Mississippi Roadshow- Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Trotter Convention Center 402 2nd Ave N, Columbus, MS, United StatesTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Price: Tickets available online at http://mpbfoundation.org/msroadshowtickets Location: Trotter Convention Center. 402 2nd Ave N
Lunch & Learn- Robert Ivy: Far Beyond Tara: Richness and Diversity of Historic Columbus (Sold Out)
Lee Home 316 7th St N., Columbus, MS, United StatesTime: 11:30am -1pm Price: $35 adult; $25 student Lunch & Learn Far Beyond Tara: Richness and Diversity of Historic Columbus Architecture Highlights: Far Beyond Tara: Richness and Diversity of Historic Columbus Architecture About the Speaker: “Far Beyond Tara: Richness and Diversity of Historic Columbus Architecture” is presented through the eyes of Robert Ivy, recently retired…
Afternoon Tours: FRIDAY, APRIL 21
Columbus Mississippi Columbus, United StatesAfternoon Tours 2 - 5 pm Price: $40 adult; $30 student Aldan Hall 901 7th Ave N Circa 1840 Built by lawyer John Shelby Topp, the house originally was a Federal structure of two rooms over two with a central stair hall. The transom and sidelights around the double front doors upstairs and down could…
Tales from the Crypt at Friendship Cemetery
Friendship Cemetery 4th St S, Columbus, United StatesPerformances by Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Students Time: 7 - 10PM Price: $5 adults; $3 students k- university TALES FROM THE CRYPT, Mississippi School of Math and Science Nationally recognized. Featured in HBO’s documentary, Our Towns, and in publications all over the country, including The Atlantic, National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, and…
Morning Tours: SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Columbus Mississippi Columbus, United StatesMorning Tour: 9-12pm Price: $40 adult; $30 student Kidd’s Tavern 8439 Hwy 12 E Circa 1826 Built as a tavern and stagecoach stop by a Mr. Thomason, there were two rooms downstairs and two upstairs with the wide central “dog trot” hall. Sold to the Kidd family, it was operated as a tavern and coach…
Day Package: SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Columbus Mississippi Columbus, United StatesMorning Tours, Lunch & Learn, and Afternoon Tours Day Package Time:9-5pm Price: $115 adult; $85 student Morning Tour: 9-11am Kidd’s Tavern 8439 Hwy 12 E Circa 1826 Built as a tavern and stagecoach stop by a Mr. Thomason, there were two rooms downstairs and two upstairs with the wide central “dog trot” hall. Sold to…
Lunch & Learn – Dr. Bridget Pieschel with MUW History, Art, & Music Departments
Mississippi University for Women 1100 College St.- Cochran Hall, Columbus, MS, United StatesPresident Taft’s 1909 Visit to Columbus Time: 11:30am -1pm Price: $35 adult; $25 student Lunch & Learn Dr. Bridget Pieschel with MUW History, Art, & Music Departments: President Taft’s 1909 Visit to Columbus Highlights: MUW History, Art, & Music Departments: President Taft’s 1909 Visit to Columbus President Taft- 1909 About the Speaker: President Taft’s 1909…
“Mixing Early American Paint Colors”, a lecture by Dr. Jack May-CANCELLED
The Paint Store 418 Main Street, Columbus, MS, United StatesTime: CANCELLED Price: CANCELLED About the Event: venue is The Paint Store, 418 Main Street Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been cancelled. Highlights Includes PREPARE FOR THE ACTIVITY Important information Know before you go: CANCELLED No smoking, eating, drinking or photography allowed, still exterior photos only. On street parking at both…
History for Sale: Historic Homes That Could Be Yours!
Preservation Pilgrimage Headquarters 300 Main Street, Columbus, United StatesTime: 2pm-5pm Price: FREE History for Sale: Historic Homes That Could Be Yours! About the Event: Have you ever wondered if a historic home is for you but were hesitant to call a realtor? Maybe your significant other does not quite have your vision, maybe you are afraid the upkeep is too much, or maybe…
A “Sip and See at Beard’s Furniture and Antiquities”
Beard's Furniture and Antiquities 248 Chubby Dr, Columbus, MS, United StatesTime: 2pm - 5PM Price: FREE About the Event: The venue address is 248 Chubby Drive. After being inspired by the beautiful interiors of the homes on tour, stroll through Beard’s Furniture and Antiquities and take home treasures of your own. PREPARE FOR THE ACTIVITY Important information Know before you go: No smoking, eating, drinking…
Afternoon Tours: SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Columbus Mississippi Columbus, United StatesAfternoon Tours 2 - 5 pm Price: $40 adult; $30 student Amzi Love 305 7th St S Circa 1848 An Italianate structure with Gothic and Greek Revival features, Amzi Love is the only home on tour that has remained in the same family for seven generations. Many of the furnishings and artifacts are original to…
Afternoon Tours: SUNDAY, APRIL 23
Columbus Mississippi Columbus, United StatesAfternoon Tour: 2-5pm Price: $40 adult; $30 student Temple Heights 515 9th St N Circa 1837 Built by slave labor for Richard Brownrigg as a copy of a family home in Edenton, North Carolina, imposing Temple Heights is four stories with two rooms and a stair hall on each floor. In 1845, the Federal style…