79TH ANNUAL
COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
Spring Pilgrimage March 28 - April 6, 2019 79 Years of Exemplary Historic Home Tours and Unparalleled Hospitality
VisitColumbusMS.org | 800.920.3533
Welcome to
COLUMBUS WELCOME TO THE 79TH ANNUAL
Columbus Spring Pilgrimage The Columbus Spring Pilgrimage is an award-winning event that has been widely recognized as one of the best and most authentic home tours in the South. The antebellum mansions of Columbus are impeccably maintained and as resplendent as ever. Many home tours feature recreated activities of the 1800s, complete with period costumes, which add excitement and even more authenticity to this historic event. It’s an experience visitors will long remember! Columbus informational brochures are available at the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center – located at 300 Main Street. This Victorian structure is the first home of renowned playwright Tennessee Williams – winner of the Pulitzer Prize for A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Tours of the home are complimentary.
Contents Events Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ticket Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tales from the Crypt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Orange Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Yellow Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Green Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Blue Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Friends of the Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . 14 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Columbus’ Spring Pilgrimage is an annual project of the Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation and Visit Columbus.
117 Third Street South, Columbus, Mississippi 39701 Toll free 800.920.3533 • Phone 662.329.1191 Fax 662.329.8969 • pilgrimage@visitcolumbusms.org VisitColumbusMS.org
Pilgrimage Events Schedule
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 10AM-until.......Carriage Rides 10AM-1PM......Orange Tour 2PM-5PM........Yellow Tour 5PM-8PM........Kickoff Party
TUESDAY, APRIL 2 10AM-1PM......Blue Tour 2PM-5PM........Green Tour 4PM-6PM........Historic Barn Quilt Tour
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 10AM-until.......Carriage Rides 10AM-1PM......Blue Tour 2PM-5PM........Green Tour 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 10AM-1PM......Orange Tour 2PM-5PM........Yellow Tour 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 7:15AM.............5k Run 10AM-until.......Carriage Rides 10AM-1PM......Yellow Tour 2PM-5PM........Orange Tour 10AM-3PM......Artisans Alley 10AM-3PM......Catfish in the Alley® SUNDAY, MARCH 31 12PM-until.......Carriage Rides 12PM-3PM......Blue Tour 3PM-6PM........Green Tour MONDAY, APRIL 1 10AM-1PM......Orange Tour 2PM-5PM........Yellow Tour 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt
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THURSDAY, APRIL 4 10AM-until.......Carriage Rides 10AM-1PM......Green Tour 2PM-5PM........Blue Tour FRIDAY, APRIL 5 10AM-until.......Carriage Rides 10AM-1PM......Orange Tour 2PM-5PM........Yellow Tour 7PM-10PM......Tales from the Crypt SATURDAY, APRIL 6 10AM-until.......Carriage Rides 10AM-1PM......Blue Tour 2PM-5PM........Green Tour 4PM-6PM........Garden Party
Pilgrimage Pilgrimage Tickets Tickets TICKETS AVAILABLE AT VISIT COLUMBUS * except as noted
117 Third Street South (behind Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center) 800.920.3533 or 662.329.1191 | VisitColumbusMS.org HOME TOURS: Adults: $30 per person Senior Citizen/Military: $25 Students (K-12): $12 Groups of 20+: 10% discount Prices are per tour, per person Only one discount per person
DOUBLE DECKER BUS RIDES: $5 with purchase of tour ticket $8 without purchase of tour ticket *PILGRIMAGE 5K: ColumbusHalfMarathon5k.com Register at: racesonline.com
CARRIAGE RIDES: $5 per person
*TALES FROM THE CRYPT: Adults: $5 per person Students: $3 per person
GARDEN PARTY: $15 per person
Tickets available only at cemetery
IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Pilgrimage headquarters (Visit Columbus) will be open for ticket sales 8:30AM-6PM, Monday-Saturday, and 11AM-5PM on Sunday.
• Visitors may obtain tour tickets and maps at Visit Columbus prior to beginning self-guided tour. • Tour homes may be seen only as scheduled in the brochure. • Reservations are available by phone for groups or individuals. • For a fee, guides are available by prior appointment for groups. • Please arrive at the last tour home at least 30 minutes before tour ends. • No smoking, beverages, interior photographs or stiletto/spike-heeled shoes, please! • Information in this brochure is accurate at press time; subject to change.
Additional information available at the TENNESSEE WILLIAMS HOME AND WELCOME CENTER 300 Main Street 1.855.254.2895 662.328.0222 VisitColumbusMS.org
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Special Events
QUILT DISPLAY March 11-April 30 March 12 • 12PM • Quilt Reception The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is holding its annual Quilt Display. The quilts showcase the hard work and talent of quilters and quilting guilds from Lowndes and surrounding counties. Witness how the quilts reveal an artistic expression that goes beyond their functional use. Also included are numerous displays highlighting various collections of and artwork by local residents. For more information,
call 662.329.5300.
KICKOFF PARTY Thursday, March 28 5PM-8PM Columbus Spring Pilgrimage festivities kick off with an outstanding evening of great food and music. Shrimp or crawfish plates by Huck's will be available for purchase, complete with all the trimmings. The concert is free, and everyone is invited! CARRIAGE RIDES March 28, 29, 30, 31 April 4, 5, 6 10AM-until Sunday: 12PM-until TALES FROM THE CRYPT March 29 April 1, 3, 5 7PM-10PM Graveyard tour that re-creates the lives of noted personalities interred at the historic cemetery. Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South
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CATFISH IN THE ALLEY® Saturday, March 30 10AM-3PM Enjoy catfish and other Southern delicacies and live music in Columbus’ historic Catfish Alley. Downtown Columbus
ARTISANS ALLEY Saturday, March 30 10AM-3PM Handcrafted period articles and homemade food items in Catfish Alley. Downtown Columbus
5K RUN Saturday, March 30 7:15AM
For more information, visit ColumbusHalfMarathon5k.com
BUTTAHATCHEE BARN QUILT TRAIL TEA CAKES & TEA Tuesday, April 2 4PM-6PM Enjoy an afternoon in the country complete with some Southern hospitality and highlighting unique folk artistry steeped in Americana. GARDEN PARTY Saturday, April 6 3PM-6PM Stroll through historic gardens while being served mint juleps and cheese straws. ($15 admission) Temple Heights 515 Ninth Street North
Kickoff Party
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 5PM-8PM Tennessee Williams Home Lawn • 300 Main Street
Columbus Spring Pilgrimage festivities kick off on Thursday, March 28, from 5PM to 8PM, with an outstanding evening of great food and music! The annual community-wide Kickoff Party takes place on the lawn of the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center at 300 Main Street. Boiled crawfish and shrimp plates by Huck's will be available for purchase, complete with all the trimmings. The concert is complimentary, and everyone is invited! Tickets are $10 and will be pre-sold at the Visit Columbus office and The Welcome Center.
