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SUMMARY:PorchFest 26
DESCRIPTION:PorchFest in Columbus\, Mississippi is a grassroots-style music and arts festival that transforms the lawn at Munson & Brothers into a welcoming\, open-air gathering place. In true Storybook South fashion\, it feels like stepping into a scene where music drifts through the trees\, neighbors become friends\, and every corner offers something new to discover.  \nBlending live music\, local makers\, and a relaxed outdoor setting\, PorchFest has grown into a beloved spring tradition and one of the city’s most creative\, come-as-you-are weekends. \nLearn More: https://www.facebook.com/events/1536166100890655/  \nDates: April 17-19\, 2026\nFriday\, April 17 – 4:00-11:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 18 – 1:00-11:00 pm\nSunday\, April 19 – 1:00-11:00 pm \nLocation:  Munson & Brothers Trading Post\, 301 2nd Ave N\, Columbus\, MS \nAdmission: $10/Day or $20/Weekend\nHost: Porch Talk and Munson & Brothers  \nWhat Visitors Can Expect:  \nLive Music All Weekend\nMore than 20 bands and artists perform throughout the weekend\, featuring a mix of local musicians and touring acts from across the region. The sound leans into Americana\, roots\, rock\, and songwriter-driven sets\, creating a laid-back listening experience.  \nA Lawn Chair Kind of Weekend\nPorchFest is all about settling in and staying awhile. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets\, find a spot on the grass\, and enjoy hours of live music in an open-air setting.  \nEasygoing\, Come-and-Go Atmosphere\nThe event is designed to feel like a large backyard gathering. Visitors can move freely through the space\, catching different sets and connecting with others throughout the day. 
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/porchfest-2026/
LOCATION:Munson and Brothers\, 301 2nd Avenue North\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music
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SUMMARY:Tales from the Crypt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/tales-from-the-crypt-9/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Friendship Cemetery\, 1400 Fourth Street South\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260421T073328
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SUMMARY:MSMS Alumni Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/msms-alumni-weekend-2/
LOCATION:MUW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073328
CREATED:20260313T174343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174351Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/regional-business-after-hours/
LOCATION:PACCAR Remanufacturing Facility
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073328
CREATED:20260313T204420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T204432Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom by Dr. Christian Pinnen
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Christian Pinnen will present Spanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom on Thursday\, April 16 at 12 noon at the downtown branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. \nSpain has a short\, but important part in Mississippi’s history. Between 1779 and 1798\, Spanish administrators sought to wrangle profits and people in small outpost\, most prominently Natchez\, along the Mississippi River. Enforcing Spanish laws and customs in a polyglot and largely Anglo-American population proved treacherous and created economic and social dynamics that gave rise to more than one chaotic episode as people tried to gain influence and power along the Mississippi.​ \nDr. Pinnen is a Professor in the Department of History and Political Science at Mississippi College. He has published two books in 2021: Complexion of Empire in Natchez and Colonial Mississippi. He is the recipient of the 2019 Humanities Teacher of the Year award. \nThis program is sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council Speaker’s Bureau. \nFor more information\, call the CLPLS at 662-329-5300.
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/spanish-dons-in-colonial-mississippi-the-spanish-roots-of-mississippis-cotton-kingdom-by-dr-christian-pinnen/
LOCATION:Columbus Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th Street North\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260406T215440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T215949Z
UID:10000925-1776337200-1776340800@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Honey Bee Talk with Extension Agent Randall Nevins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/honey-bee-talk-with-extension-agent-randall-nevins/
LOCATION:Lowndes County Master Gardener Butterfly Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Fun,Sports & Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T124055
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T124055
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260313T174055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174055Z
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SUMMARY:Tales from the Crypt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/tales-from-the-crypt-9/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Friendship Cemetery\, 1400 Fourth Street South\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260117T213758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T213758Z
UID:10000823-1776195000-1776198600@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:W Music Students Showcase
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/w-music-students-showcase/
LOCATION:Poindexter Hall\, 1100 College St. Columbus\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T163000
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SUMMARY:Stella Shouting Contest
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire”\, the annual Stella Shouting Contest is a local and visitor favorite. Register during Catfish in the Alley from 12 – 3. Sponsored by Columbus Arts Council and Tennessee Williams Tribute.
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/stella-shouting-contest-3/
LOCATION:400 Block of College Street
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260313T202559Z
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SUMMARY:Stella Shouting Contest
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Tennessee William’s “A Streetcar Named Desire\,” the annual Stella Shouting Contest is a local and visitor favorite. Register during Catfish in the Alley from 12-3. Sponsored by Columbus Arts Council and Tennessee Williams Tribute.
