NATCHEZ — The Home With Heroes Foundation Inc. of the Miss-Lou once again is sponsoring the Miss-Lou Honor Ride to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The ride will honor World War II veterans, and is open to the public.

“This will be an opportunity for travelers to see this fantastic museum and ride with actual World War II veterans,” said G. Mark LaFrancis, president of the foundation. “This will be a memorable trip.”

For more information about the museum, visit nationalww2museum.org.

The Honor Ride will be Saturday, March 14, departing from Natchez at 7 a.m. and returning to Natchez approximately 7 p.m. The trip cost includes a coach ride to and from the museum, refreshments to and from, a gift bag, entrance to all the museum exhibits, and entrance to the outstanding “Beyond All Boundaries” experience narrated by Tom Hanks. Lunch is not included; there are two restaurants in the museum.

The excursion is free for World War II veteran. Each World War II veteran must have an able-bodied escort. Escort cost is $100 per person. Cost to the general public is $115 per person. Deadline to sign up is Friday, March 6.

“This museum is one of the most outstanding in America, and covers all facets of World War II. It is both educational and enlightening,” LaFrancis said.

Forms are available at the Veterans Agent Office in Natchez (second floor of the Senior Center, Washington Street), Allgood Business Machines, Highland Boulevard, Dianne’s Frame Shop, John R. Junkin Drive, Mims Jewelers, Main Street and Reed Insurance, Carter Street, Vidalia.

Also, forms may be downloaded from the Facebook Page: Home With Heroes. For more information or forms contact LaFrancis at 601-442-0980 or Jimmy Allgood, Home With Heroes vice president at 601-597-6658, or email homewithheroes@live.com.