Spring Pilgrimage

MARCH 30 - APRIL 8, 2017

77TH ANNUAL US, MIS COLUMB SISSIPPI Spring Pilgrimage 30 - A CH PR R 2017 IL A 8 M

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WWW.VISITCOLUMBUSMS.ORG | 800.920.3533 Welcome to COLUMBUS Contents WELCOME TO THE 77TH ANNUAL Events Schedule...... 3

Columbus Spring Pilgrimage Ticket Information...... 4

The Columbus Spring Pilgrimage is an award-winning event Special Events...... 5 that has been widely recognized as one of the best and most authentic home tours in the South. The antebellum mansions Tales from the Crypt...... 9 of Columbus are impeccably maintained and as resplendent as ever. Many home tours feature recreated activities of the Green Tour...... 10 1800s, complete with period costumes, which add excitement Blue Tour...... 11 and even more authenticity to this historic event. It’s an experience visitors will long remember! Orange Tour...... 12

Columbus informational brochures are available at the Yellow Tour ...... 13 Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center – located at 300 Main Street. This Victorian structure is the first home Candlelight Red Tour ...... 14 of renowned playwright Tennessee Williams – winner of the Pulitzer Prize for A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot One-Day Tour ...... 15 Tin Roof. Tours of the home are complimentary. Friends of the Foundation...... 16

Upcoming Events ...... 25

Columbus’ Spring Pilgrimage is an annual project of the Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation and Visit Columbus.

117 Third Street South, Columbus, Mississippi 39701 Toll free 800.920.3533 • Phone 662.329.1191 Fax 662.329.8969 • [email protected] www.visitcolumbusms.org PILGRIMAGE PILGRIMAGE Events Schedule Tickets

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT VISIT COLUMBUS * except as noted 117 3rd Street South (behind Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center) 800.920.3533 or 662.329.1191 | www.visitcolumbusms.org

HOME TOURS: DOUBLE DECKER BUS RIDES: Adults: $30 per person $5 with purchase of tour ticket Senior Citizen/Military: $25 $8 without purchase of tour ticket Students (K-12): $12 (Bus does not run on Blue Tour) Groups of 20+: 10% discount *HALF MARATHON & 5K: Prices are per tour, per person columbushalfmarathon5k.com Only one discount per person Register at: racesonline.com CARRIAGE RIDES: $5 per person *TALES FROM THE CRYPT: Adults: $5 per person THURSDAY, MARCH 30 MONDAY, APRIL 3 GARDEN PARTY: Students: $3 per person 9AM-until...... Carriage Rides 9AM-12PM...... Blue Tour $15 per person Tickets available only at cemetery 9AM-12PM...... Blue Tour 2PM-5PM...... Green Tour 2PM-5PM...... Green Tour 7PM-10PM...... Tales from the Crypt 5PM-8PM...... Kickoff Party IMPORTANT INFORMATION TUESDAY, APRIL 4 FRIDAY, MARCH 31 9AM-12PM...... Orange Tour • Pilgrimage headquarters (Visit Columbus) will be open for 9AM-until...... Carriage Rides 2PM-5PM...... Yellow Tour ticket sales 8:30AM-6PM, Monday-Saturday, and 12PM-5PM 9AM-12PM...... Orange Tour 7PM-10PM...... Red Tour on Sunday. On Candlelight Tour dates, the headquarters will be 2PM-5PM...... Yellow Tour open from 8:30AM-8PM. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 7PM-10PM...... Tales from the Crypt • Visitors may obtain tour tickets and maps at Visit Columbus 9AM-12PM...... Green Tour prior to beginning self-guided tour. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 2PM-5PM...... Blue Tour 7AM...... Half Marathon 7PM-10PM...... Tales from the Crypt • Tour homes may be seen only as scheduled in the brochure. 7:15AM...... 5K Run • Reservations are available for groups or individuals by phone. 9AM-until...... Carriage Rides THURSDAY, APRIL 6 • For a fee, guides are available for groups by prior appointment. 9AM-12PM...... Blue Tour 9AM-until...... Carriage Rides 2PM-5PM...... Green Tour 9AM-12PM...... Orange Tour • Please arrive at the last tour home at least 30 minutes 10AM-3PM...... Artisans Alley 2PM-5PM...... Yellow Tour before tour ends. ® 7PM-10PM...... Red Tour 10AM-3PM...... Catfish in the Alley • No smoking, beverages, interior photographs or 4PM...... Mayor’s Unity Picnic FRIDAY, APRIL 7 stiletto/spike-heeled shoes, please! 7PM-10PM...... Red Tour 9AM-until...... Carriage Rides • Information in this brochure is accurate at press time; SUNDAY, APRIL 2 9AM-12PM...... Green Tour subject to change. 12PM-until...... Carriage Rides 2PM-5PM...... Blue Tour 12PM-3PM...... Orange Tour 7PM-10PM...... Tales from the Crypt Additional information available at the 2PM-4PM...... One-Day Tour SATURDAY, APRIL 8 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS HOME AND WELCOME CENTER 2PM-4PM...... Book Signing 9AM-until...... Carriage Rides 300 Main Street 2PM-4PM...... Church Tours 9AM-12PM...... Yellow Tour 3PM-6PM...... Yellow Tour 2PM-5PM...... Orange Tour 1.855.254.2895 3PM-6PM...... Garden Party 662.328.0222 7PM-10PM...... Red Tour www.visitcolumbusms.org 3 4 SPECIAL HALF MARATHON Events and 5k Run

