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Welcome to

COLUMBUS WELCOME TO THE 77TH ANNUAL

Columbus Spring Pilgrimage

Contents Events Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ticket Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Columbus informational brochures are available at the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center – located at 300 Main Street. This Victorian structure is the first home of renowned playwright Tennessee Williams – winner of the Pulitzer Prize for A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Tours of the home are complimentary.

Yellow Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tales from the Crypt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Green Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Blue Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Orange Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Candlelight Red Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 One-Day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 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

Tickets

Events Schedule

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: Adults: $30 per person Senior Citizen/Military: $25 Students (K-12): $12 Groups of 20+: 10% discount Prices are per tour, per person Only one discount per person

CARRIAGE RIDES: $5 per person THURSDAY, MARCH 30 9AM-until.........Carriage Rides 9AM-12PM......Blue Tour 2PM-5PM........Green Tour 5PM-8PM........Kickoff Party

MONDAY, APRIL 3 9AM-12PM......Blue Tour 2PM-5PM........Green Tour 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt TUESDAY, APRIL 4 9AM-12PM......Orange Tour 2PM-5PM........Yellow Tour 7PM-10PM......Red Tour

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 9AM-until.........Carriage Rides 9AM-12PM......Orange Tour 2PM-5PM........Yellow Tour 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 9AM-12PM......Green Tour 2PM-5PM........Blue Tour SATURDAY, APRIL 1 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt 7AM..................Half Marathon 7:15AM.............5K Run THURSDAY, APRIL 6 9AM-until.........Carriage Rides 9AM-until.........Carriage Rides 9AM-12PM......Blue Tour 9AM-12PM......Orange Tour 2PM-5PM........Green Tour 2PM-5PM........Yellow Tour 10AM-3PM......Artisans Alley ® 10AM-3PM......Catfish in the Alley 7PM-10PM......Red Tour 4PM...................Mayor’s Unity Picnic FRIDAY, APRIL 7 7PM-10PM......Red Tour 9AM-until.........Carriage Rides SUNDAY, APRIL 2 12PM-until.......Carriage Rides 12PM-3PM......Orange Tour 2PM-4PM........One-Day Tour 2PM-4PM........Book Signing 2PM-4PM........Church Tours 3PM-6PM........Yellow Tour

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9AM-12PM......Green Tour 2PM-5PM........Blue Tour 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt SATURDAY, APRIL 8 9AM-until.........Carriage Rides 9AM-12PM......Yellow Tour 2PM-5PM........Orange Tour 3PM-6PM........Garden Party 7PM-10PM......Red Tour

GARDEN PARTY: $15 per person

DOUBLE DECKER BUS RIDES: $5 with purchase of tour ticket $8 without purchase of tour ticket (Bus does not run on Blue Tour)

*HALF MARATHON & 5K: columbushalfmarathon5k.com Register at: racesonline.com *TALES FROM THE CRYPT: Adults: $5 per person Students: $3 per person Tickets available only at cemetery

IMPORTANT INFORMATION •

Pilgrimage headquarters (Visit Columbus) will be open for ticket sales 8:30AM-6PM, Monday-Saturday, and 12PM-5PM on Sunday. On Candlelight Tour dates, the headquarters will be open from 8:30AM-8PM.

• Visitors may obtain tour tickets and maps at Visit Columbus prior to beginning self-guided tour. • Tour homes may be seen only as scheduled in the brochure. • Reservations are available for groups or individuals by phone. • For a fee, guides are available for groups by prior appointment. • Please arrive at the last tour home at least 30 minutes before tour ends. • No smoking, beverages, interior photographs or stiletto/spike-heeled shoes, please! • Information in this brochure is accurate at press time; subject to change. Additional information available at the TENNESSEE WILLIAMS HOME AND WELCOME CENTER 300 Main Street 1.855.254.2895 662.328.0222 www.visitcolumbusms.org

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SPECIAL

Events

QUILT DISPLAY March 1-April 28 March 8 • 12PM • Quilt Reception The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is holding its annual Quilt Display. The quilts showcase the hard work and talent of quilters and quilting guilds from Lowndes and surrounding counties. Witness how the quilts reveal an artistic expression that goes beyond their functional use. Also included are numerous displays highlighting various collections of and artwork by local residents. For more information,

CATFISH IN THE ALLEY® Saturday, April 1 • 10AM-3PM Enjoy catfish and other Southern delicacies and live music in Columbus’ historic Catfish Alley.

call 662.329.5300.

HALF MARATHON / 5K RUN Saturday, April 1 7AM • Half Marathon 7:15AM • 5K Run

KICKOFF PARTY Thursday, March 30 • 5PM-8PM Crawfish and shrimp boil and live music. Tennessee Williams Home Lawn 300 Main Street

TALES FROM THE CRYPT March 31, April 3, 5, 7 7PM-10PM Graveyard tour that re-creates the lives of noted personalities interred at the historic cemetery.

HALF MARATHON

and 5k Run

Downtown Columbus

ARTISANS ALLEY Saturday, April 1 10AM-3PM Handcrafted period articles and homemade food items in Catfish Alley. Downtown Columbus

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 7AM Start - Half Marathon / 7:15AM Start - 5K Starting at the Tennessee Williams Home, 300 Main Street

Columbushalfmarathon5k.com Register: www.racesonline.com Participate in the fourth annual Columbus Pilgrimage Half Marathon and 5K. Whether you’re a novice runner or seasoned athlete, this great race is not to be missed. The half marathon unwinds on a scenic course that takes you along the Tombigbee River bed and ends at the historic river bridge while the 5K loops through some of the South’s most beautiful, historic neighborhoods.

