Shape Up Mississippi (Catfish Row Museum)

The Catfish Row Museum will build its capacity to offer relevant museum experiences for the public, while expanding its collections and working toward the development of a new exhibit. With the assistance of consultants and local professionals, the museum will provide training for employees in the handling and care of museum and archival collections. The museum will also hire an administrative assistant, who will receive training in best management practices. In partnership with Jackson State University, the museum will conduct research and host community workshops to document local stories and artifacts as it develops a new exhibition highlighting past and present contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in Vicksburg. The university will also assist the museum in recruiting and training a graduate intern to support project activities. Exhibit design consultants will guide museum staff in designing and installing the exhibit.