Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you for your support of MHPN’s field services this evening!

The Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) has a long and successful record of working with communities throughout the state, supporting their efforts in historic preservation and how it can improve the quality of life for residents.

MHPN’s field services include responding to hundreds of inquires and requests, participating in and facilitating community meetings, conducting educational sessions, and providing expert public testimony.  Many of these services create long-lasting preservation partners in communities who continually engage in local, state, and national preservation work. 

This year, our staff worked tirelessly to continue to provide these services virtually in the face of a global pandemic to ensure preservation information reached those who needed it.  We hosted thirteen webinars between April and October, partnered with communities on four virtual presentations and two virtual demonstrations, transitioned our conference to a virtual platform, and continued to offer our revolving loan programs to help fund projects, amongst many other projects.  Keep an eye on our workshop page to see our upcoming webinars, please click here!

And while most work has been virtual, we have been able to be in the field while following social distancing guidelines. This year, we partnered with the Detroit Land Bank Authority to undertake the rehabilitation of five historic homes in the Russell Woods – Sullivan Historic District. Plans have been developed and approved for three of the homes and physical work is set to begin in the new year on all five.

Your donations to our field services this evening help fund the staff members who attend local meetings and engage in local issues, like the Michigan State Fairground in Detroit or Evart’s first Historic District Commissioner training.  It also funds our advocacy efforts to reinstate the Michigan State Historic Preservation Tax Credit, including numerous one-on-one meetings with senators and representatives discussing how this tax credit helps businesses and communities of all sizes and strengthens our economy.

As a membership driven organization, we appreciate all who join our efforts by becoming a member, attending our fall benefit, calling their local legislators, and promoting our programs.  Together, we create a better present by ensuring the places that tell the stories of our past live long into the future.