Hurricane Katrina is one of the greatest human tragedies in the nation’s history – but it also could be one of the greatest cultural disasters America has ever experienced and the greatest that Mississippi has suffered.  Many historic buildings on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have been destroyed; however, many remain and these represent the best of traditional coastal architecture.  Many of these historic buildings are heavily damaged and in danger of being torn down in the clean-up efforts.  If we are to save what few remaining resources we have left we must act quickly to stabilize these endangered buildings.  If you would like to help save Mississippi’s coastal architecture for the future please consider giving to the Historic Properties Recovery Fund.  Your contribution will be used immediately for temporary stabilization, technical assistance for property owners, and public education. 

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Please accept this gift/pledge of $_______________ to assist in the recovery efforts related to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Please make checks payable to the Mississippi Heritage Trust or fill out the information below to pay by credit card.

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Please mail gift/pledge to:  Mississippi Heritage Trust, P.O. Box 577, Jackson, MS 39205

For questions please contact David Preziosi at 601-354-0200 or david@mississippiheritage.com.

Thank you for helping to save a significant part of Mississippi’s architectural heritage!