U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson makes official visit to Natchez, Miss.

He speaks at press conference held by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

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Dr. Roscoe Barnes III, left, and U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson

U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, who represents Mississippi's 2nd congressional district, was one of several speakers at Thursday’s press conference (Jan. 19, 2023) at Natchez College. He said it was his first official visit to Natchez.

Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) called the press conference to announce expansion of preservation work in Adams County. Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $2.5 million grant to the Foundation for Mississippi History to support MDAH programs that promote public understanding of the role of religion in Mississippi history and culture. The Lilly Endowment has provided $750,000 for a pass-through grant to the General Missionary Baptist Convention for the restoration of T.J. Huddleston Chapel building at Natchez College.

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