Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society

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Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society The society preserves artifacts, historical sites, and the history of our town and county, The museum is still growing and accepting materials and artifacts.

The Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society held its first meeting in February 2008; and right from the start, its founders hoped to create a museum dedicated to area history. At the same time, a group of Jewish families was thinking about ways to preserve the structure and history of the B'nai Sholom Temple, built in 1896. The members of the temple, with the help of the Institute for Southern Jewish Life, decided to combine their interest in preservation with that of the historical society and March 2011, two collections, housed in one building, opened to the public. Entrance to the museum is free, but donations are welcome. Membership to the historical society is just $25 a year and all contributions are tax-deductible. If you have a suggestion for a special exhibit or if there is a subject you would like to learn more about, please let us know.

10/20/2026
08/22/2026

Mississippi's Oldest Standing Synagogue Buildings

Temple Gemiluth Chessed (Port Gibson) 1892

TEMPLE B’NAI SHALOM (Brookhaven)
1896

Temple B'nai Israel (Natchez)
1905

Hebrew Union Congregation (Greenville) 1906

Temple Anshe Chesed (Vicksburg)
1906

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm and the first Saturday of the month
08/13/2026

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm and the first Saturday of the month

Did you know Brookhaven has a historical museum, right in the heart of downtown?

Housed in Brookhaven’s historic former Jewish synagogue, the museum is full of stories, artifacts and pieces of our community’s rich history. It’s a wonderful stop for locals and visitors alike!

They are located in downtown Brookhaven and are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or by appointment.

Have you visited the Lincoln County Historical Museum? If not, add it to your Brookhaven must-see list!

Lance Alworth, a Brookhaven legend, Class of 1958
07/30/2026

Lance Alworth, a Brookhaven legend, Class of 1958

Lance Alworth, who was raised in Lincoln County and went to Brookhaven High School, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 29, 1978.

Alworth is a former football wide receiver who played for the San Diego Chargers and the Dallas Cowboys. Often considered one of the greatest wide receivers of all time, he played for 11 seasons, from 1962 through 1972, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978. He was the first player inducted whose playing career was principally in the AFL. Alworth is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Career highlights and awards:

Super Bowl champion (VI)
AFL champion (1963)
AFL Player of the Year (1963)
6× First-team All-AFL (1963–1968)
Second-team All-AFL (1969)
7× AFL All-Star (1963–1969)
3× AFL receiving yards leader (1965, 1966, 1968)
3× AFL receptions leader (1966, 1968, 1969)
3× AFL receiving touchdowns leader (1964–1966)
NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
AFL All-Time Team
Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
Los Angeles Chargers No. 19 retired
First-team All-American (1961)
Third-team All-American (1960)
2× First-team All-SWC (1960, 1961)
Second-team All-SWC (1959)
College Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Photo courtesy of USA Today

For active members and guest. Presented this Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30pm.AT THE LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALO...
07/20/2026

For active members and guest. Presented this Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30pm.

AT THE LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, 227 South Church Street, Brookhaven, MS

A Navy Cross recipient from Brookhaven will be the subject of this month’s historical presentation by the Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society. In March 1942, Lt. Commander Hyram Cassedy […]

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07/02/2026

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Address

227 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS
39601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

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