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/stella-shouting-contest-2/
LOCATION:MS
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,Family Fun,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260313T204308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T141350Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeanette Watts; historical dance consultant\, writer\, and actress; as she hosts the colonial tea party of the century! While enjoying brunch and sipping tea\, Watts will teach guests about 18th century manners and clothing. This event will take place on Saturday\, April 11 at 10am at the downtown branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System.​​​ \nYou can bring your own tea cups to use and show off too! \nThis program is sponsored by a Mississippi Humanities Council America250 Grant. \nFor more information\, call the CLPLS at 662-329-5300.
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/colonial-tea-party/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History
GEO:33.4980078;-88.4256211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260117T230828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T230828Z
UID:10000848-1775894400-1776013200@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Columbus Orthopedic Riverwalk Soccer Tournament
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/columbus-orthopedic-riverwalk-soccer-tournament/
LOCATION:Roger Short Soccer Complex\, 301 3rd Street North\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports & Outdoors
ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Triangle Elite":MAILTO:gtelitesoccer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260331T164526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164554Z
UID:10000924-1775894400-1775916000@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Serve the Nations Pickleball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/serve-the-nations-pickleball-tournament/
LOCATION:Propst Park\, 2535 Main Street\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Sports & Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260330T201045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T201119Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Fishing Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/youth-fishing-rodeo/
LOCATION:Lake Lowndes State Park\, 3319 Lake Lowndes Road\, Columbus\, MS\, 39702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Fun,Sports & Outdoors
GEO:33.4397715;-88.3075899
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260227T215433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T215753Z
UID:10000860-1775847600-1775854800@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Ballet Magnificat's The Call
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/ballet-magnificats-the-call/
LOCATION:Vibrant Church\, 500 Holly Hills Road\, Columbus\, MS\, 39705\, United States
GEO:33.4956744;-88.4272627
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vibrant Church 500 Holly Hills Road Columbus MS 39705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 Holly Hills Road:geo:-88.4272627,33.4956744
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260117T213128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T213128Z
UID:10000821-1775829600-1775833200@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Music in the Library
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/music-in-the-library-6/
LOCATION:Fant Memorial Library\, 1200 5th Avenue South\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,Music
GEO:33.4911954;-88.4184086
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T124055
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T124055
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260313T174055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174055Z
UID:10000870-1775824855-1775824855@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Tales from the Crypt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/tales-from-the-crypt-9/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Friendship Cemetery\, 1400 Fourth Street South\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,History
GEO:33.4819553;-88.4281742
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T130312Z
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SUMMARY:Catfish in the Alley
DESCRIPTION:Discover the best that Columbus has to offer at Catfish in the Alley on April 10-11\, 2026. Sample savory Mississippi farm-raised catfish\, as well as other Southern fare\, while enjoying the soulful sounds of blues music. This annual event features concerts\, artisans\, food vendors and fun for the whole family. Held each spring in Columbus\, Catfish in the Alley is a tribute to the African American citizens of Columbus who contributed to the town’s rich political\, historical\, cultural and musical heritage. But don’t take our word for it – come see for yourself! \nFriday\, April 10 | Blues with a Side of Soul\nJoin us for “Blues with a Side of Soul” on Friday\, April 10 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Kyia King and Company will perform. Soul food plate lunches available for purchase. \nPre-Order Your Plate Lunch Today! \nSaturday\, April 11 | Catfish in the Alley and Artisans Alley\nVisit the world-famous “Catfish Alley\,” where legendary bluesmen\, such as Howlin’ Wolf\, Bukka White and Big Joe Williams\, got their start. Here nationally recognized artists\, such as B.B. King\, Duke Ellington\, Little Richard\, Louis Armstrong and James Brown\, performed alongside Mississippi’s blues guitarists. Catfish in the Alley event headliners will wow the crowds with their original songs and reimagined takes on blues classics\, so come early and leave late. Music starts at 12:00 with Dorothy McClung Lewis and The Anointed Songbirds. At 1:15\, Honeyboy and Boots take the stage following by James “Super Chikan” Johnson at 2:15. Our headliner\, Jimmy D. Lane will play 3:30 until 5:00. Food vendors and artisans will also be onsite.
