Touches of tradition.If you ask any resident of Philadelphia, "Suppose I had only a few hours to spend in your town, what should I do?" he will undoubtedly respond, "Have lunch at Peggy's and shop at the Williams Brothers store." There's a lot more to this upbeat town, but these two gems are great places to start. Lunch at Peggy's is a throwback throwback see atavism. to an earlier time when housewives cooked hearty meals and front doors were always unlocked. Located in Peggy Webb's home on the corner of Bay Street and Byrd Avenue where she reared her family, the restaurant today is run by Peggy's son Start Webb. Homey, with family pictures on the walls, a serve-yourself buffet, and a seat-yourself atmosphere, at Peggy's the diner fills his plate with Southern favorites such as fried chicken Fried chicken is chicken which is dipped in a breading mixture and then deep fried, pan fried or pressure fried. The breading seals in the juices but also absorbs the fat of the fryer, which is sometimes seen as unhealthy. , cabbage, greens, fried okra okra: see mallow. okra Herbaceous, hairy, annual plant (Hibiscus esculentus or Abelmoschus esculentus), of the mallow family, grown for its edible fruit. Okra leaves are deeply notched; flowers are yellow with a crimson centre. , iced tea, and apple pie apple pie typical, wholesome American dessert. [Am. Culture: Flexner, 68] See : America . Payment is on the honor system honor system n. A set of procedures under which persons, especially students or prisoners, are trusted to act without direct supervision in situations that might allow for dishonest behavior. Noun 1. . Just drop your $8 in the basket near the door on your way out. Just west of town on Highway 16 is the Williams Brothers store. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, this icon owned by the Williams family since 1907 still looks much like the picture that appeared in the September 1937 issue of National Geographic. The blurb blurb n. A brief publicity notice, as on a book jacket. [Coined by Gelett Burgess (1866-1951), American humorist.] blurb v. under the picture read, "Horse collars, radios, plug tobacco, cane syrup, straw hats--the infinite variety of a Mississippi crossroads emporium might baffle a buyer from Gimbel's or Marshall Field's Marshall Field's was an iconic Chicago, Illinois, department store that grew to become a major chain before being acquired by Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores on August 30, 2005. ." The same can be said today. Williams Brothers contains a well-furnished grocery store with butchers who cut meat, hoops of cheese, and slabs of bacon to order. "We sell 1,000 pounds of bacon and eight hoops of cheese every day," says butcher Samuel Martin Samuel Martin is the name of:
adj. dress·i·er, dress·i·est 1. Showy or elegant in dress or appearance. 2. Smart; stylish. dress clothing for men, women, and children. Western-style clothing predominates. And the huge shoe inventory is beyond belief. Whether your foot is ultra-slim or ultra-wide, long or short, adult or child, the enormous boot and shoe collection is guaranteed to hold a pair to fit you. Saddles and other riding paraphernalia are also here. The front wall is filled with numerous photos and memorabilia of the most famous Williams relations: Cooper, Peyton, and Eli Manning Elisha Nelson "Eli" Manning (born January 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. . The football stars' mother, Olivia Williams Manning, grew up in Philadelphia, and her grandparents grandparents npl → abuelos mpl grandparents grand npl → grands-parents mpl grandparents grand npl and parents ran the store until their deaths. Other family members continue in management of the store. There is a light about this town, a spirit of recalling the past while building for the future. Downtown Philadelphia is built around a handsome brick courthouse. A four-faced clock stands at the front door and a magnolia tree at each corner. 