5k Run
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 7:15AM Start Starting at the Tennessee Williams Home • 300 Main Street
ColumbusHalfMarathon5k.com Register: racesonline.com Participate in the sixth annual Columbus Pilgrimage 5k. Whether you’re a novice runner or seasoned athlete, this great race is not to be missed. The 5k loops through some of the South’s most beautiful, historic neighborhoods.
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Catfish in the Alley®
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 10AM-3PM Fourth Street South in downtown Columbus (Catfish Alley) • Catfish and Live Music
This year’s event – the eleventh annual – will feature a day of fun for the whole family, including catfish, vendors, fabulous food, cold beverages, and some of the best blues musicians in the South. Catfish in the Alley® is free and open to the public. Food, beverages, and crafts will be available for purchase that day.
Buttahatchee Barn Quilt Trail
Tea Cakes & Tea
TUESDAY, APRIL 2 4PM-6PM Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church • Steens, MS
Enjoy an afternoon in the country complete with some Southern hospitality and highlighting unique folk artistry steeped in Americana. On Tuesday, April 2, we invite you to join us along the Buttahatchee Barn Quilt Trail, from 4PM to 6 PM, for homemade tea cakes and Southern mint tea. The event will take place at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, Steens, MS. (Directions available from Visit Columbus, 117 Third Street South, or the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center.)
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Garden Party GARDEN
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 4PM-6PM Temple Heights • 515 Ninth Street North
Stroll through a beautiful garden setting with mint juleps and cheese straws. Ticketed event: $15
Tales from the Crypt FRIDAY, MARCH 29 7PM-10PM
Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South
MONDAY, APRIL 1 7PM-10PM
Please arrive no later than 9PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 7PM-10PM
Tickets $5 for adults and $3 for students
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 7PM-10PM
Tickets sold only at Friendship Cemetery
This graveyard tour promises to be a memorable experience for lovers of history and drama, for it is a combination of both. Tales from the Crypt re-creates the lives of noted personalities interred at historic Friendship Cemetery, the site of the Decoration Day that inspired the poem, The Blue and the Gray. Tales from the Crypt is an award-winning project of history students from the Columbus-based Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS). The project has won the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and been named a national finalist by the History Channel for the Save Our History Classroom Award. The project has also been featured nationally by National Public Radio, Turner Broadcasting, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Garden & Gun, and a host of other regional publications. MSMS students research and develop characters with assistance from the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library archives staff. Tales from the Crypt is a treat for the entire family.
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Orange Tour THURSDAY, MARCH 28 10AM-1PM SATURDAY, MARCH 30 2PM-5PM MONDAY, APRIL 1 10AM-1PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 10AM-1PM FRIDAY, APRIL 5 10AM-1PM
WHITEHALL
STEPHEN D. LEE HOME/MUSEUM
WAVERLEY MANSION
STEPHEN D. LEE HOME/MUSEUM FLORENCE MCLEOD HAZARD MUSEUM • 316 Seventh Street North
Once the home of CSA General Stephen D. Lee, this home was preserved and restored in 1960 by the Lowndes County Historical Society and the Society for the Preservation of Antiquities. It contains many original Lee family furnishings and portraits as well as an extensive Civil War collection. Circa 1847 / Owned by the Stephen D. Lee Foundation / National Register / Mississippi Landmark
WHITEHALL • 607 Third Street South Built in 1843 by James Walton Harris, Whitehall was originally designed as a two-story Greek Revival townhouse. This stately mansion exhibits six paneled square columns at the edge of a wooden porch. The banisters bordering the porch consist of identically-milled hardwood balusters. Inside, heart pine floors and handsome woodwork provide the background for the Boggess’ collection of 18th and 19th century antiques. Circa 1843 / Dr. and Mrs. Joe Boggess & Family / National Register / Historic American Buildings
WAVERLEY MANSION 1852 Waverley Mansion Road • West Point, MS 39773
Waverley Mansion, once one of the largest plantations in the South, features an octagonal rotunda with a cupola. Waverley is being restored to its former grandeur. The property, built in 1852 is on the National Register and is a National Historic Landmark; and the mansion has been awarded a National Restoration Award. Circa 1852 / Charlie & Dana Stephenson / National Register / National Historic Landmark / National Restoration Award
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Yellow Tour THURSDAY, MARCH 28 2PM-5PM SATURDAY, MARCH 30 10AM-1PM MONDAY, APRIL 1 2PM-5PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 2PM-5PM FRIDAY, APRIL 5 2PM-5PM
WHITE ARCHES
ROSEWOOD MANOR GARDENS, CHAPEL & GAZEBO
TEMPLE HEIGHTS
ROSEWOOD MANOR GARDENS, CHAPEL & GAZEBO 719 Seventh Street North
This home boasts a Greek Revival façade with a Federal influence and reigns over four and a half acres of landscaped grounds, including 3,000 boxwoods. The encircling brick drive was originally built to accommodate carriages. Rosewood Manor is one of the oldest brick homes in Columbus. Circa 1835/ Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hicks / National Register
WHITE ARCHES • 122 Seventh Avenue South Affectionately termed “Columbus Eclectic,” combined architectural elements of Greek Revival, Gothic and Italianate come together to form White Arches’ welcoming style. Beautiful woodwork, mirrored glass doorknobs, a three-story cupola and original bedroom closets add to its allure. Circa 1857 / Mr. and Mrs. Dick Leike / National Register
TEMPLE HEIGHTS • 515 Ninth Street North This classically-designed house combines Federal and Greek Revival features. The home includes four floors, porches on three sides and 14 Doric columns. The property includes two other antebellum structures, a period furnished 1850’s kitchen and slave quarters. The home is the setting for historic narratives about 19th century life in Columbus. Circa 1837 / Dr. and Mrs. Mark Novotny / National Register / Mississippi Landmark
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Green Tour FRIDAY, MARCH 29 2PM-5PM SUNDAY, MARCH 31 3PM-6PM TUESDAY, APRIL 2 2PM-5PM THURSDAY, APRIL 4 10AM-1PM SATURDAY, APRIL 6 2PM-5PM THE AMZI LOVE HOME
BASKERVILLE MANOR
ROSEDALE OLE MAGNOLIA
