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Columbus Holiday Home Tours
December 01, 2008 — December 31, 2008
Tennessee Williams Welcome Center
Columbus, MS
662.329.1191
1.800.327.2686 toll free
www.columbus-ms.org
Enjoy all the excitement and beauty surrounding tours of
magnificent antebellum mansions, so brightly decorated for the Holiday season. Contact Columbus
Convention & Visitors Bureau: ccvb@columbus-ms.org
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Aberdeen Victorian Christmas Celebration
December 05, 2008 — December 06, 2008
Downtown Aberdeen
Aberdeen, MS
662.369.9440 phone / 662.369.3436 fax
1.800.634.3538
www.aberdeenms.org
Elegantly decorated 19th century home tours, carriage rides & The Nutcracker will just be a part of this fun downtown celebration. Contact Aberdeen Visitors Bureau: info@aberdeenms.org
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Admission
Home Tours, $5.00, Carriage Rides, $3.00
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Holly Springs Holiday Houses
December 06, 2008 — December 07, 2008
104 East Gholson Ave.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
662-252-2515
888-687-4765 (toll free)
www.visithollysprings.org
Features homes decked out for the holidays, cantatas in antebellum churches,
luncheons & dinner theaters to get the biggest Scrooge in the holiday
spirit! Homes on the tour: Burton Place, Hamilton Place, Polk Place, Walter Place, Featherston, Lismore Cottage
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Hours
Tours: Saturday 10am- 4pm; Sunday 1pm- 5pm
Admission
Advance tickets (before Nov. 29th): $22
Tickets day of event: $25
Groups of 10 or more: $20
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African-American Heritage Month Driving Tour - '09
February 06, 2009 — February 07, 2009
Columbus Welcome Center, 300 Main St.
Columbus, MS
662.328.0222 (phone); 662.329.8969 (fax)
1.800.327.2686 (toll free)
www.columbus-ms.org
Celebrate Black History Month by taking a tour of the African-American Heritage sites of Columbus. Brochures available at the Welcome Center. On Friday night enjoy "Catfish in the Alley," featuring Catfish and blues music in downtown Columbus on Catfish Alley. Driving tours are at 9 a.m., 11a.m. and 1p.m., with stops at historic African-American sites. Blues and Catfish $4 and $2. Driving tours on Saturday, free.
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43rd South Civil War & Antique Military Show
February 20, 2009 — February 21, 2009
The Arena at Southaven 7360 Hwy. 51
Southaven, MS
662.890.7275
This show is one of the oldest shows in the county with visitors from over 15 states and is sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1312. There will be a wide variety of collectibles such as uniforms, rifles, pistols, swords, books, documents, stamps, and other antique military items dating from 1898. There will be a living history scene with an authentic camp of soldiers in uniform with demonstrated marching. Collectors describe items and answers questions. All profits are used to provide History scholarships at local colleges. Contact William Hawkins for more information: lh232g1b@gmail.com
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Columbus Spring Pilgrimage
March 30, 2009 — April 11, 2009
Tennessee Williams Welcome Center 300 Main St.
Columbus, MS
662.329.3533 (phone); 662.329.1191 (fax)
1.800.327.2686 (toll free)
www.columbus-ms.org
Join us for the annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage, an award-winning event that has earned the coveted reputation as one of the best and most authentic historic home tours in the South. The antebellum mansions of Columbus are impeccably maintained and are as resplendent as ever. Many tour homes feature re-created activities of the 1800's, complete with period costumes, which adds even more authenticity to this historical event. It's an experience visitors will long remember. Driving and walking tour maps of Columbus are available at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center. The victorian structure was the first home of the renowned playwright who won a Pulitzer Prize for "A Streetcar Named Desire", and "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof". Email: ccvb@columbus-ms.org
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Holly Springs Pilgrimage
April 17, 2009 — April 19, 2009
Holly Springs, MS
662.252.2515 phone
662.252.2696 fax
www.visithollysprings.org
This annual tour features homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places, lovely gardens and historic churches presented by costumed hosts. Contact Holly Springs Tourism and Recreation Bureau: hstourism@yahoo.com
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Cotton District Arts Festival and Taste of Starkville
April 18, 2009 —
Historic Cotton District on University Dr.
Starkville, MS
662.323.3322 phone / 662.323.5815 fax
1.800.649.8687 toll free
www.starkville.org
This annual festival, held in the historic Cotton District, features the Y'all Magazine Sweet Tea Challenge, a 5K run, pet parade, Father of Waters Celtic Bagpipe Parade, juried arts show, arts and crafts vendors, live music on three stages, and food from area restaurants. Contact Ben Bounds: bbounds@starkville.org
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Aberdeen Southern Heritage Pilgrimage
April 24, 2009 — April 26, 2009
Various homes in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, MS
662.369.9440 phone / 662.369.3436 fax
1.800.634.3538
www.aberdeenms.org
Each spring the doors to some of the state's most beautiful antebellum and victorian homes are opened wide to visitors seeking a glimpse of life in another time. Contact Aberdeen Visitors Bureau: pilgrimage@aberdeenms.org
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Admission
$18 for 3 homes on tour
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Oxford Double Decker Arts Festival
April 25, 2009 —
Courthouse Square
Oxford, MS
662.234.4680
1.800.758.9177 toll free
www.doubledeckerfestival.com
A celebration of music, food and arts on Oxford's historic square. Mingle with painters, potters and woodworkers. Sample entrees from Southern chefs. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music including jazz, funk, blues and rock 'n' roll. Email: doubledecker@oxfordcvb.com
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