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 , the downtown area has been spruced up, the sidewalks attractively colored in brown and black squares and wrought iron wrought iron: see iron. wrought iron One of the two forms in which iron is obtained by smelting. Wrought iron is a soft, easily worked, fibrous metal. It usually contains less than 0.1% carbon and 1–2% slag. benches provided for the weary. Buildings have been given a face-lift, and seasonal decorations stand on street corners. The Philadelphia-Neshoba County Tourism Commission office has an excellent selection of tourist pamphlets, including a driving tour of its turn-of-the-century homes. The vast timber resources of virgin pine forests led Neshoba County through the economic deprivations of the Civil War and Reconstruction. By the early 20th century, business was booming, and Philadelphia was the political and economic center of the county. Handsome homes were built along Poplar and Holland Avenues between Main and Rose Streets by some of the town's earliest and most prosperous families. Stores on and near the square offer a delightful variety of items. Antique stores, fine clothing and gift shops, book stores, and cafes invite the shopper. The Shop on the Corner, which also houses Dancing Rabbit Dancing Rabbit is an ecovillage near Rutledge, Missouri, USA. Dancing Rabbit, founded in 1997, is a rapidly growing intentional community in the pioneering stage. It aspires to grow to be a small, locally self-reliant town of 500 to 1000 residents, committed to radical Press, contains a small coffee bar, local artwork, a fine selection of books, a table of war relics, and a small exhibit of locally made quilts. Steve's on the Square has an attractive selection of men's and women's clothing. City Jewelry and several antique shops are also worth a look-see. At Linda Jenkins' Carousel, visitors find original art by local artists and bisque bisque 1 n. 1. a. A rich, creamy soup made from meat, fish, or shellfish. b. A thick cream soup made of puréed vegetables. 2. Ice cream mixed with crushed macaroons or nuts. pottery painted and fired by Linda herself. At Kademi, just off the square on Beacon Street Beacon Street is a major thoroughfare in Boston, Massachusetts and several of its western suburbs. Beacon Street in Boston, Brookline, Brighton, and Newton is not to be confused with Beacon Street in nearby Somerville. , Dawn Lea Chalmers and Kim Mills have developed a unique gift shop with marvelous gifts, toys, and more than 100 originally designed T-shirts and Tervis tumblers. The wares of these talented women sell out each year at the Junior League of Jackson's popular annual holiday show, Mistletoe mistletoe, common name for the Loranthaceae, a family of chiefly tropical hemiparasitic herbs and shrubs with leathery evergreen leaves and waxy white berries. They have green leaves, but they manufacture only part of the nutrients they require. Marketplace. Chalmers is typical of the young business owners who are thriving here. "There is something about this city that makes you want to come back," she says. "The younger people are excited about the possibilities here, and the city fathers are listening." Two eating spots offer light fare for lunch or coffee break. The Coffee Bean coffee bean see sesbania. , a charming cafe located in the old Monroe Williams & Co. department store, and Ye Ole Drug Store Dell are both on the square. The Coffee Bean has a variety of coffees and teas, salads, specialty sandwiches with names like "Fat Daniel" and "Manic Meatball," and awesome desserts. The diner can bring his laptop to the Wi-Fi-equipped cafe or relax and play checkers, chess, and dominoes in the sitting area. Ye Ole Deli is located in the Yates building, built in 1906 and purchased by Dr. Claud Yates in 1923 for use as his office and a pharmacy run by his brother Earl. The deli opened in 2002, offering a modestly priced salad, soup, and potato bar, along with a selection of sandwiches and a fully functioning soda fountain. It is furnished with the early 20th-century cabinetry and fixtures from the old Yates drugstore. The library just off the square features a display of handmade quilts. Around the corner is the city's museum, and a few steps from the square is Philadelphia's new (and only) bed and breakfast in the 1916 Victorian Cole House, completely renovated and beautifully decorated with period antiques. Of equal influence in this area is the Choctaw nation, which comprises more than 16 percent of the population of Neshoba County. Choctaws have lived in the county for more