For more information, visit columbushalfmarathon5k.com

GARDEN PARTY Saturday, April 8 • 3PM-6PM Stroll through Colonnade Garden with mint juleps and cheese straws. ($15 admission) Colonnade Garden 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

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CATFISH

in the Alley

BOOK

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 Alzheimer’s and political correctness gone amok.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 10AM - 3PM Fourth Street in downtown Columbus (Catfish Alley) • Catfish and live music

This year’s event – the ninth annual – will feature a day of fun for the whole family, including catfish, vendors, fabulous food, cold beverages, and some of the best blues musicians in the South. The name “Catfish Alley” recalls a time in the 1800s when African-American fishermen would catch catfish in the Tombigbee River along First 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 music and delicious food. Now, nearly 200 years later, the alley will once again be filled with the sounds of blues and smell of catfish cooking as thousands of residents and visitors gather for this festival, which celebrates the many achievements of African Americans in Columbus and Lowndes County. Throughout the day, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy Mississippi-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. Catfish in the Alley® is free and open to the public. Food, beverages, and crafts will be available for purchase that day.

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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 12,000 copies in the first three months. In 2013, after having crafted 12 rhyming children’s titles, she “went prose” and debuted her first “big person book”—The Matchstick Cross, a Southern novel layered with race, religion and romance. She has continued to write novels based in Mississippi, including her most recent, Trespassers Talking. Parker is a member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi and her work has been recognized by the Mississippi State Committee of the National Museum for Women in the Arts.

GARDEN

Party

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 3PM-6PM Colonnade Garden • 620 Second Street South

Stroll through Colonnade Garden with mint juleps and cheese straws. Ticketed event: $15

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TALES FROM THE

Crypt

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 7PM-10PM MONDAY, APRIL 3 7PM-10PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 7PM-10PM FRIDAY, APRIL 7 7PM-10PM Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South

GREEN

Tour

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 2PM-5PM SATURDAY, APRIL 1 2PM-5PM MONDAY, APRIL 3 2PM-5PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 9AM-12PM FRIDAY, APRIL 7 9AM-12PM

Please arrive no later than 9PM

ROSEDALE

OLE MAGNOLIA

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

This graveyard tour promises to be a memorable experience for lovers of history and drama, for it is a combination of both. Tales from the Crypt re-creates the lives of noted personalities interred at historic Friendship Cemetery, the site of the Decoration Day that inspired the poem, The Blue and the Gray. Tales from the Crypt is an award-winning project of history students from the Columbus-based Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS). The project has won the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and been named a national finalist by the History Channel for the Save Our History Classroom Award. The project has also been featured nationally by National Public Radio, Turner Broadcasting, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Garden & Gun and a host of other regional publications. MSMS students research and develop characters with assistance from the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library archives staff. Tales from the Crypt is a treat for the entire family.

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TEMPLE HEIGHTS & GARDENS • 515 Ninth Street North This classically-designed house combines Federal and Greek Revival features. The home includes four floors, porches on three sides and 14 Doric columns. The home, with a museum-quality collection of decorative arts, is the setting for historic narratives about 19th century life in Columbus. Circa 1837 / Dr. and Mrs. Mark Novotny / National Register / Mississippi Landmark

OLE MAGNOLIA • 1219 Third Avenue North Named after the stately Magnolia tree in the front lawn, this Greek Revival house was built in 1853. The front door opens to an oversized hallway that runs from the front door to the back of the house, a unique characteristic of the historic “double shotgun” style home. Downstairs, the study and master suite on one side of the hall and music and dining room flanking the other are filled with art and antiques. In 1900, the Mayor of Columbus, David McClanahan, purchased the home and incorporated the old kitchen house into the main structure. He also enlarged the house for his wife and 10 children 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

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BLUE

ORANGE

Tour

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 9AM-12PM SATURDAY, APRIL 1 9AM-12PM MONDAY, APRIL 3 9AM-12PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 2PM-5PM FRIDAY, APRIL 7 2PM-5PM

Tour

WAVERLEY MANSION HOME & GARDENS

COLONNADE GARDEN

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

THE AMZI LOVE HOME

BRYN BELLA

STEPHEN D. LEE HOME/MUSEUM

WAVERLEY MANSION HOME & GARDENS 1852 Waverley Mansion Road

Waverley Mansion showcases an octagonal shaped cupola to its self-supporting curved stairways, making it one of the most unique antebellum plantation homes in the South. Restored to its former grandeur, this showplace is open for tours year-round. Circa 1852 / Robert Snow Family / National

WHITEHALL

THE AMZI LOVE HOME • 305 Seventh Street South As the only home on the Spring Pilgrimage that has remained in the same family for eight generations, many of the fine furnishings are original to the house. Amzi Love is a tour home that has been reviewed in Fodor’s Travel Guide and the New York Times Travel Magazine. Circa 1848 / Mr. and Mrs. R. Sidney Caradine III / National Register

Historic Landmark / National Register / National Restoration Award

STEPHEN D. LEE HOME/MUSEUM

COLONNADE GARDEN • 620 Second Street South Colonnade Garden is typical of the 1860s, featuring a boxwood maze, pleasure garden, formal area with fountains, kitchen and herb garden, fruits and berries. Walk through to enjoy the flowers blooming in the footprints of each gardener who has lived here in the past. Circa 1840 / Dr. and Mrs. Ryan

