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LONG BEACH
Tuesday, March 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mrs. Donald E. Wilson, Pilgrimage Chairman Mrs. Louis Crawford, Pilgrimage Co-Chairman
1.	LONG BEACH GARDEN CENTER, 201 E. Fifth. (Comer of South Burke and Fifth). Organized in July 1930. The club is now in its 65th year, and the 42nd in this building, one of the few individually-owned garden club houses in Mississippi. Maps are available and tea will be served.
2.	HOME OF MR. & MRS. W. NEAL BOGAN, 126 W. Fourth Street. This home was built in 1915. The windows and doors were “mail order catalogue” shipped from Davenport, Iowa by Montgomery-Ward. The Bogans have enclosed the back porch and converted it and the kitchen into a large family room with a skylighted breakfast area. A breakfront was built into the kitchen with the doors and drawers from the Butler’s pantry! Antique quilts and hand crocheted spreads compliment the antique furnishings. Mrs. Bogan’s collection of old china and glassware is displayed throughout their home. A deck outside the back door overlooks the pool and the garden.
3.	HOME OF DR. & MRS. JAMES O. WILLIAMS, 730 E. Beach Blvd. This home on the western edge of USM Gulf Coast Campus was built around the turn of the century. Formerly occupied by the Presidents of the Gulf Park College, it became the residence of the Dean of USM Gulf Coast when the University of Southern Mississippi obtained the campus in 1972. In the Spring of 1993 a complete restoration program was undertaken to re-express many of the fine features that were part of the original home. It represents one of several architectural styles which is truly indigenous to the Coast. Wide porches, high ceilings, above ground pier construction, placement under the oak canopy and orientation to the sea, along with eclectic interior decor, make this home a statement of elegant charm, grace and easy style. Furnishings are a mixture of old family pieces, crochet work by two great-aunts, and old family quilts.
4.	HERITAGE ROOM, HARDY HALL, Campus of USM Gulf Coast. This room contains the memorabilia from the 50 years (1921 - 1971) that Gulf Park College for Women occupied the School. This exclusive boarding school for young ladies was founded by Colonel James Chappel Hardy and Dr. Richard C. Cox, who became the first President, on the area known as “The Chimneys” or the “Old McCaughan Place”.
5.	IN THE PARLOR, HARDY HALL Ocean Wave Quilters will be displaying old quilts, wall hangings, table runners, pillows, quillos, seminole skirts, vests, baby and children’s quilts, quilters carry-alls, etc. A popular feature of the Pilgrimage, the quilters participate for the FIFTH consecutive year. The Parlor features a portrait over the fireplace of Dr. and Mrs. Cox.
6.	THE FRIENDSHIP OAK is estimated at over 500 years old. Wooden platforms are within the branches. Measurements are 5 ‘4” (diameter) trunk, 66’ limbs and 150’ lateral roots. Legend has it
"I am called Friendship Oak. Those who enter my shadow will remain friends through all their lifetime, no matter where fate may take them in after years. ’’
DIAMONDHEAD
Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pilgrimage Chairman: Ms. Annette Saucier Hostesses: Diamondhead Garden Club
1.	THE DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CENTER - Welcome to our community. Before picking up your maps and starting the tour, view the lovely flowers and arrangements of Diamondhead Garden Clubs members for their annual Standard Flower Show. This years theme is "Why We Belong To Garden Clubs.”
2.	GARDEN OF JOHN & SANDRA SIBLEY, 747 Kome Drive. This beautiful garden set among lovely Magnolia, Oak and Pine trees is filled with many native Mississippi plants such as Azaleas, Camellias, Nandinas, and Indian Hawthorne. Mr. Sibley landscaped the yard and flower beds with plants for year-round seasonal blooming, proving you can have an award winning garden with low maintenance. Lovely potted plants enhance the patio with greenery and color. The area is surrounded with a living fence of Oleander, Holly and Crepe Myrtles.
3.	HOME OF FRED & WANDA ENGELKE, 7443 Mahalo Hui Drive. A beautiful white marble statue greets you at the entry to this new 3800 sq. ft. home. Passing through the brick arches, you enter the front door and step into a breathtaking view in the foyer. The dining room is surrounded with five Greek columns and three Greek busts all in white. The living room opens on the far side to a sun room 30 ft. long overlooking the golf course. The Engelkes have many collections of plates, crystal, butterflies and other memorabilia on display. The wood throughout the home was custom made.
4.	HOME OF ALVIN & ETHEL LE BRETON, 77109 Golf Club Drive. Reindeer on the lawn dressed up for Spring welcome you to this lovely traditional two-story home. As you enter the foyer, which is separated from the great room and dining room by a border of seasonal greenery, you will notice Ethels’ framed needlepoint, which is throughout the home. Many other things from the LeBreton’s world travels are in almost every room. Notice approximately 600 dolls of Ethels’ spectacular collection; more are housed in special glass cabinets in the “Doll Room” upstairs. Alvins’ "Rotarian” study room is full of memorabilia, awards, etc. that attest to his many years of service in the Rotary. Not to be over looked are his special collection of beautiful porcelain birds.
5.	DIAMONDHEAD COUNTRY CLUB AND WALKING TRAIL -Luncheon will be served on a Dutch Treat basis from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the dining room. Reservations will not be necessary unless you are a party of ten or more. After lunch you can walk through the newly landscaped areas in front of the Club or walk around flower beds surrounding the Walking Trail.
6.	HOME OF JUSTIN PICKLE, 8915 Hanalei Circle. This home is nestled between two of the largest red oak trees in East Diamondhead. Completed in 1992, it features 11-foot ceilings, cleverly positioned fireplace, wet bar and nautical display cabinet between main living areas. It is furnished with family heirlooms and antiques, dating back to the 1820’s. The cozy atmosphere of this home welcomes you with its eye-catching exterior and warm airy interior.
7.	GARDEN OF DR. JIM & ARLENE BILLS, 792 Ewa Street. “Our garden is a reconstruction of a neglected garden and backlawn using Evergreens, Perennials and Annuals to blend with the surrounding woods and nature.” A lot of fertilizer, compost and mulch has been used to produce and maintain these healthy plants.


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