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Heartfelt thanks to those who have helped make possible our Gulf Coast Pilgrimage of 1995 - a 48 year complimentary tradition of hospitality.
PATRONS
Harrison County Tourism Commission City of Gulfport
International Paper Company of Moss Point The Peoples Bank
FRIENDS
Blossman Gas, Inc. of Ocean Springs
Chevron USA
City of Gautier
City of Long Beach
City of Pass Christian
First Federal Savings & Loan of Pascagoula-Moss Point
Gautier Chamber of Commerce
Handsboro Presbyterian Church
Kare Centre, Biloxi
Southtrust Bank
ADVERTISERS
The Chimney’s Restaurant	
213 East Beach, Long Beach	868-7020
Citizens National Bank	
1114 Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula	769-9711
Deluxe Cleaners, Inc.	
618 Courthouse Road, Gulfport	896-7020
Diamondhead Country Club	
5300 Diamondhead Circle, Diamondhead	255-2525
The French Connection Restaurant	
1891 Pass Road, Biloxi	388-6367
The Gazebo	
4006 Main Street, Moss Point	475-7633
Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc.,	
Pascagoula	800-453-3520
Keppners Gasthaus	
1798 Beach Blvd., Biloxi	436-4878
LaFont Inn	
2703 East Hwy. 90, Pascagoula	769-7111
Lynda’s Cookery	
116 West Scenic Drive, Pass Christian	452-7382
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House	
138 Rue Magnolia	374-0163
Mozingo Real Estate, Inc.	
549 East Pass Road, Gulfport	896-3400
Shaughnessy Printing Co.	
220 Caillavet Street, Biloxi	436-4060
Valentino’s Fine Gifts & Accessories	
116 West Scenic Drive, Pass Christian	452-4523
Wicker N’ Wood	
254 East Beach, Pass Christian	452-4083
Should you require additional information please contact: Mrs. John Burgess, Pilgrimage Chairman 1238 East Beach Blvd.
Gulfport, Mississippi 39501 Telephone: 601-863-0550 Fax: 601-896-2900
f.	The Mississippi Gulf Coast
Council of Garden Clubs proudly presents its 48th annual TrFy Pilgrimage of homes, gardens and historical landmarks. It is our hope that you will enjoy the hospitality that is extended to you by the owners of these beautiful homes and gardens. The tours are complimentary. Please follow the arrow markers which will be used in all communities.
In some communities specific times are listed for viewing the houses and guests are requested to observe these times.
The Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs and homeowners are not responsible for any accidents occurring during these hours.
JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTER
Thursday, March 23-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Stennis Space Center offers a glimpse of the area’s rich history and takes us forward to envision tantalizing ideas and vistas of a not too distant future as offered by science and technology. Visitors can view exhibits representing the work of the Space Center with its resident agencies, live demonstrations, movies and a panoramic view from the 90-foot Space Tower. Every 45 minutes guided bus tours will take visitors to the Space Shuttle Test Complex. Cafeteria facilities are available and cameras are allowed. Hostesses: Diamondhead Garden Club.
HANCOCK COUNTY WELCOME CENTER Thursday, March 23 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This copy of an antebellum home, opened in 1979 at the junction of I-10 and State Highway 607, has been rightfully called “the most beautiful Hospitality Center in the U.S.A.” Interior appointments and paintings, as well as the handsome staircase, carry through the “antebellum” theme. Bay-Waveland Garden Club members will be hostessses.
JACKSON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER
Thursday, March 23 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
JACKSON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER, Interstate I-10, one mile west of the Alabama State Line. Opened in June of 1984, this building is a replica of a colonial style southern mansion. The ground floor features two parlors. It is furnished in antique period pieces dating from 1700 and has draperies styled in keeping with the era. Hostesses: Moss Point Garden Club. Maps will be available here.


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