QUILT DISPLAY CATFISH IN THE ALLEY® March 1-April 28 Saturday, April 1 • 10AM-3PM March 8 • 12PM • Quilt Reception Enjoy catfish and other Southern The Columbus-Lowndes Public delicacies and live music in Library is holding its annual Quilt Columbus’ historic Catfish Alley. Display. The quilts showcase the Downtown Columbus hard work and talent of quilters and quilting guilds from Lowndes ARTISANS ALLEY SATURDAY, APRIL 1 and surrounding counties. Witness Saturday, April 1 7AM Start - Half Marathon / 7:15AM Start - 5K how the quilts reveal an artistic 10AM-3PM Starting at the Tennessee Williams Home, 300 Main Street expression that goes beyond their Handcrafted period articles and Columbushalfmarathon5k.com functional use. Also included are homemade food items in Register: www.racesonline.com numerous displays highlighting Catfish Alley. various collections of and artwork by Downtown Columbus Participate in the fourth annual Columbus Pilgrimage Half Marathon and local residents. For more information, 5K. Whether you’re a novice runner or seasoned athlete, this great race is call 662.329.5300. HALF MARATHON / 5K RUN not to be missed. The half marathon unwinds on a scenic course that takes Saturday, April 1 you along the Tombigbee River bed and ends at the historic river bridge KICKOFF PARTY 7AM • Half Marathon while the 5K loops through some of the South’s most beautiful, historic Thursday, March 30 • 5PM-8PM 7:15AM • 5K Run neighborhoods. Crawfish and shrimp boil and For more information, visit live music. columbushalfmarathon5k.com Tennessee Williams Home Lawn 300 Main Street GARDEN PARTY Saturday, April 8 • 3PM-6PM TALES FROM THE CRYPT Stroll through Colonnade March 31, April 3, 5, 7 Garden with mint juleps and 7PM-10PM cheese straws. Graveyard tour that re-creates the ($15 admission) lives of noted personalities interred Colonnade Garden at the historic cemetery. 620 Second Street South Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South

CARRIAGE RIDES March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 9AM-until Sunday: 12PM - until

5 6 CATFISH BOOK in the Alley Signing

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 2PM-4PM Tennessee Williams Home & Welcome Center • 300 Main Street

Author, artist and Mississippi native Laurie Parker will be signing copies of her most recent novel, Trespassers Talking (2016). Set in Natchez, the novel weaves a moving story around two unrelated topics: early-onset Alzhei- mer’s and political correctness gone amok. Parker has been self-employed as an artist since 1992. Her career began with her creating a whimsical line of paper and epoxy pins, which she sold at arts/crafts festivals and galleries. That same year, she combined her art skills with her ability to write in metered rhyme. She wrote and illustrated her first book,Everywhere in Mississippi (1996), which sold over SATURDAY, APRIL 1 12,000 copies in the first three months. In 2013, after having crafted 12 10AM - 3PM rhyming children’s titles, she “went prose” and debuted her first “big per- Fourth Street in downtown Columbus (Catfish Alley) • Catfish and live music son book”—The Matchstick Cross, a Southern novel layered with race, reli- This year’s event – the ninth annual – will feature a day of fun for the whole gion and romance. She has continued to write novels based in Mississippi, family, including catfish, vendors, fabulous food, cold beverages, and some including her most recent, Trespassers Talking. of the best blues musicians in the South. Parker is a member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi and her work The name “Catfish Alley” recalls a time in the 1800s when African-Amer- has been recognized by the Mississippi State Committee of the National ican fishermen would catch catfish in the Tombigbee River along First Museum for Women in the Arts. Street and bring the fish to Fourth Street, where it would be fried and sold. The aroma of catfish cooking permeated the air; and soon, the alley became known as a hub for thriving African-American businesses, blues GARDEN music and delicious food. Now, nearly 200 years later, the alley will once again be filled with the Party sounds of blues and smell of catfish cooking as thousands of residents and visitors gather for this festival, which celebrates the many achieve- ments of African Americans in Columbus and Lowndes County. Throughout the day, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy Mississip- pi-raised catfish, as well as entertainment. Outstanding blues musicians from throughout Mississippi will once again be performing. These musicians have performed throughout Mississippi, the South, and in several European countries. SATURDAY, APRIL 8 3PM-6PM Catfish in the Alley® is free and open to the public. Food, beverages, and Colonnade Garden • 620 Second Street South crafts will be available for purchase that day. Stroll through Colonnade Garden with mint juleps and cheese straws. Ticketed event: $15 7 8 TALES FROM THE GREEN Crypt Tour

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 THURSDAY, MARCH 30 7PM-10PM 2PM-5PM ROSEDALE MONDAY, APRIL 3 SATURDAY, APRIL 1 7PM-10PM 2PM-5PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 MONDAY, APRIL 3 7PM-10PM 2PM-5PM FRIDAY, APRIL 7 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 7PM-10PM 9AM-12PM FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Friendship Cemetery 9AM-12PM 1400 Fourth Street South

Please arrive OLE MAGNOLIA no later than 9PM Tickets $5 for adults and $3 for students

Tickets sold only at Friendship Cemetery

TEMPLE HEIGHTS & GARDENS

ROSEDALE • 1523 Ninth Street South This home is considered one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture in Mississippi. Rosedale has been entirely restored to its original 1856 state, including original paint colors and wallpaper patterns. The home features the nation’s largest furniture collection by American craftsman John Henry Belter. Historic Rosedale sits on 40 acres of picturesque grounds and is now serving as an event venue. Circa 1856 / Mr. and Mrs. Gene Imes / National Register

TEMPLE HEIGHTS & GARDENS • 515 Ninth Street North This graveyard tour promises to be a memorable experience for lovers This classically-designed house combines Federal and Greek Revival fea- of history and drama, for it is a combination of both. Tales from the tures. The home includes four floors, porches on three sides and 14 Doric Crypt re-creates the lives of noted personalities interred at historic columns. The home, with a museum-quality collection of decorative arts, Friendship Cemetery, the site of the Decoration Day that inspired the is the setting for historic narratives about 19th century life in Columbus. poem, The Blue and the Gray. Circa 1837 / Dr. and Mrs. Mark Novotny / National Register / Mississippi Landmark

Tales from the Crypt is an award-winning project of history students OLE MAGNOLIA • 1219 Third Avenue North from the Columbus-based Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Named after the stately Magnolia tree in the front lawn, this Greek Revival (MSMS). The project has won the Governor’s Award for Excellence in house was built in 1853. The front door opens to an oversized hallway the Arts and been named a national finalist by the History Channel that runs from the front door to the back of the house, a unique character- for the Save Our History Classroom Award. The project has also been istic of the historic “double shotgun” style home. Downstairs, the study and featured nationally by National Public Radio, Turner Broadcasting, The master suite on one side of the hall and music and dining room flanking the New York Times, The Atlantic, Garden & Gun and a host of other region- other are filled with art and antiques. In 1900, the Mayor of Columbus, David al publications. MSMS students research and develop characters with McClanahan, purchased the home and incorporated the old kitchen house assistance from the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library archives staff. into the main structure. He also enlarged the house for his wife and 10 children Tales from the Crypt is a treat for the entire family. and included a secret compartment in the master bedroom where he hid his liquor from his teetotaling wife. Circa 1853 / Mr. and Mrs. Pete Tortorici 9 10 BLUE ORANGE Tour Tour