Once the home of CSA General Stephen D. Lee, this home was preserved and restored in 1960 by the Lowndes County Historical Society and the Society for the Preservation of Antiquities.  It contains many original Lee family furnishings 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 Traditional Southern antebellum architecture is beautifully captured at Bryn Bella. Built in 1848 by the William Cox family and designed by James Lull, this stately home boasts heart pine floors, jib windows that access multiple porches, and grand top and bottom hallways. Built with hospitality and fresh country breezes in mind, Bryn Bella was once a 5,000-acre cotton plantation and is still a lovely reminder of when “Cotton was king.” Circa 1848

WHITEHALL • 607 Third Street South Built in 1843 by James Walton Harris, Whitehall was originally designed as a two-story Greek Revival townhouse. This stately mansion exhibits six paneled square columns at the edge of a wooden porch. The banisters bordering the porch consist of identically-milled hardwood balusters. Inside, heart pine floors and handsome woodwork provide the background for 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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FLORENCE MCLEOD HAZARD MUSEUM • 316 Seventh Street North

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YELLOW

CANDLELIGHT RED

Tour

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

Tour

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 7PM-10PM TUESDAY, APRIL 4 7PM-10PM THURSDAY, APRIL 6 7PM-10PM SATURDAY, APRIL 8 7PM-10PM WHITE ARCHES

SHADOWLAWN

ROSEWOOD MANOR GARDENS, CHAPEL & GAZEBO

BASKERVILLE MANOR

WHITE ARCHES • 122 Seventh Avenue South Affectionately termed “Columbus Eclectic,” combined architectural elements of Greek Revival, Gothic and Italianate come together to form White Arches’ welcoming style. Beautiful woodwork, mirrored glass doorknobs, a three-story cupola and original bedroom closets add to its allure. Circa 1857 / Mr. and Mrs. Dick Leike / National Register

ROSEWOOD MANOR GARDENS, CHAPEL & GAZEBO 719 Seventh Street North

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.  The encircling brick drive was originally built to accommodate carriages.  Rosewood Manor is one of the oldest brick homes in Columbus. Circa 1835 Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hicks / 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 symmetrical 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

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ERROLTON

SHADOWLAWN • 1024 College Street Fluted columns tower over the grand portico of this charming Greek Revival mansion with its Gothic and Italianate accents. Shadowlawn houses many wonderful Victorian collections, including novelty clocks, calling card receivers and aesthetic silver and silverplate. It showcases an excellent example of antebellum and early Victorian lifestyles. Standing stately on the corner beside the Mississippi University for Women (MUW), Shadowlawn was beautifully restored in 2001 and featured on HGTV. It now serves as a wedding venue and bed and breakfast. Circa 1848 / Mrs. Burnette Avakian / National Register ERROLTON • 216 Third Avenue South Built in the 1840s, Errolton boasts double parlors with original twin pier mirrors which reflect the beautiful chandeliers into infinity. The original wrought 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

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ONE DAY

FRIENDS OF THE

Tour

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 2PM-4PM

Foundation

OLE HOMESTEAD

BED & BREAKFASTS and EXCEPTIONAL VENUES

THE AMZI LOVE HOME (c. 1848) AND LINCOLN HOME BED AND BREAKFAST INN (c. 1833) • 305 7th Street South and 714 3rd Avenue South

662.328.5413 • For reservations 662.574.4275

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH

These homes are joined by gardens, a footbridge and reflecting fish pool. Featured in Fodor’s Travel Guide and The New York Times Travel Magazine. Offers a picturesque Victorian setting for weddings, receptions and corporate retreats. AVAKIAN-SHADOWLAWN • 1024 College Street • 662.327.3600

www.shadowlawncolumbus.com

Gourmet breakfast, wi-fi, king size beds with plush bedding and professionally laundered sheets, complimentary mini bar, well-lighted parking. Christian owned and operated. BURNT OAK LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH • 823 College Street The cornerstone for the original church was set in 1863 but construction was delayed another decade due to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Father Jean Baptiste Mouton, a French priest who was trained in architecture, designed the original church in Gothic style. The parish researched and planned the historic renovations for almost 10 years. The desire to capture much of its original decorative scheme and preserve its Jacoby stained glass windows fueled efforts to have the church declared an historic building on the National Register. Parishioners poured over old documents and photographs of the interior of the church in order to preserve the design as closely as possible to the early decorative scheme. The newly restored church is used as a daily Mass chapel, weddings and other special celebrations. OLE HOMESTEAD • 302 College Street The Ole Homestead is a vernacular raised cottage probably constructed by Charles Abert when he moved to Columbus in 1825. It was originally two rooms over two rooms facing the Tombigbee River. In 1835, Abert sold the home to John Kirk who added an east wing facing College Street. It is the oldest building remaining within the original corporate limits of Columbus and among the oldest raised-cottage houses in Mississippi. Former residents include Congressman H S Bennett and Confederate surgeon James Hopkins. The historic landmark received the 2014 Trudy Allen Award for residential restoration in Mississippi from the Mississippi Heritage Trust. Circa 1825 Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Ward / National Register

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • 318 College Street St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was built in 1837. The stained glass windows of this Gothic -designed church depict the life of Christ. A beautiful stained glass window from the Tiffany company was dedicated in 1896. Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams’ grandfather, The Reverend Walter Edwin Dakin, served as St. Paul’s rector at the time Tennessee Williams was born in Columbus in 1911.

