The Foundation for Mississippi History was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Junior League of Jackson to support the construction of the park. The announcement was made during a press conference on Tuesday, June 10, at the Two Mississippi Museums.

Jonathan Lee, board chairman of the Foundation for Mississippi History, and Molly Griffin, president of the Junior Leagues of Jackson (JLJ), along with other MDAH staff and JLJ members, pose with a $100,000 check donated by the JLJ for Crigler Park.

Jonathan Lee, board chairman of the Foundation for Mississippi History, and Molly Griffin, president of the Junior League of Jackson (JLJ), along with other MDAH staff and JLJ members, pose with a $100,000 check donated by the JLJ for Crigler Park.

Katie Blount, executive director of MDAH, and Jonathan Lee, board chairman of the Foundation for Mississippi History, speak with members of the media during the June 10 press conference.