Mississippi State MFA in Historic Preservation

Join us in congratulating Jeff Rosenberg on his new role as Chief Architectural Historian with Mississippi Department of Archives & History!

Jeff has been a dedicated advocate for Mississippi's historic places throughout his career, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside him in this new position . Congratulations, Jeff, and best wishes as you begin this exciting new chapter!

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 graduates! 🎓

In May, we celebrated the accomplishments of three students who completed the Master of Fine Arts in Historic Preservation at Mississippi State University.

Congratulations to Mary Claire Martin, Ava Fratesi, and Julie Thompson! We can't wait to see how each of you continues to preserve, protect, and share our historic places and stories.

Celebrate Preservation Month with us and the this May!

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re looking to the places that bring its most powerful promise to life, that “all people are created equal,” and to the people making sure those places endure. We want to hear about historic sites that tell Americans who we are, places that continue to shape our 250-year journey to becoming a more perfect union.

Preservation Month is your moment. Share how the historic places you love spark joy, inspire wonder, and connect members of your community to our shared history. The places that make us who we are deserve to be celebrated and protected!

The entire month of May, we are holding a membership drive! We have a goal of reaching 250 members by the end of the month and need your help: please consider joining us and inviting a friend! You can easily join via our website mississippiheritage.com/membership.

As we celebrate Preservation Month, we’re also looking forward to gathering with preservationists from across the state at our 2026 Listen Up! Historic Preservation Conference and Heritage Awards in Brookhaven on June 4–5. Make plans to join us as we continue the conversation about the people and places shaping Mississippi’s future through preservation.

Happy Preservation Month!

📣 Students, this is for you! Apply for a stipend to attend the 2026 Listen Up! Historic Preservation Conference.

-Complimentary conference registration for all applicants with five students recieving a $100 travel stipend
-Open to students of any age
-Any school, and any degree program

📍 Brookhaven, Mississippi
📅 June 4 & 5, 2026

Applications due May 22nd. To apply, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCUOi_X1MxEU7EIU6A4MZmT1nnMSi9R2LaaqSR1Wijwrphgg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113762598142981732316

Hosted by Mississippi Heritage Trust. Join us and be part of the next generation shaping preservation!