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Heartfelt thanks to those who have helped make possible our Gulf Coast Pilgrimage of 1994. A special thank you to Catherine Jaeger of Casino Magazine and writer John Busam of Chicago, Illinois, for their encouragement and support of this years event. PATRONS Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis Hancock Bank Harrison County Tourism Commission International Paper Moss Point Mill SPONSORS Casino Magazine Hancock County Board of Supervisors FRIENDS Chevron USA City of Biloxi City of Gulfport City of Long Beach City of Pass Christian Merchants and Marine Bank, Pascagoula ADVERTISERS The Blue Rose Restaurant 120 West Scenic Drive Blossman Gas, Inc. Ocean Springs Bumham-McKinney Pharmacies, Inc. Moss Point Chappy’s Seafood Restaurant 624 East Beach Blvd., Long Beach Chimney’s Restaurant 213 East Beach, Long Beach Diamondhead Country Club 5300 Diamondhead Circle, Diamondhead Flowers by Karen 2335 Government St., Ocean Springs The French Connection Restaurant 1891 Pass Road, Biloxi Germaine’s Restaurant Highway 90, Ocean Springs Herb Moore Interiors 929 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs Holiday Inn 2400 Beach Blvd., Biloxi Mary Mahoney’s Old French House 138 Rue Magnolia Salmagundi Shop, Inc. 922 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs Shaughnessy Printing Co. 220 Caillavet Street, Biloxi Should you require additional information please contact: Beverly C. Stanbro, Pilgrimage Chairman 22423 Fox Run Drive Pass Christian, MS 39571 Telephone: 601-452-9287 452-9402 475-8564 865-9755 868-7020 255-2525 875-0703 388-6367 875-4426 875-9472 388-6367 374-0163 875-5735 436-4060 The Mississippi Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs proudly presents its 47th annual Pilgrimage of homes and gardens. 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 17-9 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 Shutde Test Complex. Cafeteria facilities are available and cameras are allowed. Hostesses: Diamondhead Garden Club. HANCOCK COUNTY WELCOME CENTER Thursday, March 17-9 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 17 -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. PASS CHRISTIAN Pilgrimage Chairmen: Mrs. N. Lee Stanbro and Mrs. George T. Tate Tea Chairman: Mrs. K. Zach Anthony Friday, March 18 Hostesses: Members of the Pass Christian Garden Club 1. Wicker n’ Wood, 254 East Beach Blvd. Maps and brochures will be available here. 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. 2. The Fred Clerc Home, 5 Park Ridge Lane. 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. This home is nestled in a natural setting of natural oaks. The home is French colonial design in creole color with Williamsburg blue shutters and old brick from St. Joe Brick Company in Covington. The interior features creole colors, 10 foot ceilings with crown molding in 3 pieces, glued and screwed together. The floors are oak strip and plantation shutters are used at the windows. Most of the antique furniture was brought from Europe by Mrs. Clerc’s grandmother. The bed in the guest room is from Germany and the dining room furniture was designed by Manhein. The king-size bed in the master bedroom was specially made by Reid of Mobile. The table in the “live-in” kitchen is an antique card table. The home is filled with antiques, silver, crystal, and china. The live-in kitchen and living room look out on a deck and garden.
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