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OCEAN SPRINGS Pilgrimage Chairmen: Mrs. John E. Rodriguez,
Mrs. Anne Surratt and Mrs. Alcyone Lamm Saturday, March 28 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Information Center: Chamber of Commerce,
Old Depot, Ocean Springs Brochures and maps will be furnished.
1.	MARBLE SPRINGS, 1109 Iberville Dr. This is the site of the springs for which the city was named. During the late 19th century, these springs provided mineral water for bathing and drinking to visitors to the famous Ocean Springs Health Resort.
2.	THE BLOSSMAN BUILDING, 809 Washington Ave. Once the home of Gotlsche Grocery Store, built in 1913 and operated as such for 46 years. In 1962 Mr. E. W. Blossman, founder of Blossman Gas, purchased the building. The building was remodeled and redecorated in traditional style, with a French accent. The reception lobby displays murals painted by artists, William Steen and Joe Moran, together with Mr. Blossman’s collection of clocks.
3.	FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF OCEAN SPRINGS, 921 Ocean Ave. On October 17, 1886 the church was officially constituted with nine charter members, who had built into reality the commitment made on July 3rd of that year. In 1889 there were 46 members. The church continues to grow, bringing a sense of God’s caring and sharing family.
4.	HOME OF MRS. JACK (ELIZABETH) HALL, 1212 Government Street. This lovely older home has an atmosphere of “Welcome”. “Sis” has a collection of lovely fans and a large collection of bottles in the warm and friendly kitchen. Refreshments will be served here.
GULF HILLS Pilgrimage Co-Chairmen: Mrs. William J. Demoran and Mrs. Robert C. Lowery Saturday, March 28 - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1.	INFORMATION CENTER: ROYAL GULF HILLS RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB, 13701 Pass Road, Ocean Springs. (Maps are available here and at the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce).
2.	HOME OF DR. AND MRS. JOHN S. TOMSIK, 13817 Arbor Circle. This house was built by the Peacock family from Chicago and was originally a vacation home. It is an outstanding example of architectural style that was developed in Normandy, France. The ceramic tile roof was repaired after Hurricane Elena by tiles obtained from the Bellingrath home near Mobile. The main house has over 6,000 square feet and there is a small cottage adjacent to the home. The house is surrounded on three sides by a bayou and there is a 150 foot pier along the water. The interior of the house has many oriental and antique furnishings.
3.	GULF HILLS MEMORIAL GARDEN AND PARK at Halfway Point on Shore Drive is a serene spot at a bend in a bayou. It was set aside in the 1940s by the late Mrs. Irma Branigar, wife of Gulf Hill’s original developer. Maintained by the Gulf Hills Garden Club, the crescentshaped park has been developed into a garden where live memorials may be planted.
4.	REFRESHMENTS will be served in the courtyard of the HOME OF MR. AND MRS. ROBERT MEYER, 13801 Arbor Circle. (In case of inclement weather, covered areas will be available.) This house was built in 1927 and was one of the first twelve houses built in Gulf Hills. Since the major expansion in Gulf Hills occurred after World War II, this house and the nearby Tomsik house represent the first homes built in the area. The Meyer house itself will not be open.
GAUTIER/MOSS POINT/PASCAGOULA Gautier Pilgrimage Chairman: Mrs. John Bellerjeau
Moss Point Pilgrimage Chairmen: Mrs. Arthur S. Jones and Mrs. L. H. Rutledge Pascagoula Pilgrimage Chairmen: Mrs. I. D. Stewart and Mrs. Paul H. Moore Sunday, March 29 - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1.	JACKSON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER. Interstate 1-10. 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.
2.	HOME OF DEBBIE AND MIKE MAJURE, 1305 Ladnier Rd., Gautier. This three story Louisiana Creole Cottage has porches both front and back. The home has ten foot ceilings throughout and is done with wartn .wood trims and floors. From all its windows there is a view of Horn and Round Island. See the Clown and Music Box collections. Refreshments will be provided by the Gautier Garden Club members.
3.	SPANISH FORT, 4602 Fort Ave., Pascagoula, claims the distinction of being the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. It was built in 1718 as a fortified French outpost. Open spaces in the 18 inch walls, made of oyster shells, mud and Spanish moss, can be viewed by visitors. They may also visit the nearby museum which was built as a replica of the Old Fort. Members of the Pilgrimage Garden Club will be hostesses and refreshments will be served.
4.	THE OLD DEPOT, by the Railroad track, just off Magnolia Street in Pascagoula was. for many years, the L & N Railroad Depot. Replacing an older building, the wood-frame structure was built in 1904, with additions in 1918. The Depot is currently owned by the City of Pascagoula and is on the National Register. Artwork will be exhibited. Members of the Pascagoula Garden Club will serve as hostesses.
5.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. GRAHAM SOMERVILLE, 30018 North Wood Ave., Pascagoula. The house was built two years ago when the Somervilles moved back to Pascagoula after living on the West Coast for several years. The house is decorated with antique oriental accessories. Upon entering the spacious two-story home through the beveled glass entranceway, visitors will step onto a glazed marble foyer overlaid with exquisite Chinese wool rugs; the living room features a matched pair of Empress chairs made of satinwood and marble inlays; suchions for the chairs are made of antique silk obi sashes embroidered with gold threads; the dining room displays Mrs. Somerville’s collection of Imari porcelain along with a mirror framed with ancient temple carvings. Found in the kitchen is an assortment of pottery, artwork and etched glass featuring the blue iris, Mrs. Somerville’s favorite flower. The upstairs sitting room features pen and ink sketches of area landmarks from all the places the Somervilles have lived, including their native Nova Scotia.
Brunch or Dinner reservations may be made with Hickory Hill Country Club, Gautier, 497-5150, or La Font Inn, Pascagoula, 762-7111.
LEGENDARY AND ANCIENT LIVE OAKS (West of Highway 49)
Monday, March 30 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The sixty mile coastline of Mississippi is home to many handsome live oak trees. In spite of hurricanes and other natural enemies, including man, the Gulf Coast still has a surprising number of these remarkable, centuries-old Spanish Moss draped trees. The Live Oak, Quercus