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The Lynn Meadows'
Discovery Center For Children
EXPANDING THE CHILD’S WORLD -
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OLD MISSISSIPPI CITY SCHOOL 246 Dolan Avenue 1:00 p.m. • 5:00 p.m.
4.	Erected in 1916, this classic neighborhood schoolhouse is located in the heart of old Mississippi City and is shaded by coastal live oaks. The gymnasium and west wing were added to this four acre facility in the mid-50’s. For nearly 20 years this site has not operated as a school and the main building which has survived the ravages of time and hurricanes remains vacant, but structurally sound. A vision and dream that began in 1991 is becoming a reality as this landmark will be transformed into a state of the art interactive children’s museum. This preview tour will be led by the museum’s volunteer group and the Mississippi City Reunion Committee members. On hand as well will be many local children to share their excitement and serve refreshments. Hostesses: Handsboro Garden Club.
5.	ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 16th and Church Ave. The oldest Episcopal church on the coast and one of the oldest churches in Mississippi was organized in 1846. Jefferson Davis was on the vestry. The first two buildings burned and services were held in a hotel owned by Dr. William Tegarden. This generosity prompted the donation of a lot facing 16th Street and fronting on the Sound. St. Mark’s became a parish in 1858. The present building was erected in 1855 with it’s consecration in May 1869. One hundred years later, in August 1969, Hurricane Camille struck. St. Mark’s lost most of it s buildings, but services were held without interruption. In August 1971, the Rt. Reverend John M. Allin dedicated a newly constructed Sunday School, Parish Halland remodeled church. In 1983, 100 seats were added and in 1987 a building housing a library, choir room, youth room and two Sunday School rooms were added. St. Mark’s currently enjoys the largest congregation in its history, all sharing in what is referred to as “The Spirit of St. Mark’s”. Visit this historic site as they celebrate their 150th anniversary. Hostesses: Episcopal Churchwomen of St. Mark’s & Handsboro Garden Club.
BILOXI
Saturday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pilgrimage Chairman -
1.	VISITOR’S CENTER - TOWN GREEN, Hwy. 90. Headquarters for maps and brochures. Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2.	THE FATHER RYAN HOUSE, 1196 Beach Blvd. Father Ryan House, which has sheltered Father Abram Joseph Ryan, known as the Poet Laureate of the Confederacy, is the home of Mississippi’s most famous palm tree. It’s that house with the 40 foot trunk sprouting from the steps of this antebellum beachfront home. Built in 1842, the house was soon bought by a New Orleans cotton broker as a summer cottage. A later owner, an architect with a lot of children, added a second story and an unusual set of pitched roofs and dormers. In 1976, it was bought by a Biloxi physician, John O’Keefe, just in time to restore it from years of neglect. He completed a restoration before selling it in 1990 to Jefferson and Rosanne McKenney, who opened a B&B in the downstairs, using the upper floor as their living quarters. On the National Register of Historic Places. Hostesses: Dogwood Garden Club.
3. HOME OF DEANNA & HAMILTON BICKHAM, 956 Beach Blvd. One of Biloxi’s oldest homes said to be over 100 years old in 1916 when previous owners bought it (Wallace). A columned raised plantation house, it was recently renovated. Floors in four rooms are of white tiger oak and white pine in others. On the grounds is the centuries old registered "Wallace Live Oak”. The grace and beauty of this tree has played a significant role in the selection of this home by its several owners. Hostesses: Bloomtown Garden Club.
TWILIGHT TIME AT THE OLD BRICK HOUSE
Saturday, March 30 - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. featuring
La Touche Cajun Band from Houma, Louisiana Hostesses: Executive Board, Biloxi Council of Garden Clubs
JEAN BAPTISTE CARQUOTTE HOUSE (Old Brick House), 622 Bayview. This National Register building is the oldest remaining building ih Biloxi, built of brick made in a yard on the premises in 1722. The Old Brick House has a varied history, being owned by Biloxi’s "first mayor”, as a summer cottage for the Bells of New Orleans. A later mayor, Hart Chinn, reported to have burned missing city documents in the fireplaces here. Owned by the City of Biloxi for taxes, first leased to the garden clubs for restoration and later deeded. Currently property of the City with protective clauses to ensure its continued public use. Don’t miss the TWILIGHT TIME CONCERT AT THE OLD BRICK HOUSE. Outdoor Concert - bring seating if possible. Wine and cheese party hostessed by Biloxi Garden Center.
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