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 FRIDAY, MARCH 31 9AM-12PM WAVERLEY MANSION 9AM-12PM THE AMZI LOVE HOME HOME & GARDENS SATURDAY, APRIL 1 SUNDAY, APRIL 2 9AM-12PM 12PM-3PM MONDAY, APRIL 3 TUESDAY, APRIL 4 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 THURSDAY, APRIL 6 2PM-5PM 9AM-12PM FRIDAY, APRIL 7 SATURDAY, APRIL 8 2PM-5PM 2PM-5PM

COLONNADE GARDEN BRYN BELLA

STEPHEN D. LEE HOME/MUSEUM WHITEHALL

WAVERLEY MANSION HOME & GARDENS THE AMZI LOVE HOME • 305 Seventh Street South 1852 Waverley Mansion Road As the only home on the Spring Pilgrimage that has remained in the same Waverley Mansion showcases an octagonal shaped cupola to its self-sup- family for eight generations, many of the fine furnishings are original to porting curved stairways, making it one of the most unique antebellum the house. Amzi Love is a tour home that has been reviewed in Fodor’s plantation homes in the South. Restored to its former grandeur, this show- Travel Guide and the New York Times Travel Magazine. Circa 1848 / Mr. and Mrs. place is open for tours year-round. Circa 1852 / Robert Snow Family / National R. Sidney Caradine III / National Register Historic Landmark / National Register / National Restoration Award STEPHEN D. LEE HOME/MUSEUM COLONNADE GARDEN • 620 Second Street South FLORENCE MCLEOD HAZARD MUSEUM • 316 Seventh Street North Colonnade Garden is typical of the 1860s, featuring a boxwood maze, plea- Once the home of CSA General Stephen D. Lee, this home was preserved and sure garden, formal area with fountains, kitchen and herb garden, fruits restored in 1960 by the Lowndes County Historical Society and the Society and berries. Walk through to enjoy the flowers blooming in the footprints for the Preservation of Antiquities. It contains many original Lee family fur- of each gardener who has lived here in the past. Circa 1840 / Dr. and Mrs. Ryan nishings and portraits as well as an extensive Civil War collection. Circa 1847 Hill / National Register Owned by the Stephen D. Lee Foundation / National Register / Mississippi Landmark

BRYN BELLA • 1822 Stinson Creek Road WHITEHALL • 607 Third Street South Traditional Southern antebellum architecture is beautifully captured at Built in 1843 by James Walton Harris, Whitehall was originally designed Bryn Bella. Built in 1848 by the William Cox family and designed by James as a two-story Greek Revival townhouse. This stately mansion exhibits six Lull, this stately home boasts heart pine floors, jib windows that access paneled square columns at the edge of a wooden porch. The banisters bor- multiple porches, and grand top and bottom hallways. Built with hospitality dering the porch consist of identically-milled hardwood balusters. Inside, and fresh country breezes in mind, Bryn Bella was once a 5,000-acre cotton heart pine floors and handsome woodwork provide the background for plantation and is still a lovely reminder of when “Cotton was king.” Circa 1848 the Boggess’ collection of 18th and 19th century antiques. Circa 1843 / Dr. and Chrissy and Keith Heard / National Register / Restoration Award Historic Columbus Mrs. Joe Boggess & Family / National Register / Historic American Buildings

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FRIDAY, MARCH 31 SATURDAY, APRIL 1 2PM-5PM 7PM-10PM SUNDAY, APRIL 2 TUESDAY, APRIL 4 3PM-6PM 7PM-10PM TUESDAY, APRIL 4 THURSDAY, APRIL 6 2PM-5PM 7PM-10PM THURSDAY, APRIL 6 SATURDAY, APRIL 8 2PM-5PM 7PM-10PM SATURDAY, APRIL 8 WHITE ARCHES 9AM-12PM

SHADOWLAWN

ROSEWOOD MANOR GARDENS, CHAPEL & GAZEBO BASKERVILLE MANOR ERROLTON

WHITE ARCHES • 122 Seventh Avenue South SHADOWLAWN • 1024 College Street Affectionately termed “Columbus Eclectic,” combined architectural elements Fluted columns tower over the grand portico of this charming Greek Revival of Greek Revival, Gothic and Italianate come together to form White mansion with its Gothic and Italianate accents. Shadowlawn houses many Arches’ welcoming style. Beautiful woodwork, mirrored glass doorknobs, wonderful Victorian collections, including novelty clocks, calling card receiv- a three-story cupola and original bedroom closets add to its allure. Circa 1857 ers and aesthetic silver and silverplate. It showcases an excellent example of / Mr. and Mrs. Dick Leike / National Register antebellum and early Victorian lifestyles. Standing stately on the corner be- side the Mississippi University for Women (MUW), Shadowlawn was beauti- ROSEWOOD MANOR GARDENS, CHAPEL & GAZEBO fully restored in 2001 and featured on HGTV. It now serves as a wedding ven- 719 Seventh Street North ue and bed and breakfast. Circa 1848 / Mrs. Burnette Avakian / National Register This home boasts a Greek Revival façade with a Federal influence and reigns over four and a half acres of landscaped grounds, including 3,000 boxwoods. ERROLTON • 216 Third Avenue South The encircling brick drive was originally built to accommodate carriages. Built in the 1840s, Errolton boasts double parlors with original twin pier mir- Rosewood Manor is one of the oldest brick homes in Columbus. Circa 1835 rors which reflect the beautiful chandeliers into infinity. The original wrought Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hicks / National Register iron fence embossed by the builder, William B. Weaver, stands regally in front of the home. Circa 1848 / Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gaskin / National Register BASKERVILLE MANOR • 905 Third Avenue North An Italianate townhouse, Baskerville Manor delights the visitor’s eye with an asymmetrical arrangement of lines and shapes, brick walls, a symmetri- cal tower on the side, and a plethora of porches. This home features the only standing coach house in Lowndes County. Circa 1860 / Ms. Rachel George