than 2,000 years, and local residents are proud of their multicultural heritage. Under the leadership of Chief Phillip Martin Phillip Martin (born March 13, 1926) was the democratically elected Tribal Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, a federally recognized American Indian tribe of 8,300 enrolled members living on or near 30,000 acres (120 km²) of reservation land in east central , the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has created the fabulously successful Pearl River Pearl River, uninc. village (1990 pop. 15,314), Rockland co., SE N.Y., near the N.J. line. It is a residential suburb of New York City, and a computer and telecommunications research and development center. Pearl River River, central Mississippi, U. Resort. One of the resort's most popular attractions is Dancing Rabbit, a 36-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio Tom Fazio (born February 10, 1945) began his career in golf course design in the suburban Philadelphia and has created, considered by many, some of the most visually attractive golf holes in the world. and Jerry Pate Jerome Kendrick "Jerry" Pate (born September 16, 1953) is an American golfer. Jerry Pate was born in Macon, Georgia. He later attended the University of Alabama and had a distinguished amateur career. He won the U.S. that is No. 32 on Golf Magazine's list of "Top 100 Courses." The resort's hotels offer 16 restaurants, and headliners regularly appear in the nine lounges. For the family, the 15-acre Geyser Falls Water Theme Park Geyser Falls Water Theme Park is a water park located in the Choctaw area of central Mississippi, near Philadelphia. Attractions Geyser Falls- Clearwater Key contains over 8 acres of white sand beaches, (the most in Mississippi) as well as many other attractions. is a wonderful way to spend a day in the sun. Eleven shops offer Mississippi-made products, jewelry, and handmade Indian pieces. The Choctaw Museum, not far from the resort, features a pictorial exhibit of Choctaw history and a fine selection of locally made jewelry and baskets. The two most famous annual events in Neshoba County are the 57-year-old Choctaw Indian Fair For centuries the Mississippi Choctaws have gathered at the ripening of the first corn. This gathering was called "The New Corn Ceremony" or "Green Corn Festival." The present day Choctaw Indian Fair has roots in this ancient celebration. , celebrating Choctaw culture, including crafts, stickball games, dancing, and entertainment, and the Neshoba County Fair; the two are held back-to-back in July. "Mississippi's Giant Houseparty," as the Neshoba County Fair is known, dates from 1889 and is entered on the National Register. Ronald Reagan, once a speaker there, said of the fair, "There is no other such place in the world." Philadelphia today is a lively, forward-looking city, and it lures its own back home. Todd Mosley, who was born in Philadelphia but lived and worked most of his adult life in Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, returned two years ago to build his dream home. A member of the Philadelphia Historical Commission, he praises the citizens' goal of preserving the downtown area and boasts, "This is a great place to raise a family. Children walk freely around this town without fear. My daughter can get off the school bus and walk to her grandmother's home. Our schools are good. We are moving forward while honoring our history. Our future is bright." fun in philly WHERE TO STAY The Cole House Lovingly restored 1916 Victorian home decorated with period antiques. 235 West Beacon St. 601/656-5433 www.thecolehouse.net Pearl River Resort Hwy. 16. 866/44-PEARL www.pearlriverresort.com WHERE TO DINE City Limits Steaks recommended by locals. 392 W. Main St. 601/389-2333 The Coffee Bean Cafe 422 E. Beacon St. 601/650-9031 www.the-coffee-bean-cafe.com Dancing Rabbit Golf Club Restaurant 1 Choctaw Trail. 601/663-0011 Firehouse Bar-B-Que Crowded barbecue spot. 270-A W. Beacon St. 601/656-2110 Old Mexico 250 W. Beacon St. 601/656-6686 Pearl River Resort Phillip M's features fine dining and fresh lobster, Eclipse Grill has steaks and fresh seafood, Villa is open 24 hours, and the Chef's Pavilion Buffet and Spectrum Buffet offer international cuisine. Hwy. 16 W. 866/44-PEARL www.pearlriverresort.com Peggy's Southern cooking. 