BASKERVILLE MANOR • 905 Third Avenue North An Italianate townhouse, Baskerville Manor delights the visitor’s eye with an asymmetrical arrangement of lines and shapes, brick walls, a symmetrical tower on the side, and a plethora of porches. This home features the only standing coach house in Lowndes County. Circa 1860 / Ms. Rachel George THE AMZI LOVE HOME • 305 Seventh Street South As the only home on the Spring Pilgrimage that has remained in the same family for eight generations, many of the fine furnishings are original to the house. Amzi Love is a tour home that has been reviewed in Fodor’s Travel Guide and the New York Times Travel Magazine. Circa 1848 / Mr. and Mrs. R. Sidney Caradine III / National Register
OLE MAGNOLIA • 1219 Third Avenue North Named after the stately Magnolia tree in the front lawn, this Greek Revival house was built in 1853. The front door opens to an oversized hallway that runs from the front door to the back of the house, a unique characteristic of the historic “double shotgun” style home. Downstairs, the study and master suite on one side of the hall and music and dining room flanking the other are filled with art and antiques. In 1900, the Mayor of Columbus, David McClanahan, purchased the home and incorporated the old kitchen house into the main structure. He also enlarged the house for his wife and 10 children and included a secret compartment in the master bedroom where he hid his liquor from his teetotaling wife. Circa 1853 / Mr. and Mrs. Pete Tortorici
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Blue Tour FRIDAY, MARCH 29 10AM-1PM SUNDAY, MARCH 31 12PM-3PM TUESDAY, APRIL 2 10AM-1PM THURSDAY, APRIL 4 2PM-5PM ERROLTON
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 10AM-1PM ROSDEDALE
SHADOWLAWN
ERROLTON • 216 Third Avenue South Built in the 1840s, Errolton boasts double parlors with original twin pier mirrors which reflect the beautiful chandeliers into infinity. The original wrought iron fence embossed by the builder, William B. Weaver, stands regally in front of the home. Circa 1848 / Dr. and Mrs. Keith Gaskin / National Register ROSEDALE • 1523 Ninth Street South This home is considered one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture in Mississippi. Rosedale has been entirely restored to its original 1856 state, including original paint colors and wallpaper patterns. The home features the nation’s largest furniture collection by American craftsman John Henry Belter. Historic Rosedale sits on 40 acres of picturesque grounds and is now serving as an event venue. Circa 1856 / Mr. and Mrs. Gene Imes / National Register SHADOWLAWN • 1024 College Street Fluted columns tower over the grand portico of this charming Greek Revival mansion with its Gothic and Italianate accents. Shadowlawn houses many wonderful Victorian collections, including novelty clocks, calling card receivers and aesthetic silver and silverplate. It showcases an excellent example of antebellum and early Victorian lifestyles. Standing stately on the corner beside the Mississippi University for Women (MUW), Shadowlawn was beautifully restored in 2001 and featured on HGTV. It now serves as a wedding venue and bed and breakfast. Circa 1848 / Mrs. Burnette Avakian / National Register
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Thank You Thank you for joining us during the 79th Annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage! Columbus is the perfect destination for anyone who appreciates classic Southern architecture, food and hospitality. We hope you enjoy exploring the place we call home; savoring in your own special moments and making new memories to last a lifetime. Columbus was voted Top Ten (#6) Best Small Town Cultural Scene by USA Today. Save the date for our 80th Annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage March 26-April 4, 2020. Don't forget to go to VisitColumbusMS.org for a complete list of attractions and events, and see why Columbus truly is “The City That Has It All!� Warmest regards, Nancy Carpenter CEO, Visit Columbus
SAVE THE DATE 80th annual
columbus, mississippi spring pilgrimage
MARCH 26-APRIL 4, 2020
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Friends of the Foundation BED & BREAKFASTS & EXCEPTIONAL VENUES
THE AMZI LOVE HOME (c.1848) • 305 7th Street South • 662.328.5413 662.574.4275
This home is adjoined by gardens, a footbridge, and a reflecting fish pool. Featured in Fodor’s Travel Guide and The New York Times Travel Magazine. Offers a picturesque Victorian setting for weddings, receptions, and corporate retreats. AVAKIAN-SHADOWLAWN • 1024 College Street • 662.327.3600
shadowlawncolumbus.com
Gourmet breakfast, wi-fi, king-size beds with plush bedding and professionally laundered sheets, complimentary mini bar, well-lighted parking. Christian owned and operated. BURNT OAK LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER
1563 Penn Station Road • 662.272.9550 • burntoaklodge.com
Family-owned and committed to providing visitors the very best experience possible. Hunt, fish, or stay the night. You will be part of the family during your stay. Tours available. Perfect for corporate functions, wedding receptions, ballgames, getaways, and quail hunting. EVENTS OFF 5TH • 515 College Street • 662.386.5634 Located in beautiful downtown Columbus, we offer a gorgeous setting for any special event – from corporate to social, intimate to grand. Newly transformed, Events Off 5th provides the perfect backdrop. Dress it up or keep it casual. From planning and executing your menu to the perfect floral design, our staff will work with you to tend to every detail. HISTORIC ROSEDALE • 1523 9th Street South • 662.574.1902. Built in 1856, Historic Rosedale sits on 40 acres of picturesque grounds. It is recognized as Mississippi’s finest example of Italianate architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the newly restored barn, Historic Rosedale is the ideal location for weddings, receptions, luncheons, rehearsal dinners, showers, and more. With its barn, pool, and vast acreage, Historic Rosedale will bring your event vision to life. Like us on Facebook! THE JACKIE O’ HOUSE • 1700 9th Street South • 662.327.5100 cathygriffithaps@gmail.com
Only 1.2 miles from downtown and Main Street, a truly hidden gem quaintly tucked away at the end of 9th Street South. Six beautiful suites, each with a private bath, wi-fi, and breakfast. Functions for every occasion with liquor license available. Like us on Facebook! PUCKETT HOUSE • 1100 College Street (MUW Campus) • 662.329.7126 Available for meetings, receptions, and lodging. Located on the campus of historic Mississippi University for Women. THE SOUTHERN • 513 Main Street • 662.630.2442 • thesouthernsocialvenue.com Let us take the stress out of planning your next event. Our unique, social venue in the heart of Downtown Columbus provides all the tables, chairs, linens, and tableware plus an on-site caterer, making planning a breeze. Let our experienced staff handle all the details as you prepare to enjoy your event. Marty Wages, the on-site caterer, has many years’ experience and can do simple to elegant to meet all your catering needs.
