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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

Agriculture is one of the most important contributors to the economy of Mississippi, while lumbering is the next significant industrial sector. For this reason the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum where the history of these two industries is brought alive, make it an important stopover for anyone interested in the state’s history and traditions.

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum situated on 39 acres of land has in its premises the Ethic Heritage Center, Fortenberry-Parkman Farmstead, National Agricultural Aviation Museum, and the Forestry Auditorium.

Spread over 40,000 Square feet, the museum has displays of agricultural and lumbering tools dating back to several centuries. Also find some interesting pictures, and displays of life in rural Mississippi all from the bygone era. Exhibits of old quilts, cotton bales, flat irons and carved wooden canoes are only a small part of the exciting things on display. The Fitzgerald Collection, the antique Crazy Quilt collection and Small Town Mississippi are among the admired exhibits.

Apart from being an excellent source of education and information, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum has some great southern style cuisine, a hometown entertainment, a gift shop with interesting souvenirs and a year long events schedule.

A visit to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum definitely adds value to your Jackson trip.

• Address: 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
  
• Telephone: (601) 713-3365

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