13 14 ONE DAY FRIENDS OF THE Tour Foundation

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 OLE HOMESTEAD BED & BREAKFASTS and EXCEPTIONAL VENUES 2PM-4PM THE AMZI LOVE HOME (c. 1848) AND LINCOLN HOME BED AND BREAKFAST INN (c. 1833) • 305 7th Street South and 714 3rd Avenue South ST. PAUL’S 662.328.5413 • For reservations 662.574.4275 These homes are joined by gardens, a footbridge and reflecting fish pool. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Featured in Fodor’s Travel Guide and The New York Times Travel Magazine. ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC Offers a picturesque Victorian setting for weddings, receptions and cor- CHURCH porate retreats. AVAKIAN-SHADOWLAWN • 1024 College Street • 662.327.3600 www.shadowlawncolumbus.com Gourmet breakfast, wi-fi, king size beds with plush bedding and profession- ally laundered sheets, complimentary mini bar, well-lighted parking. Chris- tian owned and operated. BURNT OAK LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER 1563 Penn Station Road • 662.272.9550 • www.burntoaklodge.com ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH • 823 College Street Family-owned and committed to providing visitors the very best experience The cornerstone for the original church was set in 1863 but construction was possible. Hunt, fish or stay the night. You will be part of the family during your stay. Tours available. Perfect for corporate functions, wedding recep- delayed another decade due to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Father Jean tions, ballgames, getaways and quail hunting. Baptiste Mouton, a French priest who was trained in architecture, designed the original church in Gothic style. The parish researched and planned the HISTORIC ROSEDALE • 1523 9th Street South • For venue information historic renovations for almost 10 years. The desire to capture much of its call 662.574.1902. original decorative scheme and preserve its Jacoby stained glass windows Built in 1856, Historic Rosedale sits on 40 acres of picturesque grounds. It is recognized as Mississippi’s finest example of Italianate architecture and is fueled efforts to have the church declared an historic building on the National listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the newly restored Register. Parishioners poured over old documents and photographs of the in- barn, Historic Rosedale is the ideal location for weddings, receptions, lun- terior of the church in order to preserve the design as closely as possible to the cheons, rehearsal dinners, showers and more. With its barn, pool and vast early decorative scheme. The newly restored church is used as a daily Mass acreage, Historic Rosedale will bring your event vision to life. Like us on Facebook! chapel, weddings and other special celebrations. THE JACKIE O’ HOUSE • 1700 9th Street South OLE HOMESTEAD • 302 College Street 662.327.5100 • [email protected] Only 1.2 miles from downtown Main Street, a truly hidden gem quaintly The Ole Homestead is a vernacular raised cottage probably constructed by tucked away at the end of 9th Street South. Six beautiful suites, each with Charles Abert when he moved to Columbus in 1825. It was originally two a private bath, wi-fi and breakfast. Functions for every occasion with liquor rooms over two rooms facing the Tombigbee River. In 1835, Abert sold the license available. Like us on Facebook! home to John Kirk who added an east wing facing College Street. It is the A PAINTED LADY OF COLUMBUS BED AND BREAKFAST (c.1890) oldest building remaining within the original corporate limits of Columbus 504 5th Street South • 662.386.2171 • www.apaintedladyofcolumbus.com and among the oldest raised-cottage houses in Mississippi. Former residents Ranked Best of The Best in The Golden Triangle and listed on The National include Congressman H S Bennett and Confederate surgeon James Hopkins. Register of Historic Places, this charming home is located one block from downtown Columbus. Guests enjoy the wraparound porches, plush bed- The historic landmark received the 2014 Trudy Allen Award for resident- ding, Wifi and a Full Southern Breakfast. Antiques Sale. ial restoration in Mississippi from the Mississippi Heritage Trust. Circa 1825 Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Ward / National Register PUCKETT HOUSE • 1100 College Street (MUW Campus) • 662.329.7126 Available for meetings, receptions and lodging. Located on the campus ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • 318 College Street of historic Mississippi University for Women. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was built in 1837. The stained glass windows of HOTELS this Gothic -designed church depict the life of Christ. A beautiful stained BEST WESTERN • 303 Shoney Dr. • 662.329.2255 glass window from the Tiffany company was dedicated in 1896. Pulitzer Best Western of Columbus is set in the heart of the town and conveniently prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams’ grandfather, The Reverend located near locally-owned, Southern-style restaurants and boutiques. Our newly renovated rooms have spacious sitting areas. In-room amenities such Walter Edwin Dakin, served as St. Paul’s rector at the time Tennessee Williams as microwaves and refrigerators ensure your stay is comfortable. Enjoy com- was born in Columbus in 1911. 15 16 plimentary full American breakfast, access to our indoor heated pool, exer- CHICK-FIL-A • 528 18th Avenue North • 662.329.5979 cise room and business center, all accompanied by our friendly Southern www.chick-fil-a.com • Closed Sundays staff. Wherever life takes you, Best Western is there. COFFEE HOUSE ON 5TH • 111 5th Street North, Downtown Columbus COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT • 1995 6th Street North • 662.245.1540 662.328.1300 • Monday – Friday 7:30AM-6PM. • Saturday 8:30AM-6PM. Courtyard by Marriott features a refined, ambient lobby, highlighting The Cozy coffee shop featuring freshly brewed coffee, espresso specialty drinks, Bistro which offers Starbucks coffee and high quality menu options for Rishi loose leaf teas and 100% fruit smoothies. Our unique drinks include breakfast and dinner. Enjoy cocktails, wine and beer in the evening to un- white espresso and bubble tea. We enjoy creating specialty espresso drinks, wind. Courtyard also offers over 3,300 square feet of event space, ideal for so there is always something new to try. We make sweet potato muffins, corporate or social events. Located in the heart of Columbus, near Baptist scones, sausage muffins and cookies fresh each day. We also serve pre- Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle and Mississippi University for Women. pared-to-order sandwiches of Troyer meats and cheeses and homemade breads. FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES • 2011 6th Street North 662.241.1990 • www.marriott.com/gtrfi HARDING CATERING • 662.356.9296 • www.hardingcatering.com Our custom-designed hotel offers beautiful guest rooms and king suites, a Harding Catering is a full-service catering company that specializes in wed- sparkling outdoor pool and whirlpool, spacious and well-equipped fitness dings and large events. We can handle anything from quiet working luncheons, center, meeting room and board room. Our multi-purpose Great Room fea- casual company picnics to grand events, so that you can enjoy your guests and tures an Internet Bar, 24-hour business center, social seating areas and our your special event. With our fleet of self-contained event trailers, we can put complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet service. Great value and cour- our well-equipped commercial kitchens anywhere you decide to have your teous service all backed by a name you can believe in: Marriott. event. Helping you accommodate and impress your guests is our business.