Dr. John Bowman Banks Museum

Duration

• One Hour

About

• The John Banks House was established in 2020 to offer a fresh perspective of Natchez history and community life during the early 20th century. Dr. John Bowman Banks was the first African American doctor in Natchez. He began practicing medicine in 1889. Not only was he a physician, but he also served his community as a businessman, prominent church leader, and active civil rights organizer. In fact, his home was the central hub of many civil rights meetings. Today, the museum home exists to educate and inspire people. The museum features informational text panels, an exhibit of an early medical room, period furniture, moving photographs, and original documents on display.