Spring pilgrimage guide: it's that time again, when some of Mississippi's most beautiful towns welcome visitors from all around.MARCH 8-APRIL 12 Natchez Lovers of history and the traditions of the old South flock to Natchez during this popular annual event, at which hoop-skirted guides welcome visitors to 31 antebellum homes. Four different homes will be open during each morning and afternoon. Evening entertainment is equally exciting: the Historic Natchez Pageant will depict historical scenes in an engaging musical production put on by more than 200 local performers, "The Southern Road to Freedom" presents a stirring musical tribute to the African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. experience in Natchez beginning in the Colonial period Colonial Period may generally refer to any period in a country's history when it was subject to administration by a colonial power.
MARCH 8-15 Gulf Coast A celebration of the beauty, history, and hospitality of the Coast surrounds this 56th annual tour of private homes, gardens, and historic landmarks in Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock counties. Each year, nearly 20,000 visitors attend this pilgrimage, drawn in part by the unique attractions and free admission. This year's theme, "Naturally Southern: Memories and Possibilities," reflects the area's storied past and promising future. Opening day in Long Beach will feature home tours and a floral expo with exhibits and special seminars. More than 50 stops will be, included on the pilgrimage tour this year. Highlights include Grass Lawn, a circa 1836 beachfront beach·front n. A strip of land facing or running along a beach. adj. Situated along or having direct access to a beach: beachfront hotels; beachfront property. Noun 1. house in Gulfport, St. Peter's St. Peter's or similar terms may mean: Places
, which celebrates its 10 1st anniversary this year; and Tullis-Toledano Manor, a Greek Revival Greek revival: see classic revival. Greek Revival Architectural style based on 5th-century-BC Greek temples that spread throughout Europe and the U.S. in the early 19th century. masterpiece in Biloxi. The pilgrimage's closing day will feature the traditional "Twilight Time" jazz concert on the lawn of the Biloxi Old Brick House. Call 228/896-4888 or visit www.gulfcoast.org for d etails. MARCH 15-APRIL 5 Vicksburg Step back in time through the doors of impeccably maintained historic homes ranging from antebellum Greek Revival style to turn-of-the-century Italianate wonders, and gaze at beautiful gardens. Morning and afternoon tours will be offered, along with candlelight tours each Monday and Wednesday evening that also feature hors d'oeuvres and signature delicacies. For additional details, call 800/221-3536 or see www.vicksburgcvb.org. APRIL April: see month. 1-13 Columbus Considered one of the most authentic historic home tours in the South, this annual event attracts visitors from far and wide. Tour antebellum homes with costumed guides, and experience the activities and entertainment common to the pre-Civil War era. Historic churches will also be open for tours. Special events. will include candlelight cemetery tours, guided walking tours of the historic district, carriage rides, and "Front Line Revue," a musical extravaganza featuring gospel favorites and period tunes. Call 800/689-3983 for tickets or more information, or see, www.historic-columbus.org. APRIL 5 Port Gibson The town "too beautiful to burn" will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a pilgrimage of homes, walking tours, and a reception for the Port Gibson Bicentennial bi·cen·ten·ni·al adj. 1. Happening once every 200 years. 2. Lasting for 200 years. 3. Relating to a 200th anniversary. n. A 200th anniversary or its celebration. Also called bicentenary. Arts Exhibit. Antebellum homes including McGregor, Tremont, the Hermitage, Collina, and the Van Dorn home will be on tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., along with the Bernheimer House, built in 1901. Artwork will be on display at the Old Bakery Building on Market Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a reception for the artists will take place at 2 p.m. The United Daughters of the Confederacy The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) is a sororal association dedicated to honoring the memory of those who served and died in service to the Confederate States of America (CSA). will host tours of the Presbyterian Church at Rodney during the day, and other local churches will also be open for tours. Call 601/437-4351 for details. APRIL 11-13 Holly Springs Holly Springs is the name of some places in the United States of America:
As part of the state's second-oldest pilgrimage, visitors are invited to tour homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places This article is about the U.S. Register. For the National Register of Historic Places in Canada see Canadian Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places , lovely gardens, and historic churches, all presented by costumed hosts. Six antebellum homes will be open for tours, including Walter Place, which served as home to General and Mrs. U.S. Grant during the planning of the Vicksburg campaign Vicksburg campaign, in the American Civil War, the fighting (Nov., 1862–July, 1863) for control of the Mississippi River. The Union wanted such control in order to split the Confederacy and to restore free commerce to the politically important Northwest. ; Montrose, home of the Holly Springs Garden Club; Latoka, named after the legend of a local Indian princess; the Waithall Freeman Clark home, which was home to acclaimed artist Kate Freeman Clark;. Strawberry Plains, home to the Southeastem Headquarters, of the National Audubon Society The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservancy. Incorporated