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES • 1915 6th Street North HARVEYS RESTAURANT • 200 Main Street • 662.327.1639 662.245.1085 • www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com www.eatwithharveys.com • Monday – Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM Our newly-opened hotel is the only Hilton-branded hotel in Columbus. We Friday – Saturday: 11AM-10PM • Sunday: 11AM-9PM. offer complimentary hot breakfast and wireless internet and are convenient- Prime rib, steaks, salads and pastas. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. ly located in the heart of Columbus. We feature a spacious meeting room, Historic downtown Columbus, just one block from the Tennessee Wil- business center and state-of-the-art fitness center. liams Home and Welcome Center. Curbside ToGo available. Reserve your table online on our website. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS • 2000 6th Street North Opening Soon • 662.327.7077 JACKSON SQUARE GRILL • 927 Highway 45 North, Jackson Square Shopping Center • 662.328.8656 • www.eatwiththegrill.com HYATT PLACE COLUMBUS • 101 Hospital Drive Extended (behind Longhorn Saturday & Sunday: 10AM-4PM • Monday – Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM Steakhouse & next door to Belk) 662.370.1800 • www.columbus.place.hyatt.com Friday: 11AM-10PM • Saturday: 10AM-10PM • Sunday: 10AM-9PM Special Pilgrimage rates. Just ask! And, stay at this beautiful new hotel Classic Americana cuisine in a unique atmosphere. Offers up traditional bar located within walking distance of six different restaurants and an array of fare, everyone’s favorite appetizers and quintessential seafood and steak shopping venues. Hyatt Place boasts of the largest hotel rooms in Columbus dishes. Curbside ToGo available. Reserve your table online on our website. and is the only hotel offering a 24/7 menu. Non-smoking facility, free hot Brunch menu available. breakfast, free wi-fi, luxury swimming accommodations and a 24-hour fitness center, all at an affordable price; and we are PET-FRIENDLY! J. BROUSSARD’S • 210 5th Street South • 662.243.1480 Dishes like cajun shrimp toast, pecan pane catfish and creole glazed duck QUALITY INN • 1210 Highway 45 North • 800.221.2222 • 662.329.2422 breast with roasted poblano and cheddar grits, set this family-run destination Pilgrimage rates; adjacent to Leigh Mall; free deluxe breakfast bar; micro- apart from others, with each menu item prepared from fresh, locally avail- wave and refrigerators in all guest rooms; iron and ironing boards; free able ingredients and served by a caring staff. Truly a haven for foodies, make high-speed wireless internet in all guest rooms; free passes to nearby sure J. Broussard’s is a part of your trip to our lovely city! fitness center; lobby-based business center; restaurants within walking distance; pet friendly. KRISPY KREME • 1725 Highway 45 North • 662.848.0044 www.krispykreme.com • Open daily 6AM-11PM. RESTAURANTS & CATERING Enjoy our premium-quality sweet treats, including our signature, hot Origi- BEANS & CREAM • 60 Brickerton Street • 662.328.5008 nal Glaze doughnut being made throughout the day & night in our Doughnut Come try our new locally roasted coffee and our unique Square Ice Cream! Theater. Also try our seasonal beverage, which will perfectly compliment your We are Columbus’s oldest coffee shop and we feature all your favorite spe- doughnuts of choice. The Hot Now Light is beckoning, come experience the cialty and gourmet coffee drinks and teas. Enjoy our newly renovated loft joy that is Krispy Kreme. area for individual quietude, or reserve it for group meetings. LION HILLS CENTER AND GOLF COURSE • 2331 Military Road CAFÉ ON MAIN • 101 5th Street South • Menu Line 662.241.0045 662.328.4837 662.241.4401 • 662.574.0764 • Monday-Friday: 11AM-2PM Lion Hills offers an elegantly decorated ballroom and fine dining options as Sunday: 10:30AM-3:30PM. well as a USGA 18-hole golf course. All of Lion Hills’ amenities are open to Southern cooking at its best, located in the Ruth’s Building in the center of the public. Food is prepared in-house daily by three outstanding chefs using downtown Columbus. The menu changes daily, but offers over 8 entrees, fresh ingredients from local farms. Dinner is served Friday evenings from including the best fried chicken around. We also have over 10 home- 6-9 and features Buckhead Beef steaks, chef specials with a different fresh style vegetables and/or casseroles, including fried versions prepared just fish each week and other delicious entrees. Lunch buffet, featuring a loaded like your grandmother would. We have salads, sandwiches, burgers and over salad bar, choice of entrees, side dishes and desserts, is served Tuesday-Fri- 30 delicious homemade desserts. It also has its very own unique Gift and day from 11AM-2PM. An excellent short order menu is also available daily. Sweet Shop filled with our homemade desserts, gift baskets, ice cream parlor Sunday brunch, featuring a carving station, seafood station, egg and waffle and more. Handicap accessible, deliveries, special orders, private parties and stations and other wonderful entrees with side dishes and desserts, is served catering available. from 11AM-2PM every Sunday. 17 18 THE LITTLE DOOEY • 701 Highway 45 • 662.327.0088 FASHION BARN • Located in Downtown Columbus. 100 5th Street South. 927 Alabama Street • 662.245.1382 662.328.3032 • Wednesday thru Saturday: 10AM-6PM. The Little Dooey is a family restaurant serving barbeque, catfish, pitas Juniors, misses and plus. Dresses, separates and accessories. Show this and poboys. brochure for an additional 10% off any one item (excludes formals).Like us on Facebook and Instagram. LOST PIZZA CO. • Jackson Square Shopping Center 2009 US-45 • 662.570.1675 A PAINTED LADY OF COLUMBUS ( c.1890) • 504 5th Street South Come in and enjoy our great signature pizzas along with mouth-watering 662.386.2171 • 662.435.2222 subs, wings, Delta-Tamales and much, much more. We offer weekly Stop by for tea and antiques sale at this charming bed and breakfast located specials, live music and trivia night! Catering is available. one block from downtown Columbus. Shop for linens, china, glassware, furniture, mirrors, rugs, vintage clothing and one of a kind jewelry. Res- MUGSHOTS GRILL & BAR • 1737 Highway 45 North • mugshotsgrillandbar.com ervations suggested. Voted best hamburger by Mississippi Magazine. PARK PLACE BOUTIQUE & SALON • 415 Main Street • 662.327.7572 SWEET PEPPERS DELI • 2017 Highway 45 North, Jackson Square Shopping Center Park Place Boutique & Salon in downtown Columbus offers an unique 662.328.6889 • www.sweetpeppersdeli.com • Monday – Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM experience for the entire family in its boutique, salon and gift shop. Friday – Saturday: 10:30AM-11PM. Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM Experience Southern charm surrounded by exposed brick and original Delicious sandwiches, salads, wraps, potatoes, flatbreads and desserts. Box hardwood floors. Our gift shop features work by Mississippi Artisans; lunches and catering services available. Open for lunch and dinner. Order including Earth Grace, Mockingbird Renaissance, KStewart and Mis- online through our website or download the Sweet Peppers Deli app and sissippi Soaps. order from there. THE PURPLE ELEPHANT • Littlewoods Shopping Center • Wilkins Wise Road THAI BY THAI • 509 Main Street • 662.327.4001 • thaibythairestaurantandbar.com 662.327.1008 • Monday - Saturday: 10AM-5:30PM Open Tuesday - Friday 11AM-2:30PM and 4:30PM-9PM • Saturday 11AM-9PM Celebrating over 20 years in business! Voted best gift shop in Mississippi. They Thai by Thai offers a relaxing atmosphere, friendly service and the best Thai carry Ronaldo, Marianna and Hobo. They have a large selection of Mississippi- cuisine you have ever tasted. Locally owned and located in historic down- made items including Peters Pottery and Good Earth Pottery. From candles town, Columbus. Live music the second Friday of the month. to frames to baby items, there is something for everyone at this boutique.

UMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE • 1721 Highway 45 North THE SHOPS AT BRICKERTON • Located at the intersection of Highway 82 & 662.570.4769 • www.weareumi.com Military Road • 662.327.4676 • www.brickerton.com Voted BEST last 4 years in Mississippi Magazine. Very fresh Sushi, HIBACHI For a unique shopping experience with great parking in a convenient loca- entertainment, reasonable prices and friendly service. tion, visit The Shops at Brickerton! Enjoy comfortable lodging, a delicious gourmet burger, a late night latte, rejuvenate yourself at the oxygen bar, fresh ZACHARY’S • 205 5th Street North • 662.240.0101 baked cupcakes and artisan breads, massages and manicures, dazzling out- Monday thru Saturday: 11AM-10PM fits and gourmet gift baskets, healthy salads and sandwiches, personal one Located in historic downtown Columbus across from the Court House with of a kind gifts and professional styling for yourself and your home. A truly outdoor patio dining available. Serving delicious grilled wraps, specialty sal- unique shopping experience awaits you where there is something for everyone! ads, pasta and homemade soups. STEEL FOREST FURNITURE • 515 Main Street • 662.570.4745 • Thursday TRANSPORTATION SERVICES and Friday 11-6 and Saturdays 10-3. GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT • 2080 Airport Road Selling custom steel furniture and accessories. Come create a unique piece, 662.327.4422 • gtra.com large or small, that will be crafted locally using native materials. We em- Thousands of travelers use Golden Triangle Regional Airport as their gate- ploy steel, wood, glass and marble in our designs. Find us on Facebook way to Northeast Mississippi every year. The airport offers convenient com- under The Steel Forest Furniture Company. mercial service to the area and is only one connection away from most any major city in the world. People prefer flying in and out of this modern and at- WAVERLEY PLANTATION MANSION (c. 1852) • 662.494.1399 tractive airport because of the short security and check-in lines, close park- A National Historic Landmark, the mansion is open for tours daily. Snow’s ing, friendly service and free Wi-Fi. Three major rental car companies are on Antiques is located on site: fine antiques at reasonable prices. The Snow site. In addition, private jet passengers have found the newly renovated FBO Family thanks you for your patronage. provides an easy and attractive place to land. ARCHITECTS LEGACY TRANSPORTATION • 118 South McCrary Road, Suite 150 PRYOR MORROW • 662.327.8990 • www.pryor-morrow.com 662.241.6600 • 662.648.8362 The architects of Old Waverly Golf Club, Snowdoun restoration, Poindexter Car service to local hotels, restaurants, Golden Triangle Regional Airport. Hall renovation and the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center Also providing services to Jackson, Memphis and Birmingham. Wheelchair offer comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for your accessible vans and mini bus available. We will pick you up! commercial, educational, health care or governmental projects. SHOPPING LANDSCAPE & NURSERY BEARD’S FURNITURE AND ANTIQUITIES • 248 Chubby Drive SMITH LANDSCAPING & THE GREENHOUSE 662.570.1717 • 662.386.6157 • www.beardsantiques.com 625 18th Avenue North • 662.327.6664 Come visit an old warehouse transformed into a unique shopping destina- A full service garden center and landscaping service. tion experience. Featuring Magnolia Home Furniture and accessories by Joanna Gaines, European and American Antiques, rugs, lamps, mirrors, art, BOTTLED WATER estate jewelry, reclaimed furniture and more. Voted best place for fine An- WAUKAWAY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. • 400 College Street • 662.328.7730 Distributors of the area’s purest drinking water. Bottled at the source of tiques, 2015 and 2016, by Mississippi Magazine. Waukaway Springs in Clarke County, Mississippi. Convenient delivery of pure and fresh spring water to your home or business. 19 20 FINANCIAL / INSURANCE SERVICES & C & P PRINTING • 104 Gardner Boulevard • 662.327.9741 or 662.327.9742 PROPERTY CONSULTANTS Fax: 662.327.9751 • [email protected] CRYE-LEIKE PROPERTIES UNLIMITED: Highway 45 North Serving Columbus and North Mississippi for over 35 years. 662.328.1150 or 800.293.1150 • www.crye-leike.com #10 in the nation, #1 in the mid-South. PROGRAPHICS • 1112 Main Street Columbus • 662.329.3341 www.prographicsms.com EDWARD JONES • 115 North 5th Street • 662.329.0071 From storefront signs to embroidered hats to color copies, we print it all. When it comes to your financial future, it’s important to work with someone Large format posters, vehicle decal, and banners on weather proof environ- who takes time to understand you and your situation. We take a step-by-step mentally safe vinyl. Bring in your own design or have our graphic designer approach to identify your goals and develop specific strategies to help you do it for you. achieve them. Contact Josh Read today and see how personal service can make a difference. CHURCHES ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH • 808 College Street • 662.328.2927 GALLOWAY-CHANDLER-MCKINNEY INSURANCE www.annunciationcatholicchurch.com • Eucharist: Sunday, 8AM and 10:30AM 2320 Commerce Drive • 662.328.0492 The oldest Catholic Church in Northeast Mississippi, it once served a parish Serving all your insurance needs. that included Corinth and Meridian.