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1563 Penn Station Road • 662.272.9550 • www.burntoaklodge.com

Family-owned and committed to providing visitors the very best experience possible. Hunt, fish or stay the night. You will be part of the family during your stay. Tours available. Perfect for corporate functions, wedding receptions, ballgames, getaways and quail hunting. HISTORIC ROSEDALE • 1523 9th Street South • For venue information call 662.574.1902.

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 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the newly restored barn, Historic Rosedale is the ideal location for weddings, receptions, luncheons, rehearsal dinners, showers and more. With its barn, pool and vast acreage, Historic Rosedale will bring your event vision to life. Like us on Facebook! THE JACKIE O’ HOUSE • 1700 9th Street South 662.327.5100 • [email protected]

Only 1.2 miles from downtown Main Street, a truly hidden gem quaintly tucked away at the end of 9th Street South. Six beautiful suites, each with a private bath, wi-fi and breakfast. Functions for every occasion with liquor license available. Like us on Facebook! A PAINTED LADY OF COLUMBUS BED AND BREAKFAST (c.1890)

504 5th Street South • 662.386.2171 • www.apaintedladyofcolumbus.com

Ranked Best of The Best in The Golden Triangle and listed on The National Register of Historic Places, this charming home is located one block from downtown Columbus. Guests enjoy the wraparound porches, plush bedding, Wifi and a Full Southern Breakfast. Antiques Sale. PUCKETT HOUSE • 1100 College Street (MUW Campus) • 662.329.7126 Available for meetings, receptions and lodging. Located on the campus of historic Mississippi University for Women.

HOTELS

BEST WESTERN • 303 Shoney Dr. • 662.329.2255 Best Western of Columbus is set in the heart of the town and conveniently located near locally-owned, Southern-style restaurants and boutiques. Our newly renovated rooms have spacious sitting areas. In-room amenities such as microwaves and refrigerators ensure your stay is comfortable. Enjoy com-

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plimentary full American breakfast, access to our indoor heated pool, exercise room and business center, all accompanied by our friendly Southern staff. Wherever life takes you, Best Western is there. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT • 1995 6th Street North • 662.245.1540 Courtyard by Marriott features a refined, ambient lobby, highlighting The Bistro which offers Starbucks coffee and high quality menu options for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy cocktails, wine and beer in the evening to unwind. Courtyard also offers over 3,300 square feet of event space, ideal for corporate or social events. Located in the heart of Columbus, near Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle and Mississippi University for Women. FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES • 2011 6th Street North 662.241.1990 • www.marriott.com/gtrfi Our custom-designed hotel offers beautiful guest rooms and king suites, a sparkling outdoor pool and whirlpool, spacious and well-equipped fitness center, meeting room and board room. Our multi-purpose Great Room features an Internet Bar, 24-hour business center, social seating areas and our complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet service. Great value and courteous service all backed by a name you can believe in: Marriott. HAMPTON INN & SUITES • 1915 6th Street North 662.245.1085 • www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com Our newly-opened hotel is the only Hilton-branded hotel in Columbus. We offer complimentary hot breakfast and wireless internet and are conveniently located in the heart of Columbus. We feature a spacious meeting room, business center and state-of-the-art fitness center. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS • 2000 6th Street North Opening Soon • 662.327.7077 HYATT PLACE COLUMBUS • 101 Hospital Drive Extended (behind Longhorn Steakhouse & next door to Belk) 662.370.1800 • www.columbus.place.hyatt.com Special Pilgrimage rates. Just ask! And, stay at this beautiful new hotel located within walking distance of six different restaurants and an array of shopping venues. Hyatt Place boasts of the largest hotel rooms in Columbus and is the only hotel offering a 24/7 menu. Non-smoking facility, free hot breakfast, free wi-fi, luxury swimming accommodations and a 24-hour fitness center, all at an affordable price; and we are PET-FRIENDLY! QUALITY INN • 1210 Highway 45 North • 800.221.2222 • 662.329.2422 Pilgrimage rates; adjacent to Leigh Mall; free deluxe breakfast bar; microwave and refrigerators in all guest rooms; iron and ironing boards; free high-speed wireless internet in all guest rooms; free passes to nearby fitness center; lobby-based business center; restaurants within walking distance; pet friendly.

RESTAURANTS & CATERING

BEANS & CREAM • 60 Brickerton Street • 662.328.5008 Come try our new locally roasted coffee and our unique Square Ice Cream! We are Columbus’s oldest coffee shop and we feature all your favorite specialty and gourmet coffee drinks and teas. Enjoy our newly renovated loft area for individual quietude, or reserve it for group meetings. CAFÉ ON MAIN • 101 5th Street South • Menu Line 662.241.0045 662.241.4401 • 662.574.0764 • Monday-Friday: 11AM-2PM Sunday: 10:30AM-3:30PM. Southern cooking at its best, located in the Ruth’s Building in the center of downtown Columbus. The menu changes daily, but offers over 8 entrees, including the best fried chicken around. We also have over 10 homestyle vegetables and/or casseroles, including fried versions prepared just like your grandmother would. We have salads, sandwiches, burgers and over 30 delicious homemade desserts. It also has its very own unique Gift and Sweet Shop filled with our homemade desserts, gift baskets, ice cream parlor and more. Handicap accessible, deliveries, special orders, private parties and catering available.

