Mississippi 4-H Museum

Get to know your state officers! Vice President Jonah Holland is a member of Tishomingo County 4-H. We will be featuring an officer each month until May! Check out Jonah Holland's fun Q&A!

Q: What is your funniest 4-H memory?
A: One night during Co-op 2016, my roommate, Ty, decided he wanted to teach me how to trim my beard. Once word got out that he had an electric trimmer to my face, a crowd gathered in our dorm to watch. About halfway through the journey, the trimmer's battery died and no charger was packed with it. Another 4-H'er had clippers with him. I'll never forget Ty looking at me and saying, "I'm about to trim you up just like one of my show calves."

Q: What does the green jacket mean to you?
A: When I think of the green jacket, I think of responsibility and setting a positive example for my peers. Looking back, I remember looking up to all those in green jackets. Every time I put mine on, I get a sense of pride like I'm getting my chance to fulfill the legacy of everyone who has come before me.

Mississippi 4-H Museum updated their website address.

Mississippi 4-H Museum updated their business hours.

Our Hands to Larger Service! A fun 3 days filled with workshops, campus tours and competitive events in almost every contest you can imagine! We are always striving to make the best....BETTER! (We will update this album with more pictures in the coming days.)

Go Lauderdale County 4-H! They volunteered their time to help with FARMtastic! Living it out..."Our hands to larger service."

Lowndes County 4-H is ready to do some livestock judging this morning in Starkville! 🍀

It's National Volunteer Week! Comment below if you've ever volunteered with 4-H OR tag a current volunteer to show thanks. It's no secret....We couldn't do 4-H without our AWESOME volunteers!!

A Mississippi 4-H'er named Mikayla posted..."Today, I am thankful to be a part of such an inspiring program that has made a difference in my life as well as so many others. This man along with the other leaders within our county have provided me with a firm foundation of encouragement, love, and support for whatever I set my mind to. No telling how much time outside of a set work schedule the MSU Extension Service employees spend creating a bright future for all youth involved. Thank you so much for your service and belief in me and my future as a 4-Her. Making the best better one step at a time 💗" (She is pictured with Trent Barnett, Extension agent at the Calhoun County Extension Office)

Photos from Dixie National 2016! This album will be updated throughout the week. Feel free to tag anyone you recognize!

A Mississippi 4-H'er named Grey posted..." to this February when I had the honor of receiving the Dixie Nationals Scholarship from Governor Bryant and Commissioner Hyde-Smith. As I prepare for my final year, I am truly grateful for the time I have spent with 4H and the countless number of people and animals that I have gotten the chance to meet. I wouldn't trade these years for anything."

WTOK-TV on Instagram: “Thank You @lauderdalecounty_ms4h for sending this our way. ・・・ Come join us!” “Thank You for sending this our way. ・・・ Come join us!”

Always great to look back at memories.

Throwing it back to 2007! Do you recognize anybody? This is the 4-H Leadership Team at the Legislative Lunch! 🍀

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A two-alarm fire tore through the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, where it consumed two buildings, housing farm animals and equipment, just before 5:00 Thursday afternoon, November13th.
Jackson Fire Department Chief Investigator Greg Travis says it took about 50 fire fighters over an hour to get the roaring flames under control. He said, "They did a great job of bringing the fire under control in a timely manner and also, keeping the fire contained from some of the other adjacent buildings here on the property."
The 4-H Museum was not involved in the fire. Will keep you posted when we here more.

We currently do not have an Extension staff person located at the Museum, however if you are in Jackson and want to visit, please stop into the Ag Museum and go to the main office. They will be glad to show you around the museum. Deborah Knight, a former 4-H Youth Agent, is helping the Ag Museum with the 4-H Museum on large event days. Thank you Deborah we appreciate you.

Over 1,200 visitors have been to the museum since mid February. Weather has restricted visits to some extent. School visits have not yet peaked and the rest of April and first of May should be a busy time. We will have 4-H Leadership Team members at the museum during the Advisory Council meeting Tuesday, April 16 due to the Hinds County Extension 4-H Ag Adventures Day.

T-shirts, T-shirts, T-shirts! 4-H has T-shirts!!!!!!! Have you been looking for 4-H T-shirts from past events? Do you have old 4-H T-shirts that you would like to replace? This is your chance!!! 4-H is hosting a T-shirt sale that will make you smile. If you want to purchase T-shirts as gifts, these will be great for Christmas stocking stuffers! The "newest t-shirt "4-H at MSU/My State; My Team; My 4-H" are $11.00 each ($10.00 $+ $1.00 S&H) All other shirts are $6.00 each ($5.00 + $1.00 S&H). IMPORTANT..... Supplies are LIMITED, so please contact Betty Rawlings with the sizes and numbers. She will verify we have them and can pull them. We DO NOT have all sizes in all shirts, but we do have YOUTH sizes in some styles, Once you email Bettysizes and numbers, she will confirm and send you the information needed to complete your order.

Betty L. Rawlings,
4-H Youth Development
662/325-3350
[email protected]

Mary Jo Morgan (Wedgeworth) pictured at a 4-H Victory Girl in support of the war effort. article detailing Mary Jo Morgan (Wedgeworth) and her dedication to the "win the war"

The Mississippi 4-H Museum now has a Google+ page!! go ahead and +1 us (like us) on Google+

Mississippi 4-H Learning Center and Museum - Google+ Mississippi 4-H Learning Center and Museum - Mississippi 4-H Learning Center and Pete Frierson 4-H Museum is a 2,000 sq ft facility located at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson, MS. The museum provides a detail display

this is the design for the official 4-H uniform for 1949!! it is very similar to the one displayed at the museum except ours is a an earlier dress version. if you come accross this pattern or this suit we would love to have it for the 4-Her room display at the museum.

1949 Vintage Sewing Pattern. Official 4-H Club Suit-Dress by McCalls 3085

The 4-H Celebration kicked off the re-opening of the 4-H Museum!

Reception for the Re-Opening of the MS 4-H Learning Center and Museum. Oct. 28, 2011.

4-H and the museum both got great coverage at the MS 4-H Celebration!

Video Landing Page - WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS:

The museum opening went fantastic!! The exhibits where a hit! The kids had a blast in our children's area and the talking tree made a big impression. If you haven't some by to see the museum then make your way to jackson and check it out! Pictures to come.

We are gearing up and putting the finishing touches on the museum renovations!! come to the 4-H Celebration and see for yourself!