Mississippi’s lawmakers have provided $8M for two projects in Natchez: At Historic Jefferson College and at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. At HJC, part of the funds will go to develop a Historic Preservation Field School, working in cooperation with Mississippi State University and Tulane University. The Field School will offer hands-on training on things like brick repointing, stucco repair and window restoration. The types of restoration work needed in places like Natchez and New Orleans. The other part of the project is creating a Natchez history center. The restoration of historic buildings at Jefferson College is under way. At the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, plans are to build a new interpretive center and pavilion. The project is in the process selection of finding an architect and exhibit firm. There will be public meetings about the project. (Source: Magnolia State Live 04/17/22) Funds for new Historic Preservation Field School approved by Mississippi legislators - Magnolia State Live | Magnolia State Live
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