REGIONS BANK • 710 Main Street • 662.241.4100 • www.regions.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • 202 7th Street North • www.columbusfbc.org It’s time to expect more. Sunday: 9:45AM Worship Service • 10AM Sunday School 11AM Contemporary Service • 5PM Evening Service. T.E. LOTT & COMPANY, PA • 221 North 7th Street Established in 1832. 662.328.5387 • www.telott.com Quality, Integrity, Service & Professionalism Since 1926. Audits, reviews FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 602 Main Street • 662.328.5252 and compilations, tax planning and preparation, payroll services, es- www.columbusfumc.org • Sunday: 8:45AM The Invitation Service • 10AM Sunday tate and trust tax preparation, management advisory services, pen- School • 11AM Morning Worship. sion and profit sharing services, quickbooks advisors, accounting and Organized in 1823. bookkeeping services, business valuation, technology counseling, online tax preparation. MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 701 Main Street • 662.328.2523 www.mainstreetpres.org • Worship: Sunday, 10:40AM and 6PM TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK • 624 Main Street • 662.329.7000 Chartered on May 3, 1829, by missionaries from Mayhew Mission. Complet- www.trustmark.com ed in 1885, the church was built according to the latest style of church ar- People you can trust. Advice that works. Banking, investments, insurance. chitecture of the period. Stained glass windows depict Christian symbolism. MEDIA MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH • 1207 5th Avenue North THE COLUMBUS PACKET • 425 College Street • 662.329.1741 662.327.5408 Worship: Sunday, 10:45AM Conceived and organized in 1833. It is among the pioneer churches of Mis- THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH • 662.328.2424 • www.cdispatch.com sissippi and the oldest African-American church in Northeast Mississippi. Columbus’ award-winning daily newspaper. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • 318 College Street • 662.328.6673 SNAPSHOT PUBLISHING • 1013 North Flowood Drive, Flowood www.stpaulscolumbus.dioms.org • Holy Eucharist: Sunday, 8AM & 10:30AM 601.398.1907 Sunday School: 9:15AM • Morning Prayer: Wednesday, 8AM Publishing company offering a full range of services. Concept creation, logo and brand development, marketing materials, direct mail, catalog and maga- SPAS zine production. Social media, digital and online services. Products devel- BELLA DERMA • 122 5th Street North • 662.329.9994 • www.bella-derma.com oped and distributed by Snapshot Publishing include Social South Magazine, Organic Day Spa • Escape to a downtown oasis of peace…Restore and RSVP Direct Mail, Official Mississippi Tour Guide, Mistletoe Marketplace maintain your health from within physically, mentally and spiritually. Our Magazine and Jackson Visitors Guide. expert therapists provide world-class treatments and healthcare regimens to accommodate your needs in a cozy atmosphere. Ensuring that every ex- WCBI-TV• 662.327.4444 • [email protected] • wcbi.com perience leaves you feeling rejuvenated! Massage | Facials | Manicures & Your home for Local News, Weather and Sports is WCBI and WCBI.COM! Pedicures | Makeovers | Holistic Lifestyle Consultations | Waxing Watch NCIS, Big Bang Theory, SEC football and all your favorite CBS shows on WCBI… Your News Leader! Watch The Flash, Vampire Diaries THE POD SALON AND SPA • 662.245.1420 and Hot in Cleveland on CW4! For Your Local News, Weather and Sports Welcome to The Pod Salon and Spa located on Bluecutt Road. Thank you watch WCBI News at 9PM on CW4. Watch Walking Dead, Modern Family for choosing us to fulfill all your desired beauty needs. We offer hair and and The Simpsons on My Mississippi…TV For Everyone! nail services, massage therapy and organic airbrush tanning. Also, come by to check out our new exclusive line of Belue Foxx handmade spa products BUSINESS SYSTEMS & PRINTING and candles.We hope you feel relaxed and pampered during your visit. Mon- BISHOP SIGN COMPANY • 400 College Street • 662.328.1335 day-closed, Tues-Thurs 9AM-6PM, Friday 9AM-5PM and Saturday by appointment only. MAGNOLIA BUSINESS SYSTEMS • 662.244.8894 Like us on Facebook! Konica Minolta-Printers and Multi-Functional Systems Sales and Service • Doc- ument Management Solutions- Square 9 • HP and Lexmark Printer Service • SIMPLY E AND IV ELEMENTS • 113 5th Street North Rent or Lease Options • Network Consulting • Computer Sales • Wide For- 662.368.8602 • www.simplye.org mat Printers • Digital Label Press • Private Cloud Back-Up Services Simply E and IV Elements, the premier integrative esthetics practice in North Mississippi. Specializing in vitamin and hydrative infusion therapies, cosmetic injectables and infrared sauna treatments. Dr. Elizabeth Adams,

