07/13/2026
The City of Natchez has officially proclaimed July 13 as "Julyteenth Day," commemorating the day Union troops arrived in Natchez in 1863 to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Read about the ceremony, the proclamation, and what it means for the city's history.
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NATCHEZ, Miss. - The City of Natchez officially recognized July 13 as "Julyteenth Day" Monday, with Mayor Dan ...