Adkerson Family Foundation Donates $10 Million to Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
Richard C. Adkerson and his family's foundation have donated $10 million to the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library Fund at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, to aid in the construction of a new, dedicated home for the library.
Columbus Tupelo West Point Starkville, MS, November 11, 2026 — A significant philanthropic contribution has been made to support the future home of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library. Richard C. Adkerson and his family’s foundation have donated $10 million to the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library Fund.
The donation is earmarked to assist in the construction of a new, dedicated facility for the library. This new building aims to provide a permanent and specialized space for the collection and its associated programs.
Mississippi State University, located in Starkville, Mississippi, is the institutional home of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library. The library is dedicated to preserving and promoting the study of the life and times of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a commanding general of the Union Army.
The specific timeline for the construction project and the total projected cost of the new facility were not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, further details regarding the scope of the new home for the library, such as its features or capacity, were not immediately available.
Richard C. Adkerson is a notable figure, and his family’s foundation has directed this substantial gift towards advancing the mission of the Grant Presidential Library. The donation is expected to be a key factor in enabling the construction of the much-needed dedicated space, furthering the library’s role in historical scholarship and public engagement.
The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library is part of the university’s extensive archives and collections, housing manuscripts, photographs, books, and other materials related to Grant’s military and presidential careers, as well as the Civil War era. The need for a new, dedicated home has been a long-standing consideration for the institution, aiming to better house and display these important historical artifacts.
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