Mississippi's 10 Most Endangered Historic Places are unveiled every other April and travel the state in the form of a photographic exhibit to raise awareness of the plight of many of our unique historic resources. Many previous listings are now under restoration because of the attention brought to those places. A jury of 10 people from around the state has the difficult task of selecting the 10 properties in Mississippi that are the most threatened out of the submitted nominations.

"Each of the endangered places holds a special place in our collective memory and helps to define who we are as a people, as a culture, as a state. The importance of their continued preservation cannot be overstated. We need these places so that our children's children will understand who they are."

Thomas S. Howorth
Past President, Mississippi Heritage Trust

Heritage Awards honor individuals and organizations from around the state whose projects show commitment to excellence in preservation. Awards are given out every other year.  View awards summaries for 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1999.

Experience Mississippi Historic Preservation Conference is held jointly with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History every year and offers participants the opportunity to learn about preservation trends and tools.  The next Preservation Conference will take place in April of 2008.

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