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Manship House Museum

Located on East Fortification Street, this is a Gothic Revival house built in 1857 by Charles Henry Manship, a decorative painter who was mayor of Jackson during the Civil War. A film describes techniques used to restore the house's original faux woodgraining and marbling. An adjoining visitor center displays Manship family memorabilia and 19th century deorative arts pieces.

Open Tuesday through Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm; closed holidays.

Location: 420 E. Fortification St., Jackson Mississippi 39202 Telephone 601-961-4724

Other History nearby:
(Vicksburg) Anchuca
(Vicksburg) Balfour House
(Vicksburg) Belle of the Bends
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Candy Company Museum
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Museum
(Vicksburg) Civil War Living History

02/13 Coming to The Jackson area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
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