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CHICK-FIL-A • 528 18th Avenue North • 662.329.5979 www.chick-fil-a.com • Closed Sundays COFFEE HOUSE ON 5TH • 111 5th Street North, Downtown Columbus 662.328.1300 • Monday – Friday 7:30AM-6PM. • Saturday 8:30AM-6PM. Cozy coffee shop featuring freshly brewed coffee, espresso specialty drinks, Rishi loose leaf teas and 100% fruit smoothies. Our unique drinks include white espresso and bubble tea. We enjoy creating specialty espresso drinks, so there is always something new to try. We make sweet potato muffins, scones, sausage muffins and cookies fresh each day. We also serve prepared-to-order sandwiches of Troyer meats and cheeses and homemade breads. HARDING CATERING • 662.356.9296 • www.hardingcatering.com Harding Catering is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings and large events. We can handle anything from quiet working luncheons, casual company picnics to grand events, so that you can enjoy your guests and your special event. With our fleet of self-contained event trailers, we can put our well-equipped commercial kitchens anywhere you decide to have your event. Helping you accommodate and impress your guests is our business. HARVEYS RESTAURANT • 200 Main Street • 662.327.1639 www.eatwithharveys.com • Monday – Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM Friday – Saturday: 11AM-10PM • Sunday: 11AM-9PM. Prime rib, steaks, salads and pastas. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Historic downtown Columbus, just one block from the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center. Curbside ToGo available. Reserve your table online on our website. JACKSON SQUARE GRILL • 927 Highway 45 North, Jackson Square Shopping Center • 662.328.8656 • www.eatwiththegrill.com Saturday & Sunday: 10AM-4PM • Monday – Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM Friday: 11AM-10PM • Saturday: 10AM-10PM • Sunday: 10AM-9PM Classic Americana cuisine in a unique atmosphere. Offers up traditional bar fare, everyone’s favorite appetizers and quintessential seafood and steak dishes. Curbside ToGo available. Reserve your table online on our website. Brunch menu available. J. BROUSSARD’S • 210 5th Street South • 662.243.1480 Dishes like cajun shrimp toast, pecan pane catfish and creole glazed duck breast with roasted poblano and cheddar grits, set this family-run destination apart from others, with each menu item prepared from fresh, locally available ingredients and served by a caring staff. Truly a haven for foodies, make sure J. Broussard’s is a part of your trip to our lovely city! KRISPY KREME • 1725 Highway 45 North • 662.848.0044 www.krispykreme.com • Open daily 6AM-11PM. Enjoy our premium-quality sweet treats, including our signature, hot Original Glaze doughnut being made throughout the day & night in our Doughnut Theater. Also try our seasonal beverage, which will perfectly compliment your doughnuts of choice. The Hot Now Light is beckoning, come experience the joy that is Krispy Kreme. LION HILLS CENTER AND GOLF COURSE • 2331 Military Road 662.328.4837 Lion Hills offers an elegantly decorated ballroom and fine dining options as well as a USGA 18-hole golf course. All of Lion Hills’ amenities are open to the public. Food is prepared in-house daily by three outstanding chefs using fresh ingredients from local farms. Dinner is served Friday evenings from 6-9 and features Buckhead Beef steaks, chef specials with a different fresh fish each week and other delicious entrees. Lunch buffet, featuring a loaded salad bar, choice of entrees, side dishes and desserts, is served Tuesday-Friday from 11AM-2PM. An excellent short order menu is also available daily. Sunday brunch, featuring a carving station, seafood station, egg and waffle stations and other wonderful entrees with side dishes and desserts, is served from 11AM-2PM every Sunday.

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THE LITTLE DOOEY • 701 Highway 45 • 662.327.0088 927 Alabama Street • 662.245.1382 The Little Dooey is a family restaurant serving barbeque, catfish, pitas and poboys. LOST PIZZA CO. • Jackson Square Shopping Center 2009 US-45 • 662.570.1675 Come in and enjoy our great signature pizzas along with mouth-watering subs, wings, Delta-Tamales and much, much more. We offer weekly specials, live music and trivia night! Catering is available. MUGSHOTS GRILL & BAR • 1737 Highway 45 North • mugshotsgrillandbar.com Voted best hamburger by Mississippi Magazine. SWEET PEPPERS DELI • 2017 Highway 45 North, Jackson Square Shopping Center 662.328.6889 • www.sweetpeppersdeli.com • Monday – Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM Friday – Saturday: 10:30AM-11PM. Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM Delicious sandwiches, salads, wraps, potatoes, flatbreads and desserts. Box lunches and catering services available. Open for lunch and dinner. Order online through our website or download the Sweet Peppers Deli app and order from there. THAI BY THAI • 509 Main Street • 662.327.4001 • thaibythairestaurantandbar.com Open Tuesday - Friday 11AM-2:30PM and 4:30PM-9PM • Saturday 11AM-9PM Thai by Thai offers a relaxing atmosphere, friendly service and the best Thai cuisine you have ever tasted. Locally owned and located in historic downtown, Columbus. Live music the second Friday of the month. UMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE • 1721 Highway 45 North 662.570.4769 • www.weareumi.com Voted BEST last 4 years in Mississippi Magazine. Very fresh Sushi, HIBACHI entertainment, reasonable prices and friendly service. ZACHARY’S • 205 5th Street North • 662.240.0101 Monday thru Saturday: 11AM-10PM Located in historic downtown Columbus across from the Court House with outdoor patio dining available. Serving delicious grilled wraps, specialty salads, pasta and homemade soups.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT • 2080 Airport Road 662.327.4422 • gtra.com Thousands of travelers use Golden Triangle Regional Airport as their gateway to Northeast Mississippi every year. The airport offers convenient commercial 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 attractive airport because of the short security and check-in lines, close parking, friendly service and free Wi-Fi. Three major rental car companies are on site. In addition, private jet passengers have found the newly renovated FBO provides an easy and attractive place to land. LEGACY TRANSPORTATION • 118 South McCrary Road, Suite 150 662.241.6600 • 662.648.8362 Car service to local hotels, restaurants, Golden Triangle Regional Airport. Also providing services to Jackson, Memphis and Birmingham. Wheelchair accessible vans and mini bus available. We will pick you up!

