5 Fulton Street
Burnsville, Mississippi

Phone: 662-423-3500

Open by appointment only

Step into the past at the Burnsville One-Room Colored School Museum, a poignant representation of similar schools that once dotted the landscape. This museum serves as a vital interpreter of the history of one-room schools in the county, shedding light on the educational journey of local African-American families and their children.

Original artifacts, from desks to antique furnishings, schoolbooks, and lamps, adorn the exhibits, offering a tangible connection to our shared cultural heritage. The stories told here resonate not only within this county but echo the experiences of communities statewide. Explore the rich tapestry of our collective past as the museum brings to life the lives and aspirations of those who once attended this humble yet significant educational institution.