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 landmark. Friends of Merrehope play a significant role in the day-to-day operations of Merrehope.
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!
Phase Two 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.
Phase Three Raise the Roof Capital Campaign
As we continue to tackle challenges ahead, experts recommend addressing the damage on the front northeast corner. This marks the beginning of the initial assessments and plans!
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!
905 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
merrehopemeridian@gmail.com
601-483-8439
