Foundation News
Stay informed about preservation related happenings in and around Natchez.
Friday, September 20th
HNF Selling House Owned by Beloved Community Philanthropist
The Historic Natchez Foundation is accepting sealed bids for the house of the late Neil Varnell, who bequeathed the property to the foundation in March.
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Friday, August 30th
Youth Photovoice Contest
Natchez-Adams County residents, ages 12-18, are invited to submit up to 2 original photos taken in Natchez-Adams County that reflect on either or both of the following questions:
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Monday, August 26th
Smithsonian Article and New Book Share Natchez Connection
On April 17, 1878, twelve white jurors entered a federal courtroom in Cincinnati, Ohio, to deliver the verdict in a now-forgotten lawsuit about American slavery. The plaintiff was Henrietta Wood...
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Thursday, August 22nd
MHT: Calling all Photographers
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in Mississippi Program, the Mississippi Heritage Trust is partnering
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Wednesday, August 14th
Natchez Democrat Coverage of New HNF Website
The Natchez organization dedicated to preserving the past stepped into the future with a new website this week.
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Wednesday, August 7th
The Raphael Building Balcony is Gone
Before and After images of the Raphael Building's facelift.
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Friday, August 2nd
Privy to the details: Professor documents outbuildings for landmark survey
As tourists lined up Thursday to take pictures of the octagonal mansion Longwood, one particular visitor focused his attention on the small square privy out back.
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Sunday, July 28th
Friday Night Fire Destroys Historic Frogmore House
“This is my 30th year, and this has been my terror all those years — this house catching fire,” Cothren said. “We don’t have fire hydrants out here.”
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Saturday, July 20th
Archaeologists unveil evidence of lost mound at Grand Village.
How many mounds are located at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians?
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Monday, July 1st
Districts, Properties Added to National Register
Two apartment complexes, a bowling alley, an ice factory, a community house, and a historic residence have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. On the recommendation of the Mississippi National Register Review Board, the U.S. Department of the Interior has approved...
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