at the Hernando Baptist Church. All parking at church. Take a ride through history ...!

Dickens of a Christmas opens holiday season in Hernando.

07/29/2022

Located in Hernando, Mississippi, the Desoto County Museum showcases artifacts and exhibits featuring the history of DeSoto County from 1541 to the present!

Highlights include artifacts and exhibits interpreting Hernando DeSoto's arrival in Mississippi and interaction with Native Americans, a working model of a paddlewheel boat, the parlor of an antebellum mansion, African American historical events, and other key events in the agricultural, recreational, and social development of DeSoto County.

Read more, then come visit the Desoto County Museum!

https://www.desotomuseum.org