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TEMPLE HEIGHTS • 515 Ninth Street North • 601.807.2523. With three antebellum structures on this historic property, Temple Heights and its gardens make the perfect setting for an intimate luncheon, special gathering or distinct corporate event. Guests can also stay the night in the newly restored two bedroom two bath guest cottage. This unique venue makes any occasion memorable. VENUE 208 • 208 5th Street South • 662.798.9669 • venue208.com Filled with history, classic workmanship, and intricate details, Venue 208 is by far one of the most stunning event spaces in Columbus. Ideal for those who exhibit a discriminating taste and appreciation for the highest quality, Venue 208 reflects the elegance you wish to exude. Our event space features an impressive double door entrance that welcomes guests into an open and airy expanse complete with original hardwoods, exposed brick, and tons of natural light. This incredible area is customizable to fit your specific needs.
HOTELS
BEST WESTERN • 303 Shoney Drive • 662.329.2255 Best Western of Columbus is set in the heart of the town and conveniently located near locally-owned, Southern-style restaurants and boutiques. Our newly renovated rooms have spacious sitting areas. In-room amenities such as microwaves and refrigerators ensure your stay is comfortable. Enjoy complimentary full American breakfast, access to our indoor heated pool, exercise room, and business center, all accompanied by our friendly Southern staff. Wherever life takes you, Best Western is there. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT • 1995 6th Street North • 662.245.1540 Courtyard by Marriott features a refined, ambient lobby, highlighting The Bistro, which serves Starbucks coffee and high quality menu options for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy cocktails, wine and beer in the evening to unwind. Courtyard also offers over 3,300 square feet of event space, ideal for corporate or social events. Located in the heart of Columbus, near Baptist Memorial Hospital–Golden Triangle and Mississippi University for Women. FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES • 2011 6th Street North • 662.241.1990 marriott.com/gtrfi Our custom-designed hotel offers beautiful guest rooms and king suites, a sparkling outdoor pool and whirlpool, spacious and well-equipped fitness center, meeting room, and board room. Our multi-purpose Great Room features an Internet Bar, 24-hour business center, social seating areas, and our complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet service. Great value and courteous service all backed by a name you can believe in: Marriott. HAMPTON INN & SUITES • 1915 6th Street North 662.245.1085 • hamptoninn3.hilton.com Our newly-opened hotel is the only Hilton-branded hotel in Columbus. We offer complimentary hot breakfast and wireless internet and are conveniently located in the heart of Columbus. We feature a spacious meeting room, business center and state-of-the-art fitness center. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS • 2000 6th Street North • 662.245.6133 The Holiday Inn Express provides guests with a unique travel experience. Our friendly staff and superior location will win you over again and again. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Golden Triangle’s award winning team is ready to serve you. Complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar, Fitness Center and outdoor pool. Business Center with onsite computers and free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access. HYATT PLACE COLUMBUS • 101 Hospital Drive Extended (behind Longhorn Steakhouse & next door to Belk) • 662.370.1800 columbus.place.hyatt.com
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Special Pilgrimage rates. Just ask! And, stay at this beautiful new hotel located within walking distance of six different restaurants and an array of shopping venues. Hyatt Place boasts the largest hotel rooms in Columbus and is the only hotel offering a 24/7 menu. Non-smoking facility, free hot breakfast, free wi-fi, luxury swimming accommodations, and a 24-hour fitness center, all at an affordable price; and we are PETFRIENDLY! QUALITY INN • 1210 Highway 45 North • 800.221.2222 • 662.329.2422 Pilgrimage rates; adjacent to Leigh Mall; free deluxe breakfast bar; microwave and refrigerators in all guest rooms; iron and ironing boards; free high-speed wireless internet in all guest rooms; free passes to nearby fitness center; lobby-based business center; restaurants within walking distance; pet friendly.
RESTAURANTS & CATERING
BEANS & CREAM • 60 Brickerton Street • 662.328.5008 Monday-Thursday 6AM -7PM • Friday 6AM-8PM • Saturday 7AM-7PM Hot summer days or cold winter nights, Beans & Cream has Columbus covered. All of our coffees are roasted in-house and fresh pastries are made daily. We feature a variety of ice cream flavors. Watch for Friday night special events! Our loft area is available for individual quietude or reserve for group meetings. BEAUX BRIDGE • 1207 Highway 45 • 662.368.1144 • Monday-Thursday 11AM-2PM, 4:30-9PM • Friday 11AM-2PM, 4:30-10PM Saturday 11AM-10PM • Sunday noon-9PM Cajun-Asian seafood restaurant with a seafood centered menu, including multiple options for seafood boils (pick your seafood, sauce and spice level). Many Cajun favorites are also on the menu, including gumbo and Po’boys, as well as Asian fried rice options and non-seafood choices as well. CAFÉ ON MAIN • 101 5th Street South • Menu Line 662.241.0045 662.241.4401 • Monday-Friday 11AM-2PM Sunday 10:30AM-3:30PM Southern cooking at its best, located in the Ruth’s Building in the center of downtown Columbus. The menu changes daily, but offers over eight entrees, including the best fried chicken around. We also have over ten home-style vegetables and/or casseroles, including fried versions prepared just like your grandmother would. We have salads, sandwiches, burgers, and over 30 delicious homemade desserts. It also has its very own unique Gift and Sweet Shop filled with our homemade desserts, gift baskets, ice cream parlor, and more. Handicap accessible, deliveries, special orders, private parties, and catering available. CHICK-FIL-A • 528 18th Avenue North • 662.329.5979 chick-fil-a.com • Closed Sundays COFFEE HOUSE ON 5TH • 111 5th Street North, Downtown Columbus 662.328.1300 • Monday-Friday 6AM-6PM • Saturday 7AM-6PM Cozy coffee shop featuring freshly brewed coffee, espresso specialty drinks, Rishi loose leaf teas, and 100% fruit smoothies. Our unique drinks include white espresso and bubble tea. We enjoy creating specialty espresso drinks, so there is always something new to try. We make sweet potato muffins, scones, sausage muffins, and cookies fresh daily. We also serve prepared-to-order sandwiches of Troyer meats and cheeses and homemade breads. We also feature mouthwatering gourmet popsicles from Popsy Popsicles. They have a unique selection of flavors. They are made from real ingredients. Also, try our location at the Columbus Air Force Base, 37 Harrison Street, Building 715, 662.434.2233. HARDING CATERING • 662.356.9296 • hardingcatering.com or email at hardingcatering@yahoo.com