SHOPPING

BEARD’S FURNITURE AND ANTIQUITIES • 248 Chubby Drive 662.570.1717 • 662.386.6157 • www.beardsantiques.com Come visit an old warehouse transformed into a unique shopping destination experience. Featuring Magnolia Home Furniture and accessories by Joanna Gaines, European and American Antiques, rugs, lamps, mirrors, art, estate jewelry, reclaimed furniture and more. Voted best place for fine Antiques, 2015 and 2016, by Mississippi Magazine.

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FASHION BARN • Located in Downtown Columbus. 100 5th Street South. 662.328.3032 • Wednesday thru Saturday: 10AM-6PM. Juniors, misses and plus. Dresses, separates and accessories. Show this brochure for an additional 10% off any one item (excludes formals). Like us

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A PAINTED LADY OF COLUMBUS ( c.1890) • 504 5th Street South 662.386.2171 • 662.435.2222 Stop by for tea and antiques sale at this charming bed and breakfast located one block from downtown Columbus. Shop for linens, china, glassware, furniture, mirrors, rugs, vintage clothing and one of a kind jewelry. Reservations suggested. PARK PLACE BOUTIQUE & SALON • 415 Main Street • 662.327.7572 Park Place Boutique & Salon in downtown Columbus offers an unique experience for the entire family in its boutique, salon and gift shop. Experience Southern charm surrounded by exposed brick and original hardwood floors. Our gift shop features work by Mississippi Artisans; including Earth Grace, Mockingbird Renaissance, KStewart and Mississippi Soaps. THE PURPLE ELEPHANT • Littlewoods Shopping Center • Wilkins Wise Road 662.327.1008 • Monday - Saturday: 10AM-5:30PM Celebrating over 20 years in business! Voted best gift shop in Mississippi. They carry Ronaldo, Marianna and Hobo. They have a large selection of Mississippimade items including Peters Pottery and Good Earth Pottery. From candles to frames to baby items, there is something for everyone at this boutique. THE SHOPS AT BRICKERTON • Located at the intersection of Highway 82 & Military Road • 662.327.4676 • www.brickerton.com For a unique shopping experience with great parking in a convenient location, visit The Shops at Brickerton! Enjoy comfortable lodging, a delicious gourmet burger, a late night latte, rejuvenate yourself at the oxygen bar, fresh baked cupcakes and artisan breads, massages and manicures, dazzling outfits and gourmet gift baskets, healthy salads and sandwiches, personal one of a kind gifts and professional styling for yourself and your home. A truly unique shopping experience awaits you where there is something for everyone! STEEL FOREST FURNITURE • 515 Main Street • 662.570.4745 • Thursday and Friday 11-6 and Saturdays 10-3. Selling custom steel furniture and accessories. Come create a unique piece, large or small, that will be crafted locally using native materials. We employ steel, wood, glass and marble in our designs. Find us on Facebook under The Steel Forest Furniture Company. WAVERLEY PLANTATION MANSION (c. 1852) • 662.494.1399 A National Historic Landmark, the mansion is open for tours daily. Snow’s Antiques is located on site: fine antiques at reasonable prices. The Snow Family thanks you for your patronage.

ARCHITECTS

PRYOR MORROW • 662.327.8990 • www.pryor-morrow.com The architects of Old Waverly Golf Club, Snowdoun restoration, Poindexter Hall renovation and the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center offer comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for your commercial, educational, health care or governmental projects.

LANDSCAPE & NURSERY

SMITH LANDSCAPING & THE GREENHOUSE 625 18th Avenue North • 662.327.6664 A full service garden center and landscaping service.

BOTTLED WATER

WAUKAWAY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. • 400 College Street • 662.328.7730 Distributors of the area’s purest drinking water. Bottled at the source of Waukaway Springs in Clarke County, Mississippi. Convenient delivery of pure and fresh spring water to your home or business.

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FINANCIAL / INSURANCE SERVICES & PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

CRYE-LEIKE PROPERTIES UNLIMITED: Highway 45 North 662.328.1150 or 800.293.1150 • www.crye-leike.com #10 in the nation, #1 in the mid-South. EDWARD JONES • 115 North 5th Street • 662.329.0071 When it comes to your financial future, it’s important to work with someone who takes time to understand you and your situation. We take a step-by-step approach to identify your goals and develop specific strategies to help you achieve them. Contact Josh Read today and see how personal service can make a difference. GALLOWAY-CHANDLER-MCKINNEY INSURANCE 2320 Commerce Drive • 662.328.0492 Serving all your insurance needs. REGIONS BANK • 710 Main Street • 662.241.4100 • www.regions.com It’s time to expect more. T.E. LOTT & COMPANY, PA • 221 North 7th Street 662.328.5387 • www.telott.com Quality, Integrity, Service & Professionalism Since 1926. Audits, reviews and compilations, tax planning and preparation, payroll services, estate and trust tax preparation, management advisory services, pension and profit sharing services, quickbooks advisors, accounting and bookkeeping services, business valuation, technology counseling, online tax preparation. TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK • 624 Main Street • 662.329.7000 www.trustmark.com People you can trust. Advice that works. Banking, investments, insurance.

