Mississippi Heritage Trust

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Mississippi Heritage Trust's Listen Up! Historic Preservation Conference in Brookhaven.

It was inspiring to spend time with individuals and organizations who share a passion for preserving the places, stories, and architectural treasures that define Mississippi's unique character. Since its founding in 1992, the Mississippi Heritage Trust has been a leading advocate for historic preservation, working alongside local communities to protect the buildings and landmarks that connect us to our past while strengthening our future.

Through initiatives such as the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in Mississippi, preservation conferences, educational programs, and heritage awards, the organization continues to shine a spotlight on the importance of protecting the historic resources that make our state so special.

As communities like McComb continue investing in downtown revitalization, historic preservation remains one of the most powerful tools we have to celebrate our heritage, support economic development, and create vibrant places for future generations.

Thank you to the Mississippi Heritage Trust for an informative and inspiring day dedicated to preserving Mississippi's story.

06/07/2026

Madison the City has been awarded a 2026 America 250 Heritage Award in recognition of preserving the former Madison-Ridgeland School and converting it to City Hall. Alan Hoops accepted the award from the Mississippi Heritage Trust and presented it to Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler. The Mississippi Heritage Trust works to save and renew places meaningful to Mississippians and their history.

Built in 1910 as a two-story schoolhouse, the Madison-Ridgeland Public School underwent additions in 1922, 1936, and the 1960s. The school is architecturally important as the earliest known use of the Jacobethan Revival style, the 1920 era’s most fashionable school design. The building is designated a Mississippi Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

06/06/2026

Fans can help rebuild a Mississippi hotel after a fire — and even take home a piece tied to Erin and Ben Napier’s HGTV show.

06/04/2026

We had a wonderful evening kicking off Listen Up! 2026 with our Welcome Party and Annual Membership Meeting at Temple B'nai Shalom in Brookhaven. Hosted in partnership with the Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society, the evening offered a warm welcome to preservationists from across Mississippi as we gathered to celebrate another year of preservation successes and explore Brookhaven's rich history.

Swipe to view the conference schedule. Don't have tickets and want to join us? You can purchase tickets at the door tomorrow morning or visit https://mississippiheritage.networkforgood.com/events/99190-2026-listen-up-historic-preservation-conference-and-heritage-awards

06/02/2026

🚂 Next stop: Brookhaven, Mississippi!

Known for its historic downtown, beautiful architecture, and ongoing preservation success stories, Brookhaven is the perfect setting for this year's Listen Up! Historic Preservation Conference & Heritage Awards. Over the next few days, preservationists, community leaders, students, and advocates from across the state will gather to celebrate Mississippi's historic places and the people working to protect them.

The conference kicks off tomorrow, Wednesday evening with a Welcome Party and Mississippi Heritage Trust Annual Membership Meeting at Temple B'nai Shalom. Thursday features a full day of conference sessions, tours, and networking, followed by the America 250 Heritage Awards. Friday concludes with a half-day of programming and a historic tax credit tour of downtown Brookhaven.

We'd love to see you there!

For tickets, the full schedule, and additional conference information, visit: https://mississippiheritage.networkforgood.com/events/99190-2026-listen-up-historic-preservation-conference-and-heritage-awards

06/02/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this week in Brookhaven for the 2026 ListenUp! Historic Preservation Conference & Heritage Awards!

If you are arriving on Wednesday evening, please plan to join us for our Welcome Party and Mississippi Heritage Trust Annual Membership Meeting from 5:00–6:00 PM at the historic Temple B'nai Shalom, hosted in partnership with the Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society.

📍 Temple B'nai Shalom
227 S. Church Street
Brookhaven, MS

The Welcome Party is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow preservationists before the conference begins. We can't wait to gather again for another inspiring week of preservation, education, and networking.

Tickets are still available! View the full conference schedule, speakers, and event details here:
https://mississippiheritage.networkforgood.com/events/99190-2026-listen-up-historic-preservation-conference-and-heritage-awards

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