Harding Catering is a full-service catering company that specializes in
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weddings and large events. We can handle anything from quiet working luncheons, casual company picnics to grand events, so that you can enjoy your guests and your special event. With our fleet of self-contained event trailers, we can put our well-equipped commercial kitchens anywhere you decide to have your event. Helping you accommodate and impress your guests is our business. HARVEYS • 200 Main Street • 662.327.1639 eatwithharveys.com • Monday-Thursday 11AM-9:30PM Friday 11AM-10PM • Saturday 10AM-10PM • Sunday 10AM-9PM Prime Rib, steaks, salads, pastas and fresh fish. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Historic downtown Columbus, just one block from the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center. Online Ordering and Curbside ToGo available. Join us for brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-4PM. Reserve your table online on our website. HUCK’S PLACE • 121 Fifth Street South • 662.327.6500 • hucksplace.com Lunch Monday-Friday 11AM-1:30PM (last seating) Dinner Monday-Wednesday 4:30-8:30PM (last seating) Thursday-Saturday 4:30-9PM (last seating) • Closed Sunday For Good Food, Good Friends, and Good Times, Huck’s is the place! Our Cajun-Creole Café, nestled in the heart of downtown Columbus, serves a variety of local and regional favorites to please any palate. Stop by today. J. BROUSSARD’S • 210 5th Street South • 662.243.1480 Dishes like cajun shrimp toast, pecan pane catfish, and creole glazed duck breast with roasted poblano and cheddar grits, set this family-run destination apart from others, with each menu item prepared from fresh, locally available ingredients and served by a caring staff. Truly a haven for foodies, make sure J. Broussard’s is a part of your trip to our lovely city! JACKSON SQUARE GRILL • 927 Highway 45 North, Jackson Square Shopping Center • 662.328.8656 • eatwiththegrill.com Monday-Thursday 11AM-9:30PM • Friday 11AM-10PM Saturday 10AM-10PM • Sunday 10AM-9PM Classic Americana cuisine in a unique atmosphere. Offers up traditional bar fare, everyone’s favorite appetizers, and quintessential seafood and steak dishes. Curbside ToGo available. Reserve your table online on our website. Brunch menu available. JONES RESTAURANT • 112 Fourth Street South • 662.327.9933 Monday-Saturday 7AM-5:30PM For the “best soul food outside of your grandmother’s kitchen,” visit Jones Restaurant in historic Catfish Alley in the heart of downtown Columbus. Locally owned and family operated for decades, Jones’ offers great family food, friendly service, and reasonable prices in a relaxed home style atmosphere. KRISPY KREME • 1725 Highway 45 North • 662.848.0044 krispykreme.com • Daily 6AM-11PM Enjoy our premium-quality sweet treats, including our signature, hot Original Glaze doughnut being made throughout the day & night in our Doughnut Theater. Also try our seasonal beverage, which will perfectly compliment your doughnuts of choice. The Hot Now Light is beckoning, come experience the joy that is Krispy Kreme. LION HILLS CENTER & GOLF COURSE • 2331 Military Road 662.328.4837 Lion Hills offers an elegantly decorated ballroom, fine dining options, and catering for special events as well as a USGA 18-hole golf course. All of Lion Hill’s amenities are open to the public. Food is prepared inhouse daily by three outstanding chefs using fresh ingredients from local farms. Lunch Buffet, featuring a fresh salad bar, choice of entrees, side dishes and desserts, is served Tuesday-Friday, 11AM-2PM. An excellent
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short order menu is also available daily. Sunday Brunch featuring an egg and waffle station, and other wonderful entrees with side dishes and desserts, is served from 11AM-2PM every Sunday. THE LITTLE DOOEY • 701 Highway 45 • 662.327.0088 927 Alabama Street • 662.245.1382 The Little Dooey is a family restaurant serving barbeque, catfish, pitas, and poboys. LOST PIZZA CO. • 2009 Highway 45 • Jackson Square Shopping Center 662.570.1675 Come in and enjoy our great signature pizzas along with mouth-watering subs, wings, Delta-Tamales, and much, much more. We offer weekly specials, live music, and trivia night! Catering is available. Voted “Best Pizza” by Mississippi Magazine. MEXICAN KITCHEN • 400 Highway 182 East • 662.328.4441 Tuesday-Sunday 5-9PM • Closed Monday
Mexican Kitchen offers a unique Mexican cuisine that has been passed down for generations. A staple in the Columbus restaurant culture, celebrating 53 years in business, Mexican Kitchen has become known for their hand-rolled tamales, all-encompassing small, medium, and large plates, and their notorious hot sauce. The James family prides themselves in their homemade recipes, and fosters a genuine familystyle atmosphere in their establishment. MUGSHOTS GRILL & BAR • 1737 Highway 45 North • 662.798.0879 mugshotsgrillandbar.com Voted "Best Hamburger" by Mississippi Magazine. SMACKERS • 2017 Highway 45 North, Suite A • 662.328.7782 smackerstreats.com Sunday-Thursday 12-9PM • Friday-Saturday 12-10PM
You deserve a treat and Smackers has it! Try something delectable – from cheesecakes, brownies, and fresh baked cookies, to our unique soft serve frozen treats. Go nuts with our wide variety of tasty toppings or mix it up to create your own innovative flavors like the Orange Dreamsicle, Chocolate Biscotti Gelato, or Candy Coma, just to name a few! As part of the Eat With Us Group, we do our best every day “Making People Happy.” SOUTHBOUND COFFEE CO. At Southbound, we go beyond traditional coffee roasting. We create something much more through a vibrant environment of sound that surrounds the coffee. Music and coffee are blended together, and they dance to create a synergistic reaction that goes above what they can do separately. Whether you are trying one of our signature blends, an espresso shot, or a single origin pourover you will not only taste but experience the coffee! Southbound Coffee is locally brewed and served at Beans & Cream and Coffee House on 5th. SWEET PEPPERS DELI • 2017 Highway 45 North Jackson Square Shopping Center • 662.328.6889 • sweetpeppersdeli.com Monday-Thursday 10:30AM-10PM • Friday-Saturday 10:30AM-11PM Sunday 10:30AM-10PM Delicious sandwiches, salads, wraps, potatoes, flatbreads, and desserts. Box lunches and catering services available. Open for lunch and dinner. Order online through our website or download the Sweet Peppers Deli app and order from there. THAI BY THAI • 509 Main Street • 662.327.4001 thaibythairestaurantandbar.com Tuesday-Friday 11AM-2:30PM and 4:30-9PM • Saturday 11AM-9PM Thai by Thai offers a relaxing atmosphere, friendly service and the best Thai cuisine you have ever tasted. Locally owned and located in historic downtown Columbus. Live music the second Friday of the month.
