Mavis + Roots

07/04/2026

Preservation Month is coming! The places that make us who we are deserve to be celebrated — and protected!

This May, Preservation Month takes on new meaning. As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re reflecting on the places that bring America’s most powerful promise to life, that all people are created equal, and on the preservationists who work to ensure those places endure.

This year, help us celebrate the historic sites, neighborhoods, and landmarks that tell the full American story.

More than ever, your work will inspire others to join the national effort to preserve America’s historic places for generations to come.

Preservation Month is your moment!

Browse a suite of resources to help you prepare for and celebrate Preservation Month this year: https://ow.ly/XnpS50YEEwl

03/09/2025

📣 Attention preservation professionals in Michigan! Yes, all of YOU!

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is in the early stages of preparing the next Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, and we need your input. Please take our brief survey which is targeted specifically towards historic preservation (and allied) professionals/volunteers who live and/or work in Michigan. We are interested in obtaining your ideas and vision for the future of historic preservation in Michigan.

We also want to better understand who comprises the historic preservation workforce in the Great Lakes State as we consider current and future strategies to grow and enhance the profession. Some of this information has never been gathered before in a comprehensive format. The results of this survey will inform our development of the next Statewide Historic Preservation Plan and will influence strategic direction for historic preservation over an eight-year period, from 2027-2034.

Whether you are a preservation consultant or administrator, work in the historic building trades or archaeology, serve on a historic district commission, or are a student about to start your job hunt, we want to hear from you!

This survey is completely anonymous, has about 12 questions, and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Just 5 minutes! Thank you.

Click this link to open the survey:
https://medc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0r2rrQi3vKRiEHY

04/04/2025

It's a rainy day in April - a perfect time to sit down and plan your list of house projects for this year! If you own a historic home or business and you are planning substantial repair/rehabilitation work, this is the perfect time to start your application for the 2025 State Historic ! First time applicants encouraged to apply. This historic preservation financial incentive can provide up to a 25% credit against qualified expenses when the work done is in compliance with national preservation standards. Learn more and start your application for the credit today!

Review eligibility, program rules, frequently asked questions, and find applications and instructions at https://www.miplace.org/historic-preservation/programs-and-services/historic-preservation-tax-credits/state-historic-tax-credit-program/

17/10/2024

15/10/2024

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, where we reflect upon the ongoing struggles of Indigenous Peoples on this land and celebrate the thriving cultures and values that the Odawa, Ojibwe, Bodéwadmi, and other Indigenous Peoples contribute to society in Michigan and beyond. At MISHPO we are honored to work with Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, tribal cultural representatives, and others to better recognize and celebrate this heritage.

We encourage you to learn more about Michigan's tribal nations and their connections to the land we all share in this year's Michigan Archaeology Poster at https://www.miplace.org/historic-preservation/archaeology/2024-michigan-archaeology-poster/ !

10/10/2024

Proud to be a member of this awesome organization!

🌟 "Art has the power to shape, uplift, and unite our communities. When we support local creativity, we invest in a brighter, more vibrant future for everyone." – Tina Walther, Founder & CEO of Rapport.tw and Chair of Creative Washtenaw.

As proud members of Creative Washtenaw, we're passionate about fueling the creative spirit that drives our community forward. Together with Bank of Ann Arbor & countless others, we're working to empower local artists and creatives throughout .

16/09/2024

This week’s architectural term is LINCRUSTA. Lincrusta is a textured wall covering invented in 1877 by Frederick Walton, who had also invented linoleum flooring in 1860. Much like linoleum, Lincrusta was produced by running a wood flour and linseed oil mix through rollers that produced heavy, textured sheets that could be applied to walls and ceilings. Lincrusta could be painted, varnished or gilded and became harder over time as the linseed oil continued to polymerize.

12/04/2024

Calling all preservationists in small towns! The Hart Family Fund from the National Trust provides grants up to $15,000 for preservation projects in towns with populations of 10,000 or less.

These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector.

Applications are due May 1: https://ow.ly/To6K50RbOcV

08/04/2024

Adventure with Jackie and her family as they explore and share top choices on how to spend time in Milan, Michigan and around the surrounding Ann Arbor area!