To celebrate the history of the Wechsler School, the Wechsler Foundation is inviting everyone to a weekend filled with fun and entertainment. “This weekend represents the celebration and bringing the community together, particularly those who are alumni of the school. It’s somewhat of a homecoming,” said Eugene Boger, a member of the foundation. The school has historical significance as the first brick public-school building in Mississippi built for African American students

Renovations continue at the historic Wechsler School in Meridian. “We’re trying to restore the school. The significance of the school is that the original portion was built in 1892. It was the first brick structure built in Mississippi for African Americans using public funds,” said Edward Lynch, board president of the Wechsler Foundation. After receiving a $107,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the Wechsler Foundation is looking to rebuild

A one-of-a-kind traveling museum has made a stop in Meridian. “I’m actually enjoying this field trip. It’s very breathtaking. It’s a learning experience. I think many people need to come here and learn about it,” said Jaylon Brown, a sixth grader at Magnolia Middle School. It’s called the Red Tail Museum. The Wechsler Foundation brought the museum to Meridian as way to raise money to help restore the Wechsler School. “We’re going to start downstairs as far as renovation g

The Wechsler School is on its way to becoming the community hub it once was. On Saturday, the Wechsler Foundation kicked off a capital campaign to rebuild the school. “The Mississippi Department of archives and history has granted us almost $86,000. We are to match with approximately $20,000. We’re well on our way to raising that $20,000 with these capital campaigns that we’re now launching,” said Greg Moore, a member of the Wechsler Foundation. To help raise funds, the fo

The Wechsler School, one of the remaining buildings apart of Meridian’s black history, stands in disrepair. But the Wechsler foundation hopes to raise support for its restoration this Saturday during Wechsler Awareness Day. “Our primary goal is to restore this building and this entire property to its former glory. It was a hub of activity including entertainment and theater arts. We have plans to make it an educational center as well as a resource for individuals who may h