The Port Gibson Heritage Trust needs YOUR help to defend the historic treasure that is Port Gibson against the depredations of its own state government. EVERYBODY can do something to help.
Follow this link to sign an on-line petition opposing MDOT's plans for Port Gibson:
Write letters to local officials, state officials, and even federal officials in Mississippi. Even people with no direct power on the matter can exert influence. Write to newspapers to generate more public support.
Governor Haley Barbour
P.O. Box 139
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
The Mississippi Transportation Commission
P.O. Box 1850
Jackson, MS 39215- 1850
Clarion-Ledger
Letters to the Editor
Box 40
Jackson, MS 39205-0040
By increasing the membership of the Trust we increase our ability to influence what is happening to this town. Membership in the Trust will also insure that you are kept abreast of the latest developments in this fight.
Download and print the membership application. Click on your preferred format.
The Trust has retained an attorney in anticipation of court proceedings to stop MDOT. This is an expensive undertaking and funds are needed to insure we can fight this thing to the end.
Make your tax deductible contributions to the address:
Port Gibson Heritage Trust
PO Box 751
Port Gibson, MS 39150
Make your check or money order Payable to: Port Gibson Heritage Trust
and write Legal Defense Fund in the Memo
The Port Gibson Heritage Trust is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation and all contributions are federal tax deductible. (State deductibility may vary)
Contact us today!
We welcome your questions and queries. Please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information.
Port Gibson Heritage Trust
PO Box 751
Port Gibson, MS 39150-0751