512 Bay St. 601/656-3478 Ronnie's Steak-n-Grill 734 Pecan pecan: see hickory. pecan Nut and tree (Carya illinoinensis) of the walnut family, native to temperate North America. Occasionally reaching a height of about 160 ft (50 m), the tree has deeply furrowed bark and feather-shaped leaves. Ave. 601/656-6999 Ye Ole Drug Store Dell Salad bar, potato bar, sandwiches. 509 Main St. 601/656-7719 WHERE TO SHOP Bobby's Jewelry 201 W. Beacon St. 601/656-9708 Carousel Gifts Etc. Owner Linda Jenkins hosts pottery-painting parties and can assist in creating personal gifts. 424 E. Beacon St. 601/656-1435 The Choctaw Museum Locally created beadwork beadwork Ornamental work in beads. In the Middle Ages beads were used to embellish embroidery work. In Renaissance and Elizabethan England, clothing, purses, fancy boxes, and small pictures were adorned with beads. pieces and basketry basketry, art of weaving or coiling and sewing flexible materials to form vessels or other commodities. The materials used include twigs, roots, strips of hide, splints, osier willows, bamboo splits, cane or rattan, raffia, grasses, straw, and crepe paper. . Hwy. 16 W. 601/656-5251 City Jewelry 418 E. Beacon St. 601/656-3181 The Clothes Line 208 Byrd Ave. 601/389-0440 Dancing Rabbit Press/ The Shop on the Corner Owner Steve Stubbs, the town's unofficial historian, has written about Neshoba County soldiers and their battles and an exhaustive history of the Neshoba County Fair. 402 E. Beacon St. 877-642-BOOK www.dancingrabbitpress.com Dee's Classic and contemporary women's clothing. 411 Church St. 601/656-1113 Kademi 225 W. Beacon St. 601/656-5400 www.kademi.com M & S Furniture/Second Shop 1103 E. Main St. 601/656-8114 Margaret's Fine Linens & Gifts 401 Center Ave. 601/389-5764 Oddlee Unik A funky little shop filled with unusual gifts. Corner of Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 16. 601/656-8428, www.oddleeunik.com The Potting Shed 457 Pecan Ave. 601/650-1900 Steve's on the Square Upscale clothing for men and women. 415 Center Ave. N. 601/656-5056 www.stevesonthesquare.com Williams Brothers, Inc. Everything, absolutely everything. 10360 Rd. 375. 601/656-2651 www.williamsbrothersinc.com famous neshoba county natives Turner Catledge: Author, speaker, and former executive editor of The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times Derrick Hoskins: Played for the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders Fred McAfee: Played for the New Orleans Saints O.D. McKee: Founder of Little Debbie snack cake company Bill Stribling: Played for the New York Giants
Marty Stuart: Country musician and Grammy winner Miles from the coast, visitors find white sand beaches at Geyser Falls Water Theme Park. The Choctaw Museum Features a pictorial history of Choctaws and maps of their lands. Hwy. 16 IV. 601-656-5251 Dewitt-Deweese Memorial Park Site of monuments honoring Neshoba County war casualties and heroes and victims of September 11, 2001. W. Beacon St. Geyser Falls Water Theme Park and Clearwater Key Hwy. 16 S. 601/389-3099 www.geyserfalls.com WHAT TO DO Neshoba County Library Special exhibits. 230 W. Beacon St. 601/656-4911 Neshoba County-Philadelphia Museum Located in a house built shortly after the Civil War. Limited hours. 303 Water Ave. S. 601/656-1284 Northside Park The Imagination Fun Station playground here was built entirely by the citizens of the town over three days. Hwy. 15 N. 601/656-4101 Philadelphia-Neshoba County Tourism Commission Brochures and visitor information. 410 Poplar Ave. 601/656-1000 www.neshoba.org Ham Jam Arts Festival Barbecue contest, art demonstrations, arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. , and rides. Held annually in April www.hamjamartsfestival.com Choctaw Indian Fair Celebrity entertainers, traditional Indian dancing, and World Series stickball. Held annually in mid-July. www.choctawindianfair.com Neshoba County Fair Live entertainment, dancing, folk singing, harness racing, and political speakers. Held annually in late July. www.neshobacountyfair.org Autumnfest Arts and crafts, entertainment, and children's activities. Held annually in October. 601/656-9838 PHOTOGRAPHY BY TEMPY SEGREST |
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