The goal of the 10 MostEndangered Historic Places list in Mississippi is to raise awareness about the most threatened historic places in Mississippi and the dangers they are facing which could lead to their destruction. Check out the new list for 2007.
Old State Capitol Ornaments and
Mississippi Note Card Sets
Need a special Mississippi gift to give or have for yourself? Well these items are unique gifts and help support the programs at the Mississippi Heritage Trust! Chose from a pewter ornament of the Old State Capitol, a set of note cards featuring historic postcard images of sites on MHT's 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list or images of the Lost Treasures of the Coast, and note cards with architectural drawings of buildings in Mississippi from the Historic American Building Survey. All orders will be processed when the orders are placed by phone or order forms arrive at the MHT office. All Items will be shipped via first class mail in padded envelopes. Express shipping available by calling the MHT office at 601-354-0200.
This limited edition pewter ornament features the Old State Capitol in Jackson which served as the Mississippi seat of government from 1839 to 1903. The ornament is 2 inches wide by 1 inch tall and can be used as an ornament or worn on a necklace or as a pin. A brief history of the building is included with the ornament, which comes in a sealed package.
Mississippi's 10 Most Endangered Places
Note Cards - $10
The 10 Most note cards are reproductions of historic postcards of sites that are on MHT’s 10 Most Endangered List. Two images of each of the following sites are included in each pack of 10 note cards and envelopes: King Edward Hotel in Jackson, White House Hotel in Biloxi, Hawkins Field in Jackson, Houlka High School in Houlka, and Mississippi Industrial College in Holly Springs. Information about each site is printed on the back side of the card. Cards are 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches. Below are the images of the note cards:
King Edward Hotel Mississippi Industrial College
Jackson Holly Springs
Hawkins Field - Jackson
Houlka School - Houlka
White House Hotel - Biloxi
Lost Treasures of the Mississippi Coast
Note Cards - $10
The Lost Treasures note cards are reproductions of historic postcards of sites from the Mississippi Coast that were lost during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Two images of each of the following sites are included in each pack of note cards: Old Pass Christian Library, Merchants Bank - Bay St. Louis, Great Southern Golf and Country Club - Gulfport, Anderson Park Pavilion - Pascagoula, and the Father Ryan House - Biloxi. Information about each site is printed on the back side of the card. Cards are 3 ½ by 5 ½ inches and come with envelopes.
Old Pass Christian Library
Merchants Bank - Bay St. Louis
Great Southern Golf and Country Club - Gulfport
Anderson Park Pavilion - Pascagoula
Father Ryan House - Biloxi
Mississippi Images from the
Historic American Building Survey (HABS)
Note Cards - $12
The HABS note cards features images of architectural drawings from the Historic American Building Survey which began in 1933 to document important buildings across the U.S. In this set are twelve images including: Warren County Courthouse, Manship House - Jackson, Shamrock - Vicksburg, ‘Old French Fort’ - Pascagoula, Butler Dogtrot - Tishomingo County, Rosalie - Natchez, Sullivan House - Ocean Springs, Chapel of the Cross - Mannsdale, The Gillis House - Biloxi, Aberdeen Station - Aberdeen, Gloucester - Natchez, and the Pleasant Reed House - Biloxi. Information about each site is printed on the back side of the card. Cards are 5 by 7 inches and come with envelopes in a gift box with clear cover.