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THREE SISTERS PIE • 422 Main Street • 662.798.0872 Three Sisters Pie Company was founded in 2016 with a desire to create space for authentic community life by providing homemade pie, highquality coffee and fun events. Excellence is key for Three Sisters from the ingredients to the finished product – our coffee and teas re certified Fair Trade from Equal Exchange and our seasonal and permanent syrups are made in-house. The pie crusts are tried and true and handed down to the owner from her grandmother. Each pie is carefully crafted, tested, and re-crafted and re-tested for utmost deliciousness. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Three Sisters is a safe space, welcoming everyone, and always delivering the best menu options with the best ingredients. UMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE • 1721 Highway 45 North 662.570.4769 • weareumi.com Voted BEST last 4 years in Mississippi Magazine. Very fresh Sushi, HIBACHI entertainment, reasonable prices, and friendly service. 10% military discount! UNITED DELI & GROCERY • 212 Tuscaloosa Road • 662.328.5105 Monday-Saturday 7AM-9PM • Sunday 9AM-3PM For the very best sandwiches and service, try United Deli! Voted “Mississippi’s Best Sandwich” by Mississippi Magazine, we offer outstanding options- from gyros to muffalettas to burgers to our famous fries and baklava. The always-friendly service makes this spot a must-try in Columbus. ZACHARY’S • 205 5th Street North • 662.240.0101 Monday - Saturday 11AM-10PM Located in historic downtown Columbus across from the Courthouse with outdoor patio dining available. Serving delicious grilled wraps, specialty salads, pasta, and homemade soups.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
FRIENDLY CITY EXPRESS • 662.771.4222 • friendlycityexpress.com Friendly City Express is the Golden Triangle’s shuttle service to GTR Regional Airport and Birmingham, Memphis, and Jackson International airports as well as other airports in the region. In addition, we provide in-town local pick-up and drop-off, group shuttle and service for medical appointments. GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT • 2080 Airport Road 662.327.4422 • gtra.com Thousands of travelers use Golden Triangle Regional Airport as their gateway to Northeast Mississippi every year. The airport offers convenient commercial service to the area and is only one connection away from most any major city in the world. People prefer flying in and out of this modern and attractive airport because of the short security and check-in lines, close parking, friendly service, and free Wi-Fi. Three major rental car companies are on site. In addition, private jet passengers have found the newly renovated FBO provides an easy and attractive place to land.
SHOPPING
BEARD’S FURNITURE & ANTIQUITIES • 248 Chubby Drive 662.570.1717 • 662.386.6157 • beardsantiques.com Come visit an old warehouse transformed into a unique shopping destination experience. Featuring Magnolia Home Furniture, and accessories by Joanna Gaines, European and American Antiques, rugs, lamps, mirrors, art, estate jewelry, reclaimed furniture, and more. Voted "Best Place for Fine Antiques," 2015 and 2016, by Mississippi Magazine. DEEP SOUTH POUT • 437 Lock and Dam Road 662.324.6055, Ext.2 • hello@deepsouthpout.com Deep South Pout is the best destination for affordable fashion. Now you can AFFORD to be TRENDY! Stop by our Columbus and Starkville locations or visit us online. And follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
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FASHION BARN • Located in Downtown Columbus, 100 5th Street South 662.328.3032 • Thursday-Saturday 10AM-6PM Juniors, misses, and plus. Dresses, separates, and accessories. Show this brochure for an additional 10% off any one item (excludes formals). Like us on Facebook and Instagram.
IMPRESSIONS BY SUSAN • 424 Main Street • 662.329.4873 Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM • Bridal appointments available on Saturdays Impressions by Susan is a new business for a longtime downtown merchant. It specializes in printing, fine stationary and personalized gifts. But it is more than a print shop. Custom-made items such as invitations, huggies and makes your occasion special. From notepads to gourmet foods, Susie’s Stitches crochet to personalized insulated steel products-Impressions by Susan has something for all of your family members and friends. LIGHTING UNLIMITED 116 Gardner Blvd. • 662.329.1825 • lighting-columbus.com Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM • Saturday by appointment Saturday 10AM-2PM during Pilgrimage Lighting Unlimited has been a family owned business since 1985. Owners Scott and Helen Pridmore have grown their business to house much more than lighting. Lighting Unlimited now carries antiques, furniture, and accessories along with all types of lighting. Their staff has over fifty years of combined lighting experience, and specializes in helping create the perfect spaces in your home. Lighting Unlimited carries over fifty lighting and furniture vendors, and also offers custommade lighting. MAGNOLIA ANTIQUE MALL • 302 Alabama Street • 662.328.4750 Magnolia Antique Mall features antiqued, reclaimed, repurposed, distressed, handcrafted vintage, and retro furniture from more than 30 vendors. Voted “Mississippi’s Best Antique Mall” by Mississippi Magazine, Magnolia Antique Mall offers a variety of merchandise, friendly service, and an unforgettable experience. MILITARY HARDWARE • 1002 13th Street North • 662.328.8073 Established December 7, 1959, Military Hardware is a third generation locally-owned business and your one-stop shop for lawn, garden, electrical and plumbing supplies and tools, and so much more. We also carry kitchen and outdoor cooking supplies. Open Monday-Friday, 7AM-5PM. Brad Perkerson and Mike Perkerson, owners. MIRA MIRA BOUTIQUE • 515 Main Street 662.364.1579 • Monday-Saturday 10AM-5:30PM Through the glass and off the wall….Stop by Mira Mira to experience boutique shopping as it is meant to be…..fun and personal! Choose from fashion forward tops, jeans, and dresses to vintage jewelry. Check us out on Facebook for upcoming events and specials. PARK PLACE BOUTIQUE & SALON • 415 Main Street • 662.327.7572 Park Place Boutique & Salon in downtown Columbus offers an unique experience for the entire family in its boutique, salon and gift shop. Experience Southern charm surrounded by exposed brick and original hardwood floors. Our gift shop features work by Mississippi Artisans; including Earth Grace, Mockingbird Renaissance, KStewart, and Mississippi Soaps. PIZZAZ GIFTS • 2118 Highway 45 North Suite 8 • 662.243.1234 Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM • Saturday 10AM-3PM Locally owned, Pizzaz Gifts offers the best in bridal and baby registry. With unique jewelry, excellent selection of graduation gifts, specialty candles, and exquisite china and crystal, Pizazz truly has something for everyone. THE PURPLE ELEPHANT • Littlewoods Shopping Center • Wilkins Wise Road • 662.327.1008 • Monday-Friday 10AM-5:30PM • Saturday 10AM-5PM Celebrating over 20 years in business! Voted Best Gift Shop in the
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Golden Triangle and Mississippi. They carry many Mississippi-made items including Peter’s Pottery, Etta B, The Good Earth and many more Mississippi-made items. They also carry Ronaldo Jewelry and Hobo. From candles to frames to baby items, there is something for everyone at this boutique. THE SHOPS AT BRICKERTON • Located at the intersection of Highway 82 & Military Road • 662.327.4676 • facebook.com/shopsatbrickerton Spend the day at the Shops at Brickerton, offering convenient front door parking with a variety of shops and services. Enjoy newly renovated lodging, a late-night latte, healthy salads and sandwiches, personal one-of-a-kind gifts, professional styling for yourself and your home, and browse the largest selection of Swedish Antique Mora Clocks in the southeast. Rejuvenate yourself at the oxygen bar, or relax at our full-service hair salon and day spa. A truly unique shopping experience awaits for you where this is something for everyone! STEEL FOREST FURNITURE • 124 5th St. Street South • 662.570.4745 Thursday-Friday 11AM-6PM • Saturdays 10AM-3PM Selling custom steel furniture and accessories. Come create a unique piece, large or small, that will be crafted locally using native materials. We employ steel, wood, glass, and marble in our designs. Find us on Facebook under The Steel Forest Furniture Company.
