Tag: history
St. Peter Baptist Church celebrates 200th anniversary
This weekend marked a big celebration for the congregation of Pascagoula’s St. Peter Baptist Church as they celebrated its 200th anniversary.
Church members, local officials,...
Biloxi Cemetery Tours
Cemetery Tours may sound like a spooky time, but it is actually an opportunity to learn about the past and how far the City...
‘A Social Change in Democracy’ documentary shown at Biloxi Visitor’s Center
The City of Biloxi is relying on their residents to help identify landmarks and people in their city. ‘A Social Change in Democracy’ was...
‘Social Change in a Democracy’ Documentary
Biloxi residents and historian, do you want to learn more about the history of the city?
This Thursday is your chance to come out to...
Historical Society of Gulfport meeting
The Historical Society of Gulfport is making it a mission to preserve local artifacts and history.
Tonight, the group met to discuss plans of turning...
Exhibit telling story of Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins
It’s been 60 years since the 1969 Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins and today on those same beaches there is a new historical exhibit to commemorate...
The history of Juneteenth
June 19th, more commonly known as Juneteenth, is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time...
Preserving Biloxi’s history
Biloxi is one of the oldest cities in America and it is full of exciting and beautiful history.
Many landmarks were destroyed after Hurricane Katrina,...
Jayne Mansfield’s history on the Coast
Once called a “threat to Marilyn Monroe,” Jayne Mansfield’s history is no stranger to South Mississippi.
The actress, often referred to as Hollywood’s Blonde Bombshell...
Historical markers in D’Iberville
Something new for the City of D’Iberville may be making its mark soon, historical markers that is.
Ocean Springs Genealogical Society held a meeting tonight...