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The National Park Service, in partnership with the Jefferson National Parks Association, announced this week the awarding of nearly $335,200 in grants for 23 projects that include one in Natchez and another in Ferriday promoting cultural heritage preservation.
Hiram Revels Plaza being planned in Natchez got $25,000 while the Haney’s Big House exhibit in Ferriday received $7,423. (see details below)
Through NPS’ seven-state Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative grant program, the park service gives recipients up to $25,000 for a broad range of projects related to cultural resource preservation and heritage tourism.
“The LMDI grant funds building preservation projects, historical marker installations, preservation plans development, archeological site stabilization and heritage festivals,” said Timothy S. Good, superintendent of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site who chairs the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative.
“We are pleased to partner with the National Park Service in ensuring that communities throughout the Lower Mississippi Delta region have an opportunity to preserve and promote the culture and heritage of this vibrant region,” said David A. Grove, President and CEO of JNPA.
LMDI grants fund a variety of projects from building studies and museum exhibits to music heritage and cultural programming.
Grant details:
Hiram Revels Plaza: Design & Construction Services
Engineering and landscape design services to create Revels Plaza, a public space honoring Senator Hiram Revels, the first African American in the U.S. Congress. Situated at the St. Catherine Street gateway to Downtown Natchez, the plaza is adjacent to Zion Chapel, where Revels was pastor in 1865.
Funding: $25,000 — Recipient: City of Natchez
Haney’s Big House Exhibit
Haney’s Big House was a popular juke joint on the chitlin’ circuit during its time. Iconic piano players had a huge influence on the style of Jerry Lee Lewis. Musical scholars will be videoed as part of an exhibit in the “blues” corner. Legends will be interviewed for museum.
Funding: $7,423 – Recipient: Friends of Delta Music Museum Foundation
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