MEDIA

THE COLUMBUS PACKET • 425 College Street • 662.329.1741 THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH • 662.328.2424 • www.cdispatch.com Columbus’ award-winning daily newspaper. SNAPSHOT PUBLISHING • 1013 North Flowood Drive, Flowood 601.398.1907 Publishing company offering a full range of services. Concept creation, logo and brand development, marketing materials, direct mail, catalog and magazine production. Social media, digital and online services. Products developed and distributed by Snapshot Publishing include Social South Magazine, RSVP Direct Mail, Official Mississippi Tour Guide, Mistletoe Marketplace Magazine and Jackson Visitors Guide. WCBI-TV• 662.327.4444 • [email protected] • wcbi.com Your home for Local News, Weather and Sports is WCBI and WCBI.COM! Watch NCIS, Big Bang Theory, SEC football and all your favorite CBS shows on WCBI… Your News Leader! Watch The Flash, Vampire Diaries and Hot in Cleveland on CW4! For Your Local News, Weather and Sports watch WCBI News at 9PM on CW4. Watch Walking Dead, Modern Family and The Simpsons on My Mississippi…TV For Everyone!

BUSINESS SYSTEMS & PRINTING

BISHOP SIGN COMPANY • 400 College Street • 662.328.1335 MAGNOLIA BUSINESS SYSTEMS • 662.244.8894 Konica Minolta-Printers and Multi-Functional Systems Sales and Service • Document Management Solutions- Square 9 • HP and Lexmark Printer Service • Rent or Lease Options • Network Consulting • Computer Sales • Wide Format Printers • Digital Label Press • Private Cloud Back-Up Services

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C & P PRINTING • 104 Gardner Boulevard • 662.327.9741 or 662.327.9742 Fax: 662.327.9751 • [email protected] Serving Columbus and North Mississippi for over 35 years. PROGRAPHICS • 1112 Main Street Columbus • 662.329.3341 www.prographicsms.com From storefront signs to embroidered hats to color copies, we print it all. Large format posters, vehicle decal, and banners on weather proof environmentally safe vinyl. Bring in your own design or have our graphic designer do it for you.

CHURCHES

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH • 808 College Street • 662.328.2927 www.annunciationcatholicchurch.com • Eucharist: Sunday, 8AM and 10:30AM The oldest Catholic Church in Northeast Mississippi, it once served a parish that included Corinth and Meridian. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • 202 7th Street North • www.columbusfbc.org Sunday: 9:45AM Worship Service • 10AM Sunday School 11AM Contemporary Service • 5PM Evening Service. Established in 1832. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 602 Main Street • 662.328.5252 www.columbusfumc.org • Sunday: 8:45AM The Invitation Service • 10AM Sunday School • 11AM Morning Worship. Organized in 1823. MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 701 Main Street • 662.328.2523 www.mainstreetpres.org • Worship: Sunday, 10:40AM and 6PM Chartered on May 3, 1829, by missionaries from Mayhew Mission. Completed in 1885, the church was built according to the latest style of church architecture of the period. Stained glass windows depict Christian symbolism. MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH • 1207 5th Avenue North 662.327.5408 Worship: Sunday, 10:45AM Conceived and organized in 1833. It is among the pioneer churches of Mississippi and the oldest African-American church in Northeast Mississippi. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • 318 College Street • 662.328.6673 www.stpaulscolumbus.dioms.org • Holy Eucharist: Sunday, 8AM & 10:30AM Sunday School: 9:15AM • Morning Prayer: Wednesday, 8AM

SPAS

BELLA DERMA • 122 5th Street North • 662.329.9994 • www.bella-derma.com Organic Day Spa • Escape to a downtown oasis of peace…Restore and maintain your health from within physically, mentally and spiritually. Our expert therapists provide world-class treatments and healthcare regimens to accommodate your needs in a cozy atmosphere. Ensuring that every experience leaves you feeling rejuvenated! Massage | Facials | Manicures & Pedicures | Makeovers | Holistic Lifestyle Consultations | Waxing THE POD SALON AND SPA • 662.245.1420 Welcome to The Pod Salon and Spa located on Bluecutt Road. Thank you for choosing us to fulfill all your desired beauty needs. We offer hair and nail services, massage therapy and organic airbrush tanning. Also, come by to check out our new exclusive line of Belue Foxx handmade spa products and candles.We hope you feel relaxed and pampered during your visit. Monday-closed, Tues-Thurs 9AM-6PM, Friday 9AM-5PM and Saturday by appointment only. Like us on Facebook!

SIMPLY E AND IV ELEMENTS • 113 5th Street North 662.368.8602 • www.simplye.org 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,

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MD, is passionate about anti-aging and restorative treatments with the goal of healing from the inside out. Come in for a rejuvenating infusion or take 30 minutes to detox in the infrared sauna. Call or go online for appointment. VITALITY SKIN AND SPA • 724 Leigh Drive. Located inside the Dermatology Clinic • 662.328.3323 • www.vitality-skin.comMonday – Thursdays 8AM – 5PM Fridays 8AM – Noon • Friday afternoon by apt only. Pamper yourself at our full service spa. Facials, chemical peels, dermaplane, waxing, microdermabrasion, massages, brow and lash tinting and nail services. We offer Obagi, Skinceutical, Intraceuticals, Elta M.D., Amy Head Cosmetics and various other skincare lines.

