Mississippi Heritage Trust

Board and staff development held eight executive committee meetings and four full board meetings. Held a new board member orientation.educational outreach printed and distributed 5,000 copies of the fall 2023 issue of elevation, the journal of the Mississippi Heritage Trust. Worked with the national Trust for historic preservation on advocacy for the federal historic tax credit during preservation advocacy week. Spoke with civic groups about the Mississippi Heritage Trust and the importance of historic preservation. Spoke with numerous statewide media outlets about the Mississippi Heritage Trust and preservation issues. Hosted an annual historic preservation conference in pascagoula. Hosted the announcement of the 10 most endangered historic places in Mississippi in jackson. Membership sent out membership renewal and thank-you letters in december. Hosted an annual membership meeting.local preservation assistance worked with communities on local preservation issues. Prepared letters of support for preservation organizations and projects across the state, including supporting local preservation efforts, recommending projects for grants, etc. Attended public meetings to advocate for historic preservation issues.preservation partners worked closely with state partners including the Mississippi department of archives and history and the Mississippi main street association to promote historic preservation across the state.