LANDSCAPE & NURSERY
SMITH LANDSCAPING & THE GREENHOUSE 625 18th Avenue North • 662.327.6664 A full service garden center and landscaping service.
BOTTLED WATER
WAUKAWAY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. • 400 College Street • 662.328.7730 Distributors of the area’s purest drinking water. Bottled at the source of Waukaway Springs in Clarke County, Mississippi. Convenient delivery of pure and fresh spring water to your home or business.
FINANCIAL / INSURANCE SERVICES & PROPERTY CONSULTANTS
CRYE-LEIKE PROPERTIES UNLIMITED • Highway 45 North 662.328.1150 • 800.293.1150 • crye-leike.com #10 in the nation, #1 in the mid-South. GALLOWAY-CHANDLER-MCKINNEY INSURANCE 2320 Commerce Drive • 662.328.0492 Serving all your insurance needs. REGIONS BANK • 710 Main Street • 662.241.4100 • regions.com It’s time to expect more. T.E. LOTT & COMPANY, PA • 221 North 7th Street 662.328.5387 • telott.com Quality, Integrity, Service & Professionalism Since 1926. Audits, reviews and compilations, tax planning and preparation, payroll services, estate and trust tax preparation, management advisory services, pension and profit sharing services, quickbooks advisors, accounting and bookkeeping services, business valuation, technology counseling, online tax preparation. TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK • 624 Main Street • 662.329.7000 trustmark.com People you can trust. Advice that works. Banking, investments, insurance.
MEDIA
THE COLUMBUS PACKET • 425 College Street • 662.329.1741 THE COMMERCIAL DISPATCH • 662.328.2424 • cdispatch.com Columbus’ award-winning daily newspaper.
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SNAPSHOT PUBLISHING • 1013 North Flowood Drive 601.398.1907 • snapshotpublishing.net Publishing company offering a full range of services. Concept creation, logo and brand development, marketing materials, direct mail, catalog and magazine production. Social media, digital and online services. Products developed and distributed by Snapshot Publishing include RSVP Direct Mail, Official Mississippi Tour Guide, Mistletoe Marketplace Magazine, Jackson Visitors Guide, and Natchez Visitors Guide. WCBI-TV• 662.327.4444 • news@wcbi.com • wcbi.com Your home for local news, weather, and sports is WCBI and WCBI.com! Watch NCIS, Big Bang Theory, CBS Sports, and all your favorite CBS shows on WCBI…your news leader! Watch The Flash, Supergirl and Arrow on CW4! For your Local News, Weather, and Sports watch WCBI News at 9 PM on CW4. Watch X-Files, Modern Family, Mom and The Game on My Mississippi…TV for everyone!
BUSINESS SYSTEMS & PRINTING
MAGNOLIA BUSINESS SYSTEMS • 662.244.8894 • Locally owned and operated • New Computer Sales • Konica Minolta Authorized Dealer • Copiers/Printers • Wide Format Printers • Scanners/Shredders/Folders • PDF Conversion Software • Go paperless with document management solutions • Cyber security against viruses, malware, ransomware, and scareware • Mention this ad and get your third year free when you buy the first two. C & P PRINTING • 104 Gardner Boulevard • 662.327.9741 • 662.327.9742 Fax: 662.327.9751 • candpprinting@cableone.net Serving Columbus and North Mississippi for over 35 years. PROGRAPHICS • 1112 Main Street Columbus • 662.329.3341 prographicsms.com From storefront signs to embroidered hats to color copies, we print it all. Large format posters, vehicle decal, and banners on weather proof environmentally safe vinyl. Bring in your own design or have our graphic designer do it for you.
CHURCHES
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH • 808 College Street 662.328.2927 • annunciationcatholicchurch.com Eucharist: Sunday 8AM & 10:30AM The oldest Catholic Church in Northeast Mississippi, it once served a parish that included Corinth and Meridian. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • 202 7th Street North • columbusfbc.org Sunday 8:45AM Worship Service • 10AM Sunday School 11AM Contemporary Service • 5PM Evening Service. Established in 1832. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 602 Main Street • 662.328.5252 columbusfumc.org • Sunday 8:45AM The Invitation Service • 10AM Sunday School • 11AM Morning Worship. Organized in 1823. MAIN STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • 701 Main Street 662.328.2523 • mainstreetpres.org • Worship: Sunday 10:40AM & 6PM Chartered on May 3, 1829, by missionaries from Mayhew Mission. Completed in 1885, the church was built according to the latest style of church architecture of the period. Stained glass windows depict Christian symbolism.
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MISSIONARY UNION BAPTIST CHURCH • 1207 5th Avenue North 662.327.5408 • Worship: Sunday 10:45AM Conceived and organized in 1833. It is among the pioneer churches of Mississippi and the oldest African-American church in Northeast Mississippi. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • 318 College Street • 662.328.6673 stpaulscolumbus.dioms.org • Holy Eucharist: Sunday 8AM & 10:30AM Sunday School: 9:15AM • Morning Prayer: Wednesday 8AM
SPAS
BELLA DERMA • 122 5th Street North • 662.329.9994 • bella-derma.com Organic Day Spa • Escape to a downtown oasis of peace…Restore and maintain your health from within physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our expert therapists provide world-class treatments and healthcare regimens to accommodate your needs in a cozy atmosphere. Ensuring that every experience leaves you feeling rejuvenated! Massage • Facials • Manicures & Pedicures • Makeovers • Holistic Lifestyle Consultations • Waxing THE POD SALON & SPA • 662.245.1420 Welcome to The Pod Salon and Spa located on Bluecutt Road. Thank you for choosing us to fulfill all your desired beauty needs. We offer hair and nail services, massage therapy, and organic airbrush tanning. Also, come by to check out our new exclusive line of Belue Foxx handmade spa products and candles. We hope you feel relaxed and pampered during your visit. Monday-closed, Tuesday-Thursday 9AM-6PM, Friday 9AM-5PM and Saturday by appointment only. Like us on Facebook!
