‘If these walls could talk’: Fundraising under way to restore roof of historic Dr. Banks house - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Fundraiser launched for Dr. John Bowman Banks Museum - Mississippi Monitor

Mayor Dan Gibson and the staff of the Dr. John Bowman Banks Museum recently launched a fundraising campaign to secure the funds needed to repair the museum’s roof.   Mayor Dan Gibson kicked off a fundraising campaign Wednesday, April 9, for the Dr. John Bowman Banks Museum, which is commonly known as the Dr. John Banks House. Gibson was joined by the museum staff and other community members. He said a total of $15,000 is being sought to repair t…

Old Frailey Mansion burned … if only walls could talk

Chevas Walker, Cave In Rock, took the above photo of the Frailey Mansion several years ago.     Chad and Renee Mills, Cave In Rock, captured (the above and following) photos of the Old Frailey Mansion after hearing reports it was on fire on March 27, 2025. By Jennifer Lane Editor What wood was left in the uninhabited structure of the “Old Frailey Mansion” burned on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This place, that was once called home to many, was loca…

‘If these walls could talk’: Fundraising under way to restore roof of historic Dr. Banks house - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — Wednesday, April 9, the 140th anniversary of the date the first African American doctor in Natchez and in the State of Mississippi received his medical license, was the launch date of a fundraising campaign to restore the roof of his Natchez home. Built in 1892, the Dr. John Bowman Banks house at 9 Saint Catherine St. holds a lot of history. Not only was it the doctor’s home, but it also served as the NAACP headquarters in the civil ri…