Marshall County Historical Museum

Marshall County Historical Museum Experience the rich history of a land once called “Empire County” through the largest collection of Civil War memorabilia in the state!

Over 40,000 relics including soldier uniforms, antique toys, old clothing, farm tools, photography and art. Visitors to Holly Springs will not want to miss the Marshall County Historical Museum, one of the most interesting and unusual destinations the city has to offer. Like many sites concerned with Southern history, the museum devotes the first few exhibitions of its tour to artifacts from the C

ivil War era. As guests proceed to the upper floors, however, the true quirkiness of the place begins to come into focus. In one room, they find a collection of taxidermy animals indigenous to Mississippi; in the next, flapper girl clothing from the 1920s. Over here a large collection of Victorian children’s books shares floor space with an antique Victrola; while over there items made by the Native American tribes of Mississippi sit next to the first private bathtub ever owned in Holly Springs. From wall to wall, there is truly a little bit of everything: quilts, dresses, Elvis records, old advertisements, antique books and bottles, dollhouses, sports memorabilia, promotional materials from past presidential campaigns. The playful randomness of it all, coupled with the fact that everything on display was donated by local residents, has led many visitors to suggest that the place is more like an eccentric grandmother’s attic than a museum! Adding another layer to the collection’s considerable charm is the museum building itself. Just one of several Holly Springs structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was originally built as a girls’ dormitory for the Mississippi Synodical College during the early 20th century. That is why, unlike many modern museums, which are designed to move people in and out as quickly as possible, the Marshall County Historical Museum retains both the layout and the atmosphere of a domestic environment and gives the distinct impression that everyone is welcome to come in and stay for a while. We certainly hope you will.

12/18/2025
12/12/2025

Marshall County Historical Museum wishes everyone a joyous holiday season - Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Come see us!
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SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY
(music by John WIlliams, lyrics by Leslie Bricusse)

Candles in the window
Shadows painting the ceiling
Gazing at the fire-glow
Feeling that gingerbread feeling

Precious moments, special people
Happy faces, I can see

Somewhere in my memory
Holiday joys all around me
Living in my memory
All of the music, all of the magic
All of the family, home here with me

08/23/2025

We’re setting the table for something special…🍴✨Join us this September for a Southern Supper as we kick off a yearlong celebration of Kate at 150—honoring the life and legacy of Holly Springs’ own Kate Freeman Clark.

12/09/2024

Christmas is always a fun time in Holly Springs, with our annual Christmas Home Tours, Christmas Parade, and lots of beautifully-decorated homes, churches an...

12/05/2024

33rd Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Historic Holly Springs, Mississippi Coordinated by and proceeds to benefit: Marshall County Historical Museum 220 College Ave. P.O. Box 806 Holly Springs, MS www.marshallcountymuseum.com

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 Sending love and gratitude to all our friends, family, and the wonderful Holly Springs community. 💛

Address

220 E College Avenue
Holly Springs, MS
38635

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(662) 252-3669

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