OTHER GOOD FRIENDS
BIG SHOW RENTALS • 662.295.6787 • bigshowrentalswestpointms.com If you’re looking for party or wedding supplies to rent for that next special event, call Big Show Rentals of West Point, MS, today! Our rental company offers a wide assortment of items for rent – from weddings to birthday parties, you can rely on us for prompt customer service and quality products. COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL • 501 Main Street • 662.328.2787 columbus-arts.com Our mission is to present, promote, and support the arts and arts education. Visit the Rosenzweig Arts Center to discover our many opportunities in art. THE COLUMBUS LOWNDES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1102 Main Street • 662.328.8369 • clchamber.org Whether we’re growing your business, connecting you to the community or providing customized support for your business needs, the Chamber is your source for success in Lowndes County. DUNN & HEMPHILL, P.A. • 214 5th Street South dunnandhemphill.com Focusing on what matters. IVY COTTAGE • 433 Wilkins Wise Road • 662.244.0850 Monday 8:30AM-12PM • Tuesday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM Saturday by appointment. Fresh flowers and plants. MAIN STREET COLUMBUS, INC. • 107 5th Street North 662.328.6305 • columbusmainstreet.com Enhancing local culture and quality of life through planned growth and diversification. Come to the 2019 Market Street Festival May 3-4! NEEL-SCHAFFER • 2310 MLK, Jr. Drive • 662.328.4547 neel-schaffer.com
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SOUTHERN EVENT LIGHTING •662.549.8507 sales@southernevent.lighting • southernevent.lighting We specialize in making your event one of a kind. Our designs range from simple and subtle to vivid and energetic. Our goal is to transform a space from dull to elegant and exciting. We work with you, event designers or planners, and photographers to make your event unforgettable. Whether you have a vision or need ideas we are here to help. REX’S RENTALS • 210 2nd Avenue North • 662.328.4416 rexrentz.com • Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Weddings, parties, special events. We rent tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, silver, and many more items to make your event special. Owners Rex and Lisa Dickerson. VISIT COLUMBUS • 800.327.2686 • 662.329.1191 • VisitColumbusMS.org Experience Columbus in a way you won’t soon forget! Let Visit Columbus help you plan your next reunion, group tour, or conference.
SPECIAL FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE • columbus.af.mil Located seven miles north of Main Street, CAFB is one of the Air Force’s crown jewels in the Southeast. One third of all U.S. Air Force pilots receive their initial pilot training in Columbus, earning their coveted “silver wings.” The base began in the early 1940s as an Army Air Corps pilot training base and was closed from WWII’s end until 1951, when the Korean War brought it back to life. During the Cold War, its runways trembled under roaring B-52s; but in 1969, the base returned to its original role of training the world’s best pilots and warriors. As home to the 14th Flying Training Wing, CAFB is one of the busiest airfields in the Air Force and, on occasion, accommodates a space shuttle ferry flight. With a population of nearly 3,000 military and civilian personnel, CAFB members stand ready to deploy across the world at a moment’s notice. Because of the current security restrictions, the base cannot accommodate visitors. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN • 877.462.8439 ext. 7106 muw.edu A tradition of excellence for women and men. Established in 1884 and welcoming men since 1982, The W was founded as the first public college for women in the United States. The W’s beautiful and historic campus is one of the nation’s most architecturally distinguished, with 23 of its more than 60 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The W has a national reputation for academic excellence. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked The W as a best value or best buy based on the combination of excellent academic programs and affordable cost. For more information or a tour of campus, please call the Office of Admissions. EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Mayhew Campus 662.243.1900 • Columbus Air Force Base extension 662.434.2660 • eastms.edu Established in 1927, the college has grown in recent years to include more than 5,000 students. EMCC offers a number of academic and university transfer programs at an affordable cost, while also boasting one of the State’s most productive workforce and job placement divisions. TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY • 800.457.9739 • tenntom.org The Tenn-Tom Waterway offers adventure for all who traverse this Deep South mecca. Antebellum homes, Civil War sites, and Native-American burial mounds are found all along the route. There are a number of quaint museums and shops for those who enjoy exploring small cities. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, water sports, and outdoor activities. The Southern penchant for parties and festivals means lively entertainment, and guests are always greeted with the friendly warmth of that well-known Southern hospitality.
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STEPHEN D. LEE HOME • 316 7th Street North • 662.327.8888 leehomemuseum.com • leehomemuseum@yahoo.com The Stephen D. Lee Home was built in 1847 by Major Thomas Garton Blewett, a prominent early citizen of Columbus. The house and its outbuildings originally occupied the entire city block. It became the last home of General Stephen Dill Lee who married Major Blewett’s granddaughter, Regina Harrison. General Lee was instrumental in the establishment of the Vicksburg National Military Park and of Mississippi State University, where he served as the University’s first president. The house is furnished with many original decorative pieces and furniture, which were returned to the house by the Lee descendants. The Florence McLeod Hazard Museum, a local history museum, is located on the second floor of the home and is comprised of a collection of artifacts and memorabilia of the Blewett and Lee families as well as a Civil War collection. Also on the second floor is a bedroom that has been restored and furnished with original Lee family pieces. The Lee Home is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark. The Lee Home also serves as an educational and cultural center for the community. MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE 1100 College Street • 800.400.4656 • themsms.org Established in 1987, The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is Mississippi’s only public residential high school specifically designed to meet the needs of the Magnolia State’s most academically gifted and talented students. MSMS is located on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women.
Holiday Home Tour First Weekend in December Look for upcoming details to be listed on our website VisitColumbusMS.org
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Upcoming Events
APRIL Hitching Lot Farmers Market Opens Pilgrimage 5k MAY Market Street Festival JUNE Juneteenth Festival JULY Southside/Townsend Park Blues Festival Crawford Cotton Boll Festival AUGUST Artesia Days Roast N’ Boast Possum Town Triathlon SEPTEMBER Tennessee Williams Tribute OCTOBER Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival Caledonia Days Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium NOVEMBER Ghosts and Legends Tour DECEMBER Columbus sings 'Messiah' Holiday Home Tour Wassailfest
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