Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center

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Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center 200 North Huntington Street, Kosciusko, MS The structure served as the First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko from 1899 to 1984.

The Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 and designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1995. The Victorian-American-type stained-glass windows are exceptionally noteworthy and are dedicated to some of the 1890 stalwarts of the community. Mary Ricks Thornton spearheaded a community drive to reactivate the Kosciusko-Attala Historical Society and purchase the old church for its headquarters. The group purchased the property for $80,000 in 1987. The facility is now used for meetings of the historical society and can be used for weddings, club programs, recitals, lectures, etc.

Join us tonight for the last presentation in our Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series. Retired Judge John Clark...
06/23/2026

Join us tonight for the last presentation in our Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series.

Retired Judge John Clark Love will present From Trace to Trade: The Economic Story of Kosciusko & Attala County. Explore the rich economic history of Kosciusko and Attala County, Mississippi, from the earliest days along the Natchez Trace to the growth of commerce, agriculture, and industry that shaped our community. This talk will highlight the people, businesses, and events that built the local economy, offering a window into how our county grew and prospered over time. Join us for a journey through the economic story of the heart of central Mississippi.

Don’t miss tonight’s presentation on the history of the Natchez Trace.
06/16/2026

Don’t miss tonight’s presentation on the history of the Natchez Trace.

06/09/2026
06/03/2026

The Attala Historical Society officially launched its “Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series” Tuesday evening at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center in Kosciusko. The opening program featured William “Brother” Rogers, former director of […]

06/02/2026
The Attala Historical Society will kick off its America 250 Lecture series Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 PM at the Mary Ricks ...
06/01/2026

The Attala Historical Society will kick off its America 250 Lecture series Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 PM at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center. William “Brother” Rogers will present LEARNING MISSISSIPPI HISTORY THROUGH HISTORICAL MARKERS.

From traditional green historical markers to the Mississippi Blues Trail, Freedom Trail, Country Music Trail, and Mississippi Mound Trail, the state’s history is told along its roads. The speaker takes a fun romp through history that will interest anyone who likes fascinating trivia about the state.

“Brother” Rogers has served as the director of the Programs and Communication Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History before retiring in 2025. From 1990 to 2016, he was the associate director of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service in Starkville, Mississippi.

Hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

A series of history lectures tied to the America 250 celebration will take place throughout the month of June in Kosciusko. Mayor Tim Kyle announced the lecture series will begin June 2 and continue every […]

04/27/2026

Students across Kosciusko and Attala County have a chance to showcase their creativity and historical knowledge as part of upcoming celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. The Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education (KFEE) has announced […]

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Kosciusko, MS
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