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10 Most Endangered Unveiling Oct. 22
A program that highlights threats faced by significant sites across the state will celebrate a milestone this year when the Mississippi Heritage Trust announces its tenth list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in Mississippi. The announcement will be made on Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in Jackson at the Lowry House, which was once itself endangered and is now undergoing a restoration. Tickets to the event are $50 and can be purchased at www. mslOmost.com.
Gypsy jazz band Swing de Paris will entertain guests as they sample sweets from For Heaven’s Cakes in Jackson and Sugaree’s Bakery in New Albany, blueberry wine from Lazy Magnolia Brewing in Jackson, craft beers from Yalobusha Brewing Company in Water Valley, and specialty cocktails concocted by the Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs just for the event.
Guests can bid on original art depicting each of the ten endangered historic places and other items such as get-away trips across Mississippi in a silent auction.
Former Mississippi governor and longtime president of the MDAH board of trustees William F. Winter, MDAH director emeritus Elbert Hilliard, and deputy state historic preservation officer Ken P’Pool will serve as honorary chairmen for the event. “Through their leadership at the Department of Archives and History and steadfast commitment to saving important historic resources, these three men have helped to create a culture of preservation in Mississippi,” said MHT director Lolly Barnes.
A jury of preservationists from around the state selected the sites for inclusion in this year’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list. The pro-
gram has helped save properties throughout Mississippi, including the Cutrer Mansion
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“These are examples of what can happen when communities come together with a spirit of cooperation and a vision for the future,” said Barnes.
This year’s 10 Most program is made possible through the support of BankPlus and other longtime supporters of preservation, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Mississippi Arts Commission, and the Mississippi Humanities Council. Heading up the event committee are Stella Gray Sykes, former MHT director, and Brad Reeves, former president of the MHT board of trustees.
To learn more about the MHT and its work to save and renew places meaningful to Missis-sippians and their history, visit www.mississippiheritage.com. To read about preservation efforts for the ninety sites listed as endangered since 1999, visit *^vw."ms i 0most.com.
Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Awards
The 2016 meeting of the Mississippi Historical Society will be held March 3-5, 2016, in Jackson. The society awards prizes for outstanding work in interpreting, teaching, and preserving Mississippi history. Nominations are being accepted for the following:
The McLemore Prize, which carries with it a $700 stipend, for the best book on a subject related to Mississippi history or biography.
The John K. Bettersworth Award, given to an outstanding teacher of middle or high school history in Mississippi. The winner receives $300 and is invited as the society’s guest to its annual meeting.
The Frank E. Everett, Jr. Award, given as merited to a local historical organiza-
tion that, as a member of the Federation of Mississippi Historical Societies, has made an outstanding contribution to the preservation and interpretation of local history. The prize carries with it a $300 award.
The Elbert R. Hilliard Oral History Award carries a $300 cash award and recognizes projects exemplifying a distinguished collection, high-quality preservation, and proper use of oral history.
The James T. Dawson Award is presented to a local government in Mississippi with an exemplary records management program.
The Dunbar Rowland Award, for lifelong contributions to the study, interpretation, and preservation of Mississippi history and the B.L.C.
Wailes Award for national distinction in the field of history, are presented as merited.
The Franklin L. Riley Prize and the Glover Moore Prize are awarded biennially for a doctoral dissertation and master’s thesis, respectively, on a topic in Mississippi history or biography completed within the previous two years.
The William E. “Bill” Atkinson Award for Mississippi Civil War History, is given to an outstanding paper, publication, or major research or preservation project contributing to the knowledge of Mississippi in the Civil War era. It carries a $400 stipend.
Awards of Merit are presented annually to individuals or organizations for their outstanding archival, museum,
records management, or media interpretation work.
All prizewinners will be invited to the society’s 2016 annual meeting to receive their awards. Submission guidelines are available online. For more information or to submit a nomination, email info@ mshistoricalsociety.com or call 601-576-6545.
The annual meeting will be held at the historic King Edward Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Downtown) in Jackson. Rooms are reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235 West Capitol Street, Jackson until February 18, 2016. When making reservations (1-877-782-9444), remember to request the MHS rate of $129 for a single or $139 for a double, plus taxes.