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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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