The Historic Neighborhood is a 23-block area in the heart of downtown Hattiesburg.

The Historic Neighborhood as a whole is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of our homes are more than 140 years old.

The Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood Association, or HHNA, is the governing body of the Historic Neighborhood. It is led by an elected Board of Directors. Those directors are volunteers who manage the Association budget, put on events, and advocate for the Neighborhood to local and state governments.

The mission of HHNA is:

— To discover, purchase, commission, or otherwise procure, publish, and in any way preserve writings, newspapers, blueprints, maps, photos, journals, etc., which shed light on the history and architecture of Hattiesburg.

— To research, discover, procure, purchase, restore, and assure the preservation of buildings, land, homes, or other articles which may relate to the history and architecture of Hattiesburg.

— To establish and maintain historic homes, buildings, or exhibits, and land leased or owned by HHNA.

— To hold meetings and other activities for the instruction and information of members of the public.

— To accept donations of money, real property, or other property for the above purposes.

The Walthall Foundation is the charitable foundation for the Historic Neighborhood. It is governed by a separate Board of Directors and holds in trust money to improve the Neighborhood, including Walthall Park, the Walthall Community Room on Court Street, and other assets.

Each year, we host the hugely popular Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival as well as the Victorian Candlelight Christmas festivities.

The HHNA Board of Directors meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Walthall Community Room, 601 Court Street. We would love for you to visit!

Directors include President Keri Meek, Vice President Ty Sullivan, Secretary Lisa Madaris, Alex Bilancia, Andrea Saffle, Jamie Russell, Jason Hillman, Matthew Louque-Smith, and Joel Smith.