Restoration

The Meridian Restorations Foundation was formed in 1967 when they had the opportunity to buy Merrehope from the Otto Tibbitts Family. Restoration began in 1968 and was finished in 1972.


The Foundation named the home Merrehope: MER-Meridian, RE-restoration and HOPE-hope for the future. They held their first Trees of Christmas Tour in 1968 with five trees. The Trees of Christmas Tour remains the Foundation’s largest fund-raising event each year.

 Use your skills and talents as a volunteer. Honor these special homes with your donations. Join the momentum, and let’s give these treasures the love and care they deserve so they can be enjoyed today and by future generations!

 

 


Join us in celebrating and preserving Meridian’s most historic and beautiful landmarks. Friends of Merrehope play a significant role in the day-to-day operations of Merrehope and the F. W. Williams Home.
To complete your membership and pay by cash, check or money order, download the application at the link.

Click the link below and join today!

Friends of Merrehope Application

With eager anticipation, we await the start of construction on Phase Two of Raise the Roof. Architectural and engineering reports for the rear porch and kitchen—spaces often hidden but vital to Merrehope’s character—are nearing completion. Guided by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), we are excited about the progress these steps promise.

As we continue to tackle challenges ahead, experts recommend addressing the damage on the front northeast corner next. This marks the beginning of initial assessments, alongside our upcoming Raise the Roof Phase 3 Capital Campaign.

Thanks to generous donors and grants, every milestone is possible.
Your contributions truly make a difference. Please join us as we continue to Raise the Roof!
 

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