Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During the week of May 20 – May 24, the City of Hattiesburg will celebrate “Historic Preservation Week” through a variety of events and activities established to promote the importance of historic preservation. Mayor Barker will also issue a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

These events are free and open to the public, but registration will help coordinators prepare. For a full list of events, see below:

Monday, May 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Your Home, the Owner’s Manual” Homeowner Workshop
Walthall Room, 601 Court Street
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preservation-week-2019-your-home-the-owners-manual-homeowner-workshop-tickets-61823369362

Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Special Guest Presentation: Belinda Stewart, Preservation Architect
Cultural Center, 723 Main Street
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preservation-week-2019-special-guest-belinda-stewart-preservation-architect-tickets-61828081456

Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
“Your Home’s DNA: researching a home’s history”
Walthall Room, 601 Court Street
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preservation-week-2019-your-homes-dna-researching-a-homes-history-tickets-61829071417

Thursday, May 23, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
“Jane’s Walk” through Newman-Buschman District
Begins at Depot Kitchen & Market, 209 Buschman St.
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preservation-week-2019-janes-walk-through-newman-buschman-district-tickets-61829962081

Friday, May 24, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Special Presentation: “A Renaissance on Main Street”
Former Hattiesburg American building, 825 N Main St.
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preservation-week-2019-a-renaissance-on-main-street-tickets-61830946024