The Best Government heritage in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The Mississippi Heritage Trust, located at 1031 North Congress Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is dedicated to saving and renewing places that hold significance to the people and history of Mississippi. By becoming a member of the Trust, you join a community of preservation enthusiasts who are passionate about protecting the state's architectural treasures. One of the Trust's successful preservation efforts was the Gulfport Library, a modernist building designed by architect Charles L. Proffer in 1966. Devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the library faced an uncertain future until the Trust stepped in to help save it.