21 22 MD, is passionate about anti-aging and restorative treatments with the goal SPECIAL FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION of healing from the inside out. Come in for a rejuvenating infusion or take COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE • www.columbus.af.mil 30 minutes to detox in the infrared sauna. Call or go online for appointment. Located seven miles north of Main Street, CAFB is one of the Air Force’s crown jewels in the Southeast. One third of all U.S. Air Force pilots receive VITALITY SKIN AND SPA • 724 Leigh Drive. Located inside the Dermatology their initial pilot training in Columbus, earning their coveted “silver wings.” Clinic • 662.328.3323 • www.vitality-skin.comMonday – Thursdays 8AM – 5PM The base began in the early 1940s as an Army Air Corps pilot training base Fridays 8AM – Noon • Friday afternoon by apt only. and was closed from WWII’s end until 1951, when the Korean War brought it Pamper yourself at our full service spa. Facials, chemical peels, dermaplane, back to life. During the Cold War, its runways trembled under roaring B-52s; waxing, microdermabrasion, massages, brow and lash tinting and nail ser- but in 1969, the base returned to its original role of training the world’s best vices. We offer Obagi, Skinceutical, Intraceuticals, Elta M.D., Amy Head Cos- pilots and warriors. As home to the 14th Flying Training Wing, CAFB is one metics and various other skincare lines. of the busiest airfields in the Air Force and, on occasion, accommodates OTHER GOOD FRIENDS a space shuttle ferry flight. With a population of nearly 3,000 military and civilian personnel, CAFB members stand ready to deploy across the world BIG SHOW RENTALS • 662.295.6787 • www.bigshowrentalswestpointms.com at a moment’s notice. Because of the current security restrictions, the base If you’re looking for party or wedding supplies to rent for that next special cannot accommodate visitors. event, call Big Show Rentals of West Point, MS, today! Our rental company offers a wide assortment of items for rent – from weddings to birthday par- MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ties, you can rely on us for prompt customer service and quality products. • 877.462.8439 ext. 7106 www.muw.edu COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL • 501 Main Street • 662.328.2787 A tradition of excellence for women and men. Established in 1884 and wel- www.columbus-arts.com coming men since 1982, The W was founded as the first public college for Our mission is to present, promote and support the arts and arts education. women in the United States. The W’s beautiful and historic campus is one Visit the Rosenzweig Arts Center to discover our many opportunities in art. of the nation’s most architecturally distinguished, with 23 of its more than 60 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The W has THE COLUMBUS LOWNDES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE a national reputation for academic excellence. U.S. News & World Report 1102 Main Street • 662.328.8369 • www.clchamber.org has consistently ranked The W as a best value or best buy based on the Whether we’re growing your business, connecting you to the community or combination of excellent academic programs and affordable cost. For more providing customized support for your business needs, the Chamber is your information or a tour of campus, please call the Office of Admissions. source for success in Lowndes County. EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Mayhew Campus IVY COTTAGE • 433 Wilkins Wise Road • 662.244.0850 662.243.1900 • Columbus Air Force Base extension 662.434.2660 • www.eastms.edu Mondays 8:30AM-12PM • 8:30AM-5PM Tuesday thru Friday Established in 1927, the college has grown in recent years to include more Saturday by appointment. than 5,000 students. EMCC offers a number of academic and university Fresh flowers and plants. transfer programs at an affordable cost, while also boasting one of the State’s most productive workforce and job placement divisions. MAIN STREET COLUMBUS, INC. • 107 5th Street North • 662.328.6305 www.columbusmainstreet.com TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY • 800.457.9739 • www.tenntom.org Enhancing local culture and quality of life through planned growth and diver- The Tenn-Tom Waterway offers adventure for all who traverse this Deep sification. Come to the 2017 Market Street Festival May 5-6! South mecca. Antebellum homes, Civil War sites and Native-American SOUTHERN EVENT LIGHTING • 662.574.9964 burial mounds are found all along the route. There are a number of quaint [email protected] • southernevent.lighting museums and shops for those who enjoy exploring small cities. Sports en- We specialize in making your event one of a kind. Our designs range from thusiasts can enjoy fishing, water sports and outdoor activities. The Southern simple and subtle to vivid and energetic. Our goal is to transform a space penchant for parties and festivals means lively entertainment, and guests from dull to elegant and exciting. We work with you, event designers or are always greeted with the friendly warmth of that well-known Southern planners, and photographers to make your event unforgettable. Whether you hospitality. have a vision or need ideas we are here to help. STEPHEN D. LEE HOME • 316 7th Street North • 662.327.8888 REX’S RENTALS • 210 2nd Avenue North • 662.328.4416 leehomemuseum.com • [email protected] www.rexrentz.com • Monday – Friday: 8AM-5PM • Saturday: 9AM-12PM. The Stephen D. Lee Home was built in 1847 by Major Thomas Garton Blewett, Weddings, parties, special events. We rent tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, a prominent early citizen of Columbus. The house and its outbuildings orig- glassware, flatware, silver and many more items to make your event special. inally occupied the entire city block. It became the last home of General Check out one of our many tents located at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Stephen Dill Lee who married Major Blewett’s granddaughter, Regina Har- Center during Pilgrimage. rison. General Lee was instrumental in the establishment of the Vicksburg Owners Rex and Lisa Dickerson. National Military Park and of Mississippi State University, where he served as the University’s first president. The house is furnished with many original VISIT COLUMBUS • 800.327.2686 • 662.329.1191 • www.visitcolumbusms.org decorative pieces and furniture, which were returned to the house by the Lee Experience Columbus in a way you won’t soon forget! Let Visit Columbus descendants. The Florence McLeod Hazard Museum, a local history muse- help you plan your next reunion, group tour or conference. um, is located on the second floor of the home and is comprised of a collection of artifacts and memorabilia of the Blewett and Lee families as well as a Civil War collection. Also on the second floor is a bedroom that has been restored and furnished with original Lee family pieces. The Lee Home is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark. The Lee Home also serves as an educational and cultural center for the community.

23 24 UPCOMING Events

MAY SEPTEMBER • Market Street Festival • Tennessee Williams Tribute JUNE OCTOBER • Juneteenth Festival • Seventh Avenue JULY Heritage Festival • Fireworks on the Water • Caledonia Days • Southside/Townsend • Eudora Welty Park Blues Festival Writers’ Symposium • Crawford Cotton Boll Festival NOVEMBER AUGUST • Art ‘N Antiques • Artesia Days Show and Sale • Roast N’ Boast • Ghosts and Legends Tour • Possum Town Triathlon

2017 RECREATIONAL Tournaments

MARCH • BASSMASTER High School Fishing Tournament APRIL • Pilgrimage Half-Marathon and 5K • MACJC Golf Conference Championship hosted by Lion Hills Golf Center • Senior Tennis Tournament JUNE • Bass Fishing League Tournament at Columbus Pool AUGUST • Possum Town Triathlon Parkway Trace Natchez AL Tuscaloosa, MS Tupelo, Birmingham, AL MS Jackson, TN Memphis, AL Mobile, TN Nashville, LANew Orleans, Little Rock, AR LA Rouge, Baton www.visitcolumbusms.org www.visitcolumbusms.org

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