French Camp, Mississippi

On the road again, we're on the road again......
This time, we are at French Camp, Mississippi! We just arrived Friday, and we will be here for the month of January, and the month of March. I intended to get some pictures yesterday and today, but it was too cold, rainy, and snowy, so decided to post without the pictures. Over the next three weeks, I should be able to get pictures.

French Camp is located on the Natchez Trace. MMAP will be working on several buildings at the French Camp Academy, a Christian boarding school for junior high and high school students. The whole town is part of the Academy, which was established in 1885. The Academy seems to have a great deal of support through their onsite ministries and endeavors.

The French Camp Historic District is operated by French Camp Academy. It originally was known as the Frenchman's Camp, founded around 1810 when Louis Le Fleur and his family opened a stand or tavern and inn. Among other buildings in the historic district, an 1848 antebellum home was moved to the property and restored in 1981.

French Camp is still functioning as a refuge along the Trace with Bed and Breakfast facilities, Council House Cafe, Second Blessings Thrift Store, and homemade bread, made at the Welcome Center.

The school also has a Gospel Music Radio station, WFCA 107.9, and can be heard world wide through their website, www.wfcafm108.com! What an outreach for a small community. It has also recently added Rainwater Observatory.

A lodge, conference center and lake, part of Camp of the Rising Son, are also located on the 900 acres.

I am anxious to start exploring! The weather has not been cooperative, though!
Of the assignments we have had, all have been welcoming; but I must say, this place has demonstrated it most with comments, attitude, enthusiasm and joy! So, with this as the background information, we look forward to beginning our work Monday morning with excitement!