Welcome to the home page of the Natchez Historical Society. Organized in 1954, the Society is dedicated to the historical study of Natchez, Mississippi and the surrounding area. The local history spans an exceptionally long timeline from the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians to the present day city atop the high bluffs of the Father of Waters, the mighty Mississippi River. The contributions of Native Americans, African-Americans, and European settlers have combined to form a rich local tapestry important to the understanding of the larger regional and national historical record.
February 25th, 2025 Lecture: Paula C. Johnson, Professor, Syracuse University College of Law; Co-Founder and Director of the Syracuse University College of Law Cold Case Justice Initiative: Memory Lessons: Meeting the Imperative for Racial Justice Through Memory, Memorials, Knowledge, and Empowerment.