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The Historic Natchez Foundation works to strengthen the sense of place that
defines Natchez.
The Natchez Institute
1901
Headquarters of the Historic Natchez Foundation

Founded in 1974,
the Historic Natchez Foundation has:
Prepared National Register
nominations
for seven historic districts throughout the city.
Provided tax incentives and
grant eligibility and assisted
with hundreds of rehabilitation of historic properties
Rehabilitated historic
houses for affordable housing
through the Heritage Housing Program
Stimulated development and
confidence in downtown
through the Storefront Rehabilitation Program
Preserved endangered
historic properties
through their acquisition, restoration, and resale
Preserved and catalogued
historic public records
through the Courthouse Records Project
Provided historical
information and encouragement
to hundreds of people about benefits of historic preservation
Catalogued decorative arts
and promoted Natchez
through the Historic Natchez Collection of Reproductions |