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/catfish-in-the-alley-7/
LOCATION:MS
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260313T173840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T173845Z
UID:10000867-1775818800-1775840400@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Birdies and Boil - Golf Tournament and Shrimp Boil
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/birdies-and-boil-golf-tournament-and-shrimp-boil/
LOCATION:Lion Hills\, 2331 Military Rd\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Sports & Outdoors
GEO:33.5238652;-88.4068618
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260330T200440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T200453Z
UID:10000914-1775761200-1775761200@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Golden Triangle Singers "Many Voices One Song"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/golden-triangle-singers-many-voices-one-song/
LOCATION:The Lyceum at Lee\, 1815 Military Road\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Fun,Music
GEO:33.515838;-88.418024
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T000000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260313T202259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T202314Z
UID:10000894-1775692800-1775952000@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:MUW Homecoming Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/muw-homecoming-weekend/
LOCATION:MUW
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T124055
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T124055
DTSTAMP:20260421T073329
CREATED:20260313T174055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174055Z
UID:10000869-1775652055-1775652055@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Tales from the Crypt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/tales-from-the-crypt-9/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Friendship Cemetery\, 1400 Fourth Street South\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,History
GEO:33.4819553;-88.4281742
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073330
CREATED:20260313T201959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T202026Z
UID:10000893-1775590200-1775593800@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:MUW Chamber Singers Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the W Chamber Singers\, conducted by Dr. William Reber and Prof. Zane Lynn for their spring performance! This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/muw-chamber-singers-spring-concert-2/
LOCATION:Kossen Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,Family Fun,Music
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073330
CREATED:20260117T213334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T213334Z
UID:10000822-1775590200-1775593800@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:The W Chamber Singers Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/the-w-chamber-singers-spring-concert-2/
LOCATION:Poindexter Hall\, 1100 College St. Columbus\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Event,Music
GEO:33.491089;-88.4183492
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T073330
CREATED:20260313T204138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T165640Z
UID:10000900-1775563200-1775563200@visitcolumbusms.org
SUMMARY:Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles by Dr. Susannah J. Ural
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Susannah J. Ural will open the traveling exhibit Freedom: A History of US with her talk Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles on Tuesday\, April 7 at 12 noon at the downtown branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. \nThe Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi (CWRGM) project is a collection of the state’s governors’ papers that help us understand how Mississippians of all backgrounds debated the founding principles that the Civil War tested. They also show how state leaders interpreted and explained the rights that the Constitution and Declaration of Independence celebrated and protected. In this presentation\, Dr. Ural\, the Frank and Virginia Williams Chair for Abraham Lincoln & Civil War Studies at Mississippi State University and Co-Director of CWRGM\, will share documents from the collection to help audience members understand how Mississippians remembered and fought over the nation’s founding traditions during the Civil War and Reconstruction. \nLaunched in 2019\, the CWRGM has made nearly 14\,000 of the 20\,000 state governors’ papers freely available online with digitized original documents\, transcriptions\, annotations\, lesson plans\, and more. \nThis program is sponsored by a Mississippi Humanities Council America250 Grant. \nFor more information\, call the CLPLS at 662-329-5300.
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LOCATION:Columbus Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th Street North\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Spring Pilgrimage 2026