OTHER GOOD FRIENDS

BIG SHOW RENTALS • 662.295.6787 • www.bigshowrentalswestpointms.com If you’re looking for party or wedding supplies to rent for that next special 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 parties, you can rely on us for prompt customer service and quality products. COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL • 501 Main Street • 662.328.2787 www.columbus-arts.com Our mission is to present, promote and support the arts and arts education. Visit the Rosenzweig Arts Center to discover our many opportunities in art. THE COLUMBUS LOWNDES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1102 Main Street • 662.328.8369 • www.clchamber.org Whether we’re growing your business, connecting you to the community or providing customized support for your business needs, the Chamber is your source for success in Lowndes County. IVY COTTAGE • 433 Wilkins Wise Road • 662.244.0850 Mondays 8:30AM-12PM • 8:30AM-5PM Tuesday thru Friday Saturday by appointment. Fresh flowers and plants. MAIN STREET COLUMBUS, INC. • 107 5th Street North • 662.328.6305 www.columbusmainstreet.com Enhancing local culture and quality of life through planned growth and diversification. Come to the 2017 Market Street Festival May 5-6! SOUTHERN EVENT LIGHTING • 662.574.9964 [email protected] • southernevent.lighting We specialize in making your event one of a kind. Our designs range from simple and subtle to vivid and energetic. Our goal is to transform a space from dull to elegant and exciting. We work with you, event designers or planners, and photographers to make your event unforgettable. Whether you have a vision or need ideas we are here to help. REX’S RENTALS • 210 2nd Avenue North • 662.328.4416 www.rexrentz.com • Monday – Friday: 8AM-5PM • Saturday: 9AM-12PM. Weddings, parties, special events. We rent tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, silver and many more items to make your event special. Check out one of our many tents located at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center during Pilgrimage. Owners Rex and Lisa Dickerson. VISIT COLUMBUS • 800.327.2686 • 662.329.1191 • www.visitcolumbusms.org Experience Columbus in a way you won’t soon forget! Let Visit Columbus help you plan your next reunion, group tour or conference.

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SPECIAL FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE • www.columbus.af.mil 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 their initial pilot training in Columbus, earning their coveted “silver wings.” The base began in the early 1940s as an Army Air Corps pilot training base and was closed from WWII’s end until 1951, when the Korean War brought it back to life. During the Cold War, its runways trembled under roaring B-52s; but in 1969, the base returned to its original role of training the world’s best pilots and warriors. As home to the 14th Flying Training Wing, CAFB is one of the busiest airfields in the Air Force and, on occasion, accommodates 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 at a moment’s notice. Because of the current security restrictions, the base cannot accommodate visitors. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN • 877.462.8439 ext. 7106 www.muw.edu A tradition of excellence for women and men. Established in 1884 and welcoming men since 1982, The W was founded as the first public college for women in the United States. The W’s beautiful and historic campus is one 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 a national reputation for academic excellence. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked The W as a best value or best buy based on the combination of excellent academic programs and affordable cost. For more information or a tour of campus, please call the Office of Admissions. EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Mayhew Campus 662.243.1900 • Columbus Air Force Base extension 662.434.2660 • www.eastms.edu Established in 1927, the college has grown in recent years to include more than 5,000 students. EMCC offers a number of academic and university transfer programs at an affordable cost, while also boasting one of the State’s most productive workforce and job placement divisions. TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY • 800.457.9739 • www.tenntom.org The Tenn-Tom Waterway offers adventure for all who traverse this Deep South mecca. Antebellum homes, Civil War sites and Native-American burial mounds are found all along the route. There are a number of quaint museums and shops for those who enjoy exploring small cities. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, water sports and outdoor activities. The Southern penchant for parties and festivals means lively entertainment, and guests are always greeted with the friendly warmth of that well-known Southern hospitality. STEPHEN D. LEE HOME • 316 7th Street North • 662.327.8888 leehomemuseum.com • [email protected] The Stephen D. Lee Home was built in 1847 by Major Thomas Garton Blewett, a prominent early citizen of Columbus. The house and its outbuildings originally occupied the entire city block. It became the last home of General Stephen Dill Lee who married Major Blewett’s granddaughter, Regina Harrison. General Lee was instrumental in the establishment of the Vicksburg National Military Park and of Mississippi State University, where he served as the University’s first president. The house is furnished with many original decorative pieces and furniture, which were returned to the house by the Lee descendants. The Florence McLeod Hazard Museum, a local history museum, 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.

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UPCOMING

Events

MAY • Market Street Festival JUNE • Juneteenth Festival JULY • Fireworks on the Water • Southside/Townsend Park Blues Festival • Crawford Cotton Boll Festival AUGUST • Artesia Days • Roast N’ Boast • Possum Town Triathlon

SEPTEMBER • Tennessee Williams Tribute OCTOBER • Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival • Caledonia Days • Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium NOVEMBER • Art ‘N Antiques Show and Sale • Ghosts and Legends Tour

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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

MILES TO COLUMBUS FROM:

Tournaments

Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau 117 Third Street South, Columbus, Mississippi 39701 Toll free 800.920.3533 • Phone 662.329.1191 www.visitcolumbusms.org

2017 RECREATIONAL

Save the Dates: Preserve America, a federal initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

PILGRIMAGE 2018 | MARCH 29-31 & APRIL 2-8 PILGRIMAGE 2019 | MARCH 28-APRIL 6