The Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration takes pride in announcing plans for the 36th annual Celebration, taking place March 27-29, 2025. Using the theme “Follow the Frenchman through Natchez: The Farewell Tour of Lafayette,” this historical conference will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Gilbert du Mortier, the Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour of the United States.
This two-and-a-half-day event will be done in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution. It will feature a living history educational encampment for high school students, a series of expert lectures on the life and contributions of Lafayette to the history of our nation, a reenactment of Lafayette’s journey up the Mississippi and his stop in Natchez in 1825, and several events including a General’s Banquet with period music and dance.
VIEW THE FULL 2025 SCHEDULE HERE
*SCHEDULE UPDATE: Due to rain, the Welcome Reception at Rosalie on Friday night will be moved to the Natchez Convention Center, located at 211 Main St, Natchez, MS at 6:00 p.m.
*Online registration for ticketed events is now closed. There will be a limited number of tickets for events that will be available at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis (excluding the Welcome Reception which is at capacity). We look forward to seeing you in Natchez!
Conference Co-Sponsors:
Co-Lin, the Adams County Board of Supervisors, Visit Natchez, Mississippi Arts Commission, Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi Humanities Council, Southwest Mississippi Center for Culture & Learning at Alcorn State University, Walmart, Sons of the American Revolution, DAR, American Cruise Lines, and the generous contributions of individuals and businesses throughout the state and region.
Contact:
Brittany Caldwell, NLCC Director, Copiah-Lincoln Community College
nlcc@colin.edu or call 601.446.1104 or 601.446.1101.
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