Foundation News
Stay informed about preservation related happenings in and around Natchez.
Wednesday, November 6th
Angels on the Bluff this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
In October 2000 a new event debuted on the bluffs overlooking the majestic Mississippi River. This unusual tour was not of historic homes or sites in the Natchez area...
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Tuesday, October 29th
Natchez and Historic Natchez Foundation to Host 2020 SESAH Conference
Architectural scholars and historians from across the southeast will convene in Natchez in October 2020.
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Tuesday, October 29th
Most endangered historic places: Mississippi Heritage Trust’s list spotlights state’s threatened significant sites
Mississippi Heritage Trust enters its 20th year as a historic preservation advocate with more than a few successes under its belt, and another list of 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in Mississippi
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Tuesday, October 22nd
Join HNF and the Natchez Historical Society Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30!
The Natchez Historical Society invites you to join us on Tuesday at the Historic Natchez Foundation, 108 South Commerce Street. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social gathering, followed by the program at 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 22nd
Natchez Balloon Festival A Success
Natchez Balloon Festival officials say this year’s attendance may have been the largest ever.
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Monday, October 7th
MDAH uses high-tech tools to plan for future of Historic Jefferson College
Since closing the property to daily visitors in July, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History has started to prepare for the future redevelopment of the state landmark.
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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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