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features their collections of ruby glass and antique samplers. The landscaping features several water gardens, providing spectacular views from the various rooms. The recreation room is detached from the main house, providing a place for family enjoyment.
5.	THE E. O. HUNT LIVE OAK, on the grounds of the SOUTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL CENTER, 1170 West Railroad Street, has an estimated age of over 750 years and measures over 28' in circumference. The tree was issued the "Big Tree Certificate” from the Mississippi Forestry Commission in 1979, recognizing it as the largest tree of its kind in the State; however, a recent discovery of a larger tree in Pearl River County has now relegated it to the second largest live oak in the State. The SARAH HUNT LIVE OAK, estimated at over 230 years, HARBOR OAK, SEA VIEW AND HOSPITALITY OAKS are also nearby. Hostesses: Long Beach Garden Club.
HISTORIC BILOXI DAY
Tuesday, March 26th City Walking Tour - 10:30 a.m. - Noon Town Green Jazz Concert - Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Historic Landmark Tour - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saenger Theater - “Showboat” - 6:30 p.m.
Biloxi Council Pilgrimage Chairman - Mrs. Creda Stewart
1.	HOSPITALITY HEADQUARTERS, VISITORS’ CENTER 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. Hwy. 90 between Lameuse and Main. All tour maps, brochures, Saenger movie passes, refreshments - Built in 1895 the Brielmaier house is a treasure of the tum-of-the-century detail, with its most recognizable feature being the lattice work porch. Foretich house is a typical shotgun style cottage attached to the Brielmaier house by an outside deck. Both buildings sit on Biloxi’s Town Green. Hostesses: Beauvoir Belles. Special thanks to City of Biloxi, Division of Museums and Special Projects.
CITY WALKING TOUR
10:30 a.m. - Noon
1.	MAGNOLIA HOTEL, Rue Magnolia. Antebellum structure built in 1847 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest hotel remaining on the MS Gulf Coast. Houses the Gulf Coast Carnival Assn. and the Mardi Gras Museum. Its educational programming includes children in the Biloxi School Systems, from Shoe Box Float Contest, to French Clubs decorating for Christmas.
2.	CREOLE COTTAGE, Lameuse Street. Built in the nineteenth century this building was Biloxi’s first Free Library and uses early Louisiana 5 room folk plan. Currently houses art exhibits of the Biloxi Art Association.
3.	CITY HALL, 140 Lameuse Street. Built by the Federal Government to be a Post Office, Federal Courthouse and Customs House. Construction was completed in the Spring of 1908. The City took possession of the building in the late 1950’s as the federal government had outgrown this building. The city traded the building for property to build the new federal buildings on. In 1985, the building was damaged by Hurricane Elena. During repairs, the building was restored to its original 1908 condition. Almost all of the original woodwork was uncovered and restored to its original form.
4.	GEORGE E. OHR ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER, 136 G. E. Ohr Street. Located inside the Biloxi Library & Cultural Center this museum opened its doors July 1, 1994 and within months proved its cultural importance to this community. The museum houses 3 galleries: the Lila Wallace Gallery which features local and regional
changing exhibits, the Jambalaya Gallery featuring works of local artist, the Pot-Ohr-ee exhibiting the largest collection of Ohr pottery.
TOWN GREEN CONCERT Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Bring a brown bag lunch and join us in the musical tradition of Old Biloxi. A live Jazz Concert by members of the Jazz Society. Also enjoy a special performance by “Yesteryear’s Dancers”. Traditional southern dances in period costume. Bring seating - in case of inclement weather, concert will be held in Ohr Center.
Beachcombcr Trolley will operate from Town Green to historic landmark tour locations 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1	BEAUVOIR
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pilgrimage Chairman - Mrs. Sue Barton
The Beauvoir Belles grace this beautiful setting. Located in Biloxi on West Beach Blvd. at Beauvoir Road. Beauvoir is the last home of the only President of the Confederacy. Built c. 1852-54, it houses Davis family heirlooms, a Confederate Museum and the Tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier. The Beach Garden Society established an arboretum on the grounds with identified and labeled plant species. Light refreshments will be served. The new landscaping project and museum renovation plans will be on display. House tours will be limited to the first 500 guests. Hostesses: Beach Garden Society
TULLIS-TOLEDANO MANOR 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
East Beach Blvd. Built by Christoval and Matilda Toledano, circa 1856, the rich detail entranceway and dormers enhanced one of Biloxi’s most striking early mansions. Owned by the City of Biloxi by purchase from the Tullis family after Hurricane Camille, the house has been restored and furnished in period furniture, and is operated in conjunction with the Tullis Board as an historical attraction. The grounds still contain legendary live oaks. Hostesses: Biloxi Garden Club.
MARITIME AND SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Point Cadet - celebrate our 10th anniversary as a museum. Special demonstrations and exhibits. Built in 1934 as part of a U.S. Coast Guard station overlooking the Bay of Biloxi. Houses exhibits and artifacts which trace and interpret the 300 year history of the City of Biloxi. It offers educational programs, such as Sea-n-Sail Camp. It is the only maritime museum in the United States to operate two Coast Guard certified, indigenous historic vessels, the Biloxi Schooners.
SAENGER THEATRE 6:30 p.m.
A special showing of the original movie “SHOWBOAT”. Passes available at Biloxi Visitors Center on the Town Green from 8-5.
REYNOIR STREET. Built to house vaudeville and the first "talkie” films, this classical brick structure has served the MS Gulf Coast as a


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