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From the 13 May 08 edition of the Daily Corinthian
Corinth receives historic award
By Jebb Johnston
Staff Writer
Corinth and Alcorn County's efforts to preserve Civil War history and beautify the community earned the nation's highest award for historic preservation achievement on Monday.
In a ceremony at the White House, First Lady Laura Bush recognized Corinth and Alcorn County as a 2008 Preserve America Presidential Award winner. Siege and Battle of Corinth Commission Chair Rosemary Williams was on hand to accept the award along with Alliance President Gary Chandler and Corinth Mayor Jerry Latch.
"It's been an unbelievable experience," Williams said by phone from the White House. "It has been a wonderful honor for Corinth. Laura Bush presented the awards and made a very nice speech. The president was called out on other business at the last minute."
In addition to Corinth, three other preservation efforts were honored: the African Burial Ground Project and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, both in New York, and the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.
Williams hopes the recognition will be a boon to local tourism. She said "wonderful brochures" showcasing the winners are distributed nationally. "I'm hoping it will inspire people to continue to restore our buildings and continue to improve the appearance of our town and keep it clean," she said. "It's something we should all be proud of." Williams said the honor is a tribute to how local groups including the city, county, Siege and Battle, Main Street, ACTION and others have worked together to enhance heritage tourism in Corinth and Alcorn County. Monday's public ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House after Mrs. Bush met privately with the winners beforehand. A reception followed in the state dining room.
Corinth receives historic award
By Jebb Johnston
Staff Writer
Corinth and Alcorn County's efforts to preserve Civil War history and beautify the community earned the nation's highest award for historic preservation achievement on Monday.
In a ceremony at the White House, First Lady Laura Bush recognized Corinth and Alcorn County as a 2008 Preserve America Presidential Award winner. Siege and Battle of Corinth Commission Chair Rosemary Williams was on hand to accept the award along with Alliance President Gary Chandler and Corinth Mayor Jerry Latch.
"It's been an unbelievable experience," Williams said by phone from the White House. "It has been a wonderful honor for Corinth. Laura Bush presented the awards and made a very nice speech. The president was called out on other business at the last minute."
In addition to Corinth, three other preservation efforts were honored: the African Burial Ground Project and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, both in New York, and the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.
Williams hopes the recognition will be a boon to local tourism. She said "wonderful brochures" showcasing the winners are distributed nationally. "I'm hoping it will inspire people to continue to restore our buildings and continue to improve the appearance of our town and keep it clean," she said. "It's something we should all be proud of." Williams said the honor is a tribute to how local groups including the city, county, Siege and Battle, Main Street, ACTION and others have worked together to enhance heritage tourism in Corinth and Alcorn County. Monday's public ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House after Mrs. Bush met privately with the winners beforehand. A reception followed in the state dining room.