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Saturday, April 8 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pilgrimage Chairmen:
Ocean Springs Garden Club: Katy Swanson Gulf Hills Garden Club: Virginia Meyers Day Lily Garden Club: Nancy Germany Trolley Shuttle to all tour stops.
1.	HEADQUARTERS: HISTORIC LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE DEPOT, 1000 WASHINGTON AVE. Trolley leaves from Depot. The depot which houses the office of the Chamber of Commerce, will have maps and brochures available for visitors. The L&N depot is one of the first city buildings to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in late 1907, the depot served as a train station until 1959. In January 1997, the Chamber of Commerce began the restoration and revitalization of the depot, under the direction of architect, Carl Germany. Hostesses: The Chamber of Commerce and The Day Lily Garden Club.
2.	LIGHTHOUSE ART IN MARSHALL PARK (ACROSS FROM THE DEPOT). Ocean Springs Art Association and Gulf Hills Garden Club present this wonderful exhibit of local artists which features renderings of coastal lighthouses and sweeping views of our Gulf shoreline.
3.	WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM, 510 WASHINGTON AVE. The museum showcases more than 150 pieces by the famed Ocean Springs artist, woodcarver and naturalist. This unique contemporary building flooded with light, also houses the “Little Room” which was moved intact from the Walter Anderson home and studio at Shearwater Pottery. A special exhibit features Walter Anderson works from individual collectors. This is an eclectic look at Anderson work borrowed from many collectors who have sought out his work to exhibit on the walls of their homes. Several works will be on loan from other collections. Be sure to visit the “Healing Garden” in front of the museum which was created by the Ocean Springs Garden Club to commemorate the City’s 300th birthday in 1999. Hostesses: Gulf Hills Garden Club Hours 10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
4.	REPLICA OF FORT MAUREPAS, FRONT BEACH BETWEEN JACKSON AND WASHINGTON AVE. This is the site of the yearly reenactment of the 1699 landing of Pierre Lemoyne, Sieur D’Iberville. The Fort Maurepas Society will be costumed in authentic period dress. Beignets and coffee will be served. Host and Hostesses: Fort Maurepas Society
5.	MARY O’KEEFE CULTURAL CENTER, 1600 GOVERNMENT ST. (City Schools Administrative Building) Don’t miss these fabulous ceramic tile murals designed by James McConnell Anderson and fired/glazed by Peter Anderson.
Dating to 1933 these were commissioned by the WPA. Hostesses: Ocean Springs Garden Club. Hours: 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
6.	N.E. TACONI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 711 MAGNOLIA. The school was built in 1953 as the first separate elementary school in Ocean Springs. Featured are the fine art murals recreated each year by all fourteen 5th grade classes. Art teacher, Peggy Bradford, instructs the children.. The project takes only six weeks to complete and the students are responsible for the finished artwork. When displayed, a copy of the original artists work is hung nearby to show the comparison between the local students and the renown artists work. Hostesses: Ocean Springs Garden Club. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
7.	MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, CORNER OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. AND WEED ST. The original church was dedicated in 1891 on Taylor Street. Sometime between 1891 and 1895 the church moved to its present site. Dr. Jesse L. Trotter, Sr. has been the minister since 1968. In 1947, a concrete block church replaced the wooden structure. The present sanctuary was completed in July of 1999 along with the renovation of the two-story classroom building. The architect Carl D. Germany designed the front of the new church. The present church building and congregation continues to be a powerful influence on the history of Ocean Springs. Dr. Trotter says “that when you move from one era to another, you are standing on the shoulders of those who have served before.” The church choir will be performing from 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m. Hostesses: The church members and Day Lily Garden Club. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. ALWYN LUCKEY, 101 WATERSEDGE. This gracious brick home overlooks the beautiful Mississippi Sound. The home was built in 1975 and purchased by the Luckeys in 1991. At that time the house was completely renovated and a large master suite was added. At a later date, the addition of a garage with guest quarters above compliment the lovely pool and garden area. The home is decorated in a very casual elegance which welcomes guests to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Hostesses: Ocean Springs Garden Club. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
«	9.	WILSON	HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST, 5312 ALLEN
RD. (I-10 at exit 57) This two story log home circa 1920 is the home of Brian and Delissa Britt. Walter and Clara Stiglets built
?. the home with Southern Yellow Pine and it was originally located in Orange Grove. It was moved to the present site in 1994 and operates as a cozy Country Inn. It boasts magnificent hand craftsmanship, elegant tongue and groove walls. Six guest rooms feature charming furnishings and the home is filled with artistic treasures. Hostesses: Ocean Springs Garden Club. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


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