Membership

Membership is open to all who seek to preserve the best of the past to create a brighter future by preserving and promoting the special character of the Natchez region.

Donors may wish to consider becoming “Pillars of Support,” higher levels of giving that include special member benefits. Contact the Foundation to learn how you personally or your business might benefit from joining at one of the higher levels.

Membership Level

  • Student - $35.00

  • Senior Citizen - $35.00

  • Individual - $75.00

  • Family - $125.00

Pillars of Support

  • Tuscan Order - $500.00

    • Recognition on the HNF Website
    • 2 Tickets to Pillars Events
    • 2 Natchez Balloon Festival weekend passes, a poster, and t-shirt

  • Doric Order - $1,000.00

    • Tuscan Order benefits
    • 10% discount on HNF merchandise
    • One copy of an annual curated Natchez inspired book selection

  • Ionic Order - $3,000.00

    • Doric Order benefits
    • 2 passes to all HNF special events
    • 2 passes to the Natchez Balloon Festival cocktail buffet reception with sponsors/pilots

  • Corinthian Order - $5,000.00

    • Ionic Order benefits
    • Personalized Historic Natchez tour with lunch for 4 people

  • Portico - $10,000.00

    • Corinthian Order benefits
    • 2 tickets to all HNF special events
    • Use of a historic site in Natchez for a special event*

    *Site to be selected in collaboration with HNF staff, restrictions apply.

Corporate Membership Tiers

  • Partner Society - $150.00

    • Special membership for nonprofit organizations (Churches)

  • Preservation Society - $250.00

    • Listed on online directory
    • Access to membership lists for outreach
    • Recognition on HNF Website

  • Key Donor Society - $1,000.00

    • Preservation Society benefits
    • Use of Institute for a corporate event
    • Discounted sponsorship opportunities for HNF signature events
    • Special pillar event invitations (4)

  • Benefactor Society - $5,000.00

    • Key Donor Society benefits
    • Recognition at events
    • Opportunity to exhibit at events
    • Newsletter recognition

  • Founder Society - $10,000.00

    • Benefactor Society benefits
    • Physical recognition at the Natchez Institute (plaque, signage)
    • Opportunity for a corporate function at a historic site*
    • Special recognition and opportunity to speak at events, including annual meeting

    *Site to be selected in collaboration with the HNF staff based on availability, restrictions may apply

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Planning for the Future

The Historic Natchez Foundation looks forward to the rehabilitation and development of the Natchez Institute as a museum and archival center that interprets and preserves the history of Natchez. The 1901 Natchez Institute is the oldest surviving public school building in Natchez. The Foundation acquired the downtown building as its headquarters in 1992 and has substantially invested in its preservation and rehabilitation.

Architectural plans designate the entire first story of the building as museum exhibit space with each classroom dedicated to interpreting themes of Natchez history. The large, central hallway will feature rotating exhibits. The second story will house offices, meeting rooms, and research facilities. Elevator access has already been installed. In November 2018, the Foundation completed a year-long project to create a certified archival space in the basement of the Institute. The basement features climate control and fire suppression as well as dedicated storage rooms for collections from across the state of Mississippi.

The Foundation enjoys a strong working partnership with the Natchez National Historical Park and the two entities share archival and museum storage facilities. Help us make this museum and archival center a reality and contribute to our heritage tourism economy and the cultural enrichment of the Natchez community.

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