Preserving Heritage Through Story
As America celebrates her 250th birthday in 2026, The Natchez Trace offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rekindle our connection to the people, landscapes, icons, and stories that helped build our country—while supporting rural communities that line the Trace today.
Each page of this fine-art coffee table book will capture the timeless beauty of the Trace through stunning photography and narrative storytelling, highlighting 18 towns across three states. The project unites artistry, history, and cultural preservation to inspire pride, understanding, and economic renewal in small-town America.
With support from Wedgewood Circle, this project seeks to connect art and purpose, transforming history into an invitation for reflection, travel, and shared discovery.
Project Timeline
The Natchez Trace: Discovering America on a 10,000-Year-Old Road is slated to hit stores in July 2027, with the documentary and podcast elements beginning in Spring 2026.
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Estimated Budget
Photography: $30,000
Book Design and Production: $50,000
Printing (four-color, 5,000 copies): $90,000
Film Production: $45,000
Marketing: $75,000
Administrative/Travel/Expenses: $15,000
TOTAL: $305,000
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Have a question? Contact Jay Sheridan at alongthetrace@gmail.com or by phone at 615-364-5143