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3.	THE OLD TOWN LIBRARY, 221 East Scenic Drive, 10:00 to noon. Opened in 1893, it contains many first editions and records from the local Garden Club. It was visited by Pres. Woodrow Wilson while he was vacationing at the Dixie White House in the winter of 1913-14.
4.	HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING, 203 East Scenic Drive. Formerly the E. A. Lang building, this one-story, round-column structure will house past numbers of “Miss Gardener", the official publication of the Garden Clubs of Mississippi from 1971 to 1975, when we won the National Award for the best state publication in its category at the national convention in Boston, Massachusetts.
5.	ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 151 East Scenic Drive, 11:00 a.m. The first church was erected in 1851, the second in 1879 and the third, after destruction by Hurricane Camille, was rebuilt in 1971. This church features exquisite stained-glass windows depicting the Way of the Cross in a contemporary style.
6.	THE HARBOR SHOP, 115 East Scenic Drive, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staffed by volunteers, this non-profit organization operates the retail shop for civic endeavors.
7.	TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND LIVE OAK CEMETERY. West Beach and Church Street, 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. The original church, built in 1849, was swept away by Hurricane Camille in 1969. The present structure, a replica of the original, was completed in 1971. Of interest are the needlepoint kneelers at the communion rail, a gift of New Orleans ladies in memory of those who lost their lives during that hurricane. Just north of the church, across the street, is Live Oak Cemetery containing the tomb of Frances Parke Lewis Butler, grand-niece of George Washington and great granddaughter of Martha Washington.
8.	LUNCHEON AT ANNIE’S RESTAURANT in Henderson Point. 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. for $6.50. No reservations needed.
9.	THE BLUE ROSE, 120 West Scenic Drive. 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. This house built circa 1848 was originally the home of the Fitzpatrick family. A story-and-a-half frame, five-bay coastal cottage, the gallery wraps around three full sides. Luncheon also available here.
10.	HARBOR OAKS BED AND BREAKFAST, 126 West Scenic Drive, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. Built as the Crescent Hotel about 1880, it was operated for many years by the Hart family, (William and his three sisters, Mollie, Nellie and Julia). It is a large, two-and-a-half-frame gable-roof coastal cottage with double-tiered inset galleries. This is the only surviving 19th c. structure that was a hotel. Recently renovated, it is operated by its current owners, Tony and Diane Brugger.
11.	134 WEST SCENIC DRIVE. Built around 1890, this richly detailed story-and-a-half frame Queen Anne cottage is one of the best examples of this style in our Historic District, also known as “Steamboat Gothic”. It has been carefully preserved by the DeMetz family since 1946. The garden and home may be viewed only from the outside; no entry.
12.	PASS CHRISTIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 111 Hiern Ave. Tea will be served from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. There will be an exhibit by the local weavers, "Dyed-in-the-Wool”. A new children’s wing was recently added to the library.
13.	635 EAST SCENIC DRIVE. Gardens of Mr. and Mrs. Jan van Meerveld's summer home. The van Meervelds reside in Belgium.
14.	WILDFLOWER GARDEN, North Menge Ave., (sign to garden is on right side of highway). This garden has been a permanent conservation project of the Pass Christian Garden Club since 1954. Initiated by Jane Northrop and other dedicated lady gardeners, it won first place in competition at a National Council of Garden Clubs.
GULFPORT Pilgrimage Chairman: Mrs. Linda Randolph Friday, March 27 - Please note varying opening times
1.	GRASSLAWN, 720 Beach Dr., 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Information packets will be available all day. Listed in the National Register of Homes, this home was built in 1836 by cotton planters from the Delta. Well known for its 10-foot wide galleries supported by two-story box columns, the house is furnished with furniture of the period in which it was built. The gardens contain many interesting shrubs and herbs. At the rear is a memorial rose garden. Refreshments will be served from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
2.	GULFPORT LIBRARY. 21st Ave. and Hwy. 90. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Maps are also available here. The library has recently been redecorated by Friends of the Library. Of special note is a display from’Japan featuring an $8,000 doll that was given to the library. “My Favorite.Book”, a children’s flower show will also be on display. Four Seasons Garden Club will act as hostesses and will give out free packets of seeds.
3.	HANDSBORO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1304 Pass Rd. 10:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon. The church was organized by a New Orleans Presbyterian group on November 18, 1877. After the first church building was destroyed by fire in 1889, the present structure was constructed in 1891 and is of an architectural style called "unaltered popular rural vernacular farm". The doors from the foyer to the sanctuary are designed as inverted crosses, the “Cross of St. Peter". The clock on the east wall of the sanctuary has seen over a century of service.
4.	SULLIVAN-RYAN FIGHT SITE, Hwy. 90 at Texas Ave. Here on February 7, 1888, on the lawn of the Barnes Hotel, John L. Sullivan defeated Paddy Ryan in nine rounds of a bare knuckled fight that established Sullivan as the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
5.	HANCOCK BANK, One Hancock Plaza, 14th St. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Coast's newest landmark is a concrete, glass and steel monument to the economic vitality of South Mississippi. Copper canopies cover the sidewalk, colonnades and entrance courtyards. Mexican Travertine marble was used for walls and floors on several levels and Indicot brick, Italian marble strips and blue chip marble terrazzo on the first floor mall. Graceful wisteria fills the park on the west side and a mosaic tile wall created by a local artist surrounds a playground.
6.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. MARK DAVIS. 2505 Greenview Dr., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This Acadian style cottage was built by Charlie Webb. The home is of a loft design decorated in hunter, oxblood, Confederate blue and navy. Most of the furnishings were handpicked by Mrs. Davis in New Orleans. The tastefully landscaped backyard features an oversized deck, a gazebo and custom made wrought iron furniture by Veneman.
7.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. J. B. FRANKLIN, 2323 Park Place. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This southern style home was the first built in Park Place. It features a huge kitchen with many handmade furnishings. The step down den is surrounded on one wall by three sets of french doors opening onto an old fashioned porch.
8.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL TURNBOUGH, 14 Old Oak Lane. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This Acadian style home was awarded first place in the Parade of Homes. It features fan windows across the front with interiors done in raspberry and teal. Many family antiques decorate the rooms and include a one hundred year old oriental rug. Landscaping is done with many native plants and shrubs.


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