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Pass Christian War Memorial Park

War Memorial Park is Pass Christian's central park which was organized in 1945 in memory of young men from the city who served in World War II. The park includes a monument dedicated to those who served in the armed forces, as well as pedestal plaques placed by the Bicentennial Committee of Pass Christian in 1976, dedicated to the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell, the Flag, the Constitution and the Star-Spangled Banner. There are also monuments to those lost in hurricanes Camille and Katrina, as well as a monument dedicated to the volunteers who helped the city after Katrina. The park also has playgrounds, a recreational walking and exercise track, a gazebo, and a number of unique tree sculptures created by artist Marlin Miller, including a soaring eagle dedicated to Tuskegee Airman Col. Lawrence E. Roberts.

Location Address:
Highway 90 & Flietas Avenue
Pass Christian, MS

Philadelphia Historic Depot

c. 1906. Renovated Historic Depot, with meeting space for 75.

Location Address:
256 West Beacon Street
Philadelphia, MS

Picayune's Historic City Hall

Picayune's classic city hall building is a prominent landmark located on Goodyear Boulevard. Built during 1938-39 and designed by Mr. Wilfred S. Lockyer, an architect and professional musician.

Location Address:
200 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS

Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church

Located in the country, this church is home to the oldest Presbyterian congregation in the state.

Location Address:
1782 Pine Ridge Rd.
Natchez, MS

Pond Store

c. 1881. Old-fashioned country store overlooks a pond scene. Information available on sites in the surrounding area. 300 yards from Clark Creek Nature area.

Location Address:
182 Fort Adams-Pond Rd., 15 miles west of Woodville
Pond, MS

Pope Company General Store

c. 1913. This "country mall" takes up half a city block and offers everything from antiques, to feed and seed supplies, appliances, etc. Then there are those hard to find items, like horse collars, old sewing machine parts, corn cutters, churns, crocks and white oak baskets.

Location Address:
106 Main St.
Collins, MS

Port Gibson City Hall

c. 1840. Restored Greek Revival building was once the centerpiece for the Port Gibson Female College. Houses the Allen Collection, "Picturing Our Past," a photo exhibit of Claiborne County from 1906-15.

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Port Gibson, MS

Powell Drug Store

Est. 1904 Step back in time at this early 1900's pharmacy. Powell Drug Store serves the Mt. Olive community as both a pharmacy and unique gift shop.

Location Address:
519 S. Main Street
Mt. Olive, MS

Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Cruise

Let the good times roll while aboard American Cruise Lines’ brand new Mississippi Riverboat, Queen of the Mississippi. On the greatest paddlewheeler to ever grace the Mississippi River, you can expect to step back in time to the grand era of steamboating, while enjoying modern safety features never before seen on a Mississippi paddlewheeler. Step ashore to explore historic Natchez, Civil-War era Vicksburg and Oak Alley, one of the Old South’s most legendary plantations. The Queen of the Mississippi will embody the spirit of traditional Mississippi River cruising and the grandeur of the riverboats of the past, while offering all the modern comforts and amenities American Cruise Lines passengers have come to expect.

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Cruise ship departs from New Orleans, LA and Memphis, TN
Natchez, MS

Rails & Trails Museum

Historic Depot built in 1913, renovated 30-year-old caboose.

Location Address:
100 W. Church St
Booneville, MS
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