Meredith Kehoe Selected as New Historic Preservation Division Director
Meredith Kehoe has been promoted to Historic Preservation Division Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). Previously serving as the Deputy Director of the same division, Kehoe was initially hired by MDAH as an Architectural Historian in October 2018.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Historic Preservation and Community Planning from the College of Charleston and a Master of Preservation Studies from Tulane School of Architecture.
Kehoe assumed the role Feb. 1, taking the place of Barry White, who was selected as the Director of MDAH at the end of 2025.
As the Historic Preservation Division Director, Kehoe will oversee the department’s programming in architectural history, archaeology, technical preservation, and preservation planning.
“As a native Mississippian, it has been incredibly fulfilling to work with local communities and partners across the state on a variety of preservation projects,” Kehoe remarked. “I am excited to continue our work to preserve Mississippi's historic resources through all of our programming as I step into the role of Director of the Historic Preservation Division.”