May is National Preservation Month!
Each year in May, historic preservation organizations come together to celebrate the work that they do year-round to help preserve the stories of the communities they serve. The National Trust for Historic Preservation helps organize this effort under an annual theme. The theme for 2023 is “People Saving Places,” which highlights the efforts of every person in those communities who contributes to historic preservation and restoration.
This year, AHPP has seen incredible support from the state, with 59 County Judges across Arkansas issuing proclamation to observe May as Preservation Month in their county.
The Following Judges have issued proclamations for May 2023:
- Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison
- Crittenden County Judge Woody Wheeless
- Benton County Judge Barry Moehring
- Randolph County Judge Ben Wicker
- Faulkner County Judge Allen Dodson
- Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway
- Pike County Judge Eddie Howard
- Washington County Judge Patrick Deakins
- Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest
- Little River County Judge Larry Cowling
- Dallas County Judge Chris Stainfield
- Fulton County Judge Kenneth Crow
- Hot Spring County Judge Dennis Thornton
- Johnson County Judge Herman Houston
- Montgomery County Judge Bart Williams
- Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings
- Saline County Judge Matthew Brumley
- Clay County Judge Mike Patterson
- Desha County Judge Richard Tindall
- Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin
- Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde
- Scott County Judge Brian Jones
- Sevier County Judge Sandra Dunn
- St. Francis County Judge Craig Jones
- Van Buren County Judge Dale James
- Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney
- Monroe County Judge P.K. Norman
- Franklin County Judge Rickey Bowman
- Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt
- Jackson County Judge Jeff Phillips
- Lee County Judge Terry Sandefer
- Madison County Judge Larry Garrett
- Stone County Judge Stacey Avey
- Union County Judge Mike Loftin
- Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart
- Izard County Judge Eric Smith
- Poinsett County Judge J.C. Carter
- Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane
- White County Judge Lisa Brown
- Clark County Judge Troy Tucker
- Yell County Judge Jeff Gilkey
- Pope County Judge Ben Cross
- Chicot County Judge Tom Mosley
- Sharp County Judge Mark Counts
- Crawford County Judge Chris Keith
- Lafayette County Judge Valarie Clark
- Lawrence County Judge Gary Barnhill
- Carroll County Judge David Writer
- Cleburne County Judge Eric Crosby
- Craighead County Judge Marvin Day
- Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery
- Searcy County Judge Tony Horton
- Columbia County Judge Doug Fields
- Howard County Judge Brent Pinkerton
- Logan County Judge Ray Gack
- Ouachita County Judge Robbie McAdoo
- Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty
- Calhoun County Judge Floyd Nutt
- Perry County Judge Larry Blackmon
- Arkansas County Judge Thomas Best
- Texarkana Mayor Allen Brown
The proclamations declare May as National Preservation Month and assert that “Historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability” These documents also reiterate the importance of celebrating the role of history in our lives, as well as the dedicated people helping to preserve that heritage.
We are very excited to celebrate Preservation Month in Arkansas! Keep an eye on our social media pages throughout the month for more on the celebrations coming all month long.
To learn more about the work of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program visit arkansaspreservation.com.