Heritage and Hoop Skirts

This audiobook explores the history of Natchez, Mississippi, revealing how the city's image as the "Old South" was crafted through a cultural narrative shaped by local women during the Great Depression. It examines how this romanticized portrayal, centered on antebellum architecture and graceful living, was promoted with the help of New Deal programs, shaping the city's identity as a tourist destination. The story also addresses the racial and social impacts of this transformation, offering insights into how place and history are assigned and redefined over time.