in 1905, it is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world. ; and; the Hollies, which served as the town house of former governor Joseph W. Matthews Joseph Warren Matthews (1812–1862) was an American politician who served as Governor of Mississippi from 1848 to 1850. Matthews was born near Huntsville, Alabama. . Friday night's festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. will include a tour of Hillcrest Cemetery and reception at the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery, 'for tickets, call 662/252-2408. "Pages from the Past" will be the highlight of 'Saturday" evening, featuring a tour of the newly restored Athenia home and "a' 'party with live musical entertainment on the lawn of Montrose, where the Pilgrimage Queen will be presented; call 662/252-2171 for tickets. Luncheons will be held on Friday and Saturday. For additional general information on the pilgrimage, call 662/252-3260 or see www.hollyspringspilgrimage.com. APRIL 10-13 Aberdeen Tours of antebellum and Victorian homes, with fascinating insight provided by costumed hosts, are on this year's schedule. (See "Aberdeen Remembers its Roots," next page, for details). For more information on the pilgrimage, call 800/634-3538 or see www.aberdeenms.org. APRIL 26 Brookhaven This year's Tour of Homes and Gardens, with a theme of "Country Estates and City Elegance," features several beautiful homes throughout this charming city. Special events will include tours of the Foster-Smith Log Cabin log cabin or log house, style of home typical of the American pioneer on the Western frontier of the United States in the great westward expansion after 1765. It was constructed with few tools, usually an axe or an adz and an auger. and Tom Moak's Walking Tour. A free shuffle service will be available. The tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children. For additional details, call 800/613-4667 or see www.brookhavenchamber.com. MAY 4 Pass Christian As part of the Pass Christian Historical Society's annual Tour of Homes, six beautiful beachfront homes along West Beach Boulevard The following roads are named Beach Boulevard:
RELATED ARTICLE: Aberdeen Remembers its Roots Spring pilgrimage time is always exciting in the northeast Mississippi city of Aberdeen, but this year is even more special. For as Aberdeen residents celebrate their 28th annual pilgrimage April 10-13, they also honor the city's architectural history  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. with a new book. Romantic Aberdeen: A Timeline of Southern Architecture will feature close-up looks at more than 60 of the city's nearly 100 historical homes. Thirteen of those homes will also be a part of this year's tour. "The architecture here is not of any one particular period," said Mike Smith, president of Historic Aberdeen. "There is such a variety of architectural styles--from antebellum to Victorian." Founded in 1835 in an ideal location on a hill next to the Tombigbee River Tombigbee River River, Alabama, U.S. Formed by the confluence of the river's eastern and western forks near Amory, Miss., it crosses the Alabama border west of Carrollton and flows south nearly 525 mi (845 km) to join the Alabama River and form the Mobile and Tensaw rivers. , Aberdeen quickly became the second-largest city in Mississippi and the river's largest port. In the mid-19th century, cotton from areas north and west was frequently hauled to Aberdeen to be shipped on to Mobile, and the era's wealthy merchants and landowners erected a bevy bevy a flock of birds. of beautiful mansions throughout the city. They often furnished their homes with grand European pieces that were shipped to Aberdeen by steamboat steamboat: see steamship. steamboat or steamship Watercraft propelled by steam; more narrowly, a shallow-draft paddle-wheel steamboat widely used on rivers in the 19th century, particularly the Mississippi River and its tributaries. . Near the end of the 1800s, a resurgence of wealth resulted in the construction of homes that are now considered "some of the most beautiful examples of Victorian architecture to be found in Mississippi." Today, Aberdeen boasts five districts that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and their architectural styles include Victorian, with towers and turrets; Queen Annes, with gingerbread gingerbread In architecture and design, elaborately detailed embellishment, either lavish or superfluous. Though the term is occasionally applied to such highly detailed and decorative styles as the Rococo, it usually refers to the hand-carved and -sawn wood ornamentation of trim; and Greek Revival, in the form of small cottages and grand mansions. A variety of special events will be included as part of this year's pilgrimage. "Stories Celebrating our Heritage," a series of one-act plays based on the city's past, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 11 at the Elkin Theatre. A traditional Mississippi feast, "Taste of Mississippi," will take place April 11 and 12 from 5-8 p.m. at Greenleaves, 209 W. Washington St. Reservations are requested; for more details, call 662/369-1157. For a different taste of the city's history, don't miss "Lies and Legends of Old Aberdeen Cemetery," April 12 and 13. Other pilgrimage happenings will include a special tea room, pancake breakfast, bass tournament, 5K run/walk, and North/South Skirmish. Romantic Aberdeen will be available for purchase for $25; call Mike Smith at 662/369-6329 for information. Tickets for the pilgrimage will be sold at the Elkin Theatre on Commerce Street. For details on the pilgrimage, contact the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau at 800/634-3538 or see www.aberdeenms.org. |
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