Join your friends and neighbors and make new friends by participating in Natchez Reads, a reading program focused on reading a single book that resonates with the history of our community. The shared experience of reading, discussing, and exploring the themes of a book encourages us to learn more about our history and to learn from and listen to one another.
The book, The Girl from Greenwich Street, by Lauren Willig is based on the true story of the first murder trial in the United States for which there is a recorded transcript. Defended by Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, and Henry Brockholst Livingston, architect Levi Weeks was tried and acquitted for murder. Unable to escape his newfound notoriety, Weeks moved to Natchez to begin his life anew.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 11, 5:30 pm
“Levi Weeks in Natchez”
Presented by Carter Burns
Auburn, 400 Duncan Ave.
Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 pm
“Aaron Burr: The Duel and the Treason Trial”
Presented by Edward Bond
HNF, 108 S. Commerce St.
Tuesday, July 28, 5:30 pm
Book Discussion
Led by Betty Jo Harris
Dixon Books, 514 Main St.
Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 pm
Special viewing of “Hamilton”
The Broadway Musical
Judge Armstrong Library,
220 S. Commerce St.
Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 pm
“Connections: Ntz to NY”
Presented by Jeff Mansell
HNF, 108 S. Commerce St.
Friday, September 25, 6:30 pm
In Conversation with
Lauren Willig, author of
The Girl from Greenwich Street
Historic Auburn, 400 Duncan Ave.
Natchez Book Reads 2026
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