In 2004, the outdoor Courtyard was converted into
a covered, open-air arboretum to enhance the practicality of
offering live entertainment throughout the year.
The McElroy
family's continuing commitment to downtown Hattiesburg has
become an inspiration to area residents and to countless others
interested in revitalization and preservation of historic areas.
In 2006,
the "Award of Merit for New Streetscapes" was presented to the
McElroy Family by the Mississippi Heritage Trust.