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Purchase Tickets \nWelcome to the Columbus\, MS Spring Pilgrimage!\nWe are delighted to have you join us for this special celebration of history\, beauty\, and culture. During your visit\, you will have the unique opportunity to explore beautifully restored pre-Civil War homes\, each one telling their own fascinating story of the past and present. \nAs you tour these historic homes and immerse yourself in the charm of our city\, don’t forget to enjoy the array of special events that bring Columbus’ rich heritage to life. \nWe hope this journey through time will inspire and captivate you\, as we honor the legacy of our past. \nEnjoy the Pilgrimage!\n \n  \n2026 Home Tour Schedule\n\n \nTOUR 1 – April 9th 2-5 | April 15th 2-5 | April 17th 2-5\n\n \nWhite Arches\, 122 7th Ave S\nBuilt by Jeptha Vining Harris\, White Arches is a striking blend of Greek Revival\, Gothic Revival\, and Italianate styles\, known as “Columbus Eclectic;’ featuring delicate tracery and a three-story octagonal tower. Once home to the scholar and legislator\, it showcases walnut bookcases and sits amid beautiful landscaping. It is currently owned by Joanne & Dick Leike.  Circa 1857. \n  \n\n  \n\n \nTwelve Gables\, 220 3rd St S\nThis home is one of Columbus’ earliest surviving examples of Greek Revival architecture\, known for its distinctive gabled roofline\, millwork\, and ashlar stone pattern on the facade fashioned after Mt. Vernon. In 1866\, it hosted the meeting that inspired Memorial Day\, blending architectural beauty with a complex history shaped by both compassion as a refuge for wounded Civil War soldiers and the painful legacy of slavery. It is currently owned by Jace Ferraez & Luke Hodges. Circa 1837. \n  \n\n\n \nThe Haven\, 315 2nd Ave N\nBuilt prior to the Civil War by free men of color Thomas and Isaac Williams\, The Haven reflects Low Country style. Restored in 1974 by Frank and Esther Troskey\, it now displays artifacts discovered during restoration. It is now owned by Veronica Moody. Circa 1843. \n\nBuy Tickets \nTOUR 2 – April 7th 2-5 | April 11th 2-5 | April 16th 2-5\n\n \nRiverview\, 514 2nd St S\nDesigned by James Lull for Colonel Charles McLaran\, this Greek Revival showpiece features identical facades on 1st and 2nd Streets. A cupola displays stained glass windows symbolizing the four seasons\, and a counter-weighted wall can be raised to expand the family dining room to banquet size. Riverview is a National Historic Landmark and It is now owned by Jo Anne & Dick Leike. Circa 1850. \n  \n\n  \n\n \nColonnade\, 620 2nd St S\nThis 1860s home was one of the last grand houses to be built in Columbus before the Civil War. It features an asymmetrical entrance. Its fruit-lined pathways\, boxwood maze\, and blooming flowers reflect the legacy of past gardeners. It is the home of Michelle and Trae Vaughan. Circa 1860. \n\n  \n  \n  \n\n \nCady House\, 518 College St\nBuilt by Colonel William M. Cady\, this home is one of the earliest brick homes of its period. Originally a small cottage built in the 1840s\, a mid-1850s expansion transformed the house into an Italianate-style house. It is now owned by the John Fields family. Circa 1849. \n\nBuy Tickets \nTOUR 3 – April 8th 9-12 | April 11th 9-12 | April 15th 9-12 | April 18th 2-5\n\n \nThe Amzi-Love Home\, 305 7th St S\nAn Italianate home with Gothic and Greek Revival touches\, this home has remained in the same family for seven generations. Currently\, it is owned by Sid Caradine-a descendent of Amzi Love and his wife Brenda-founder of the Tennessee Williams Tribute. The home showcases original furnishings and artifacts. Open for over 75 years\, this is Amzi-Love Home’s final Pilgrimage! Circa 1848. \n  \n\n  \n\n \nThe Stephen D. Lee Home & Museum\, 316 7th St N\nArchitect James Lull created a classical design for Major Thomas Blewett. The home was inherited by Blewett’s granddaughter Regina Harrison Lee\, wife of Civil War General Stephen D. Lee. Restored in 1960 by the Lowndes County Historical Society\, the home showcases original furnishings\, an extensive Civil War collection\, and houses the Florence McLeod Hazard Local History Museum. Circa 1847. \n\n  \n\n \nSnowdoun\, 906 3rd Ave\nBuilt for James Whitfield\, Governor of Mississippi\, Jefferson Davis was a guest in this home during his campaign for the U.S. Senate. It is designed around an octagonal center hall. The rooms opening off the hall are square with triangular closets. Snowdoun’s seven porches are reached by jib windows which open out at the bottom to serve Built by Governor James Whitfield. Snowdoun is known for its rare octagonal design and distinctive two-story portico with fluted octagonal columns. The home’s original octagonal cupola was lost to a fire in 1919 and later replaced with a gable style. Local legend recalls Jefferson Davis addressing supporters from Snowdoun’s balcony in 1856-while still in his nightshirt. The home is owned by Kay Oxley. Circa 1854. \n\n  \nBuy Tickets \nTOUR 4 – April 10th 9-12 | April 14th 2-5 | April 16th 9-12 | April 18th 9-12\n\n \nWisteria Place\, 524 8th St N\nDating from 1854\, Wisteria Place is a Greek Revival gem with six columns\, Venetian glass accents\, and a cantilevered staircase. In 1883\, a newspaper declared visiting Columbus without seeing it akin to leaving Washington without visiting the Capitol. It is currently owned by John Carr & Billy Cox. Circa 1854. \n\n  \n  \n\n \nMagnolia Hill\, 1106 12th St N\nBuilt by Thomas McGee\, Magnolia Hill is a notable example of Columbus’ raised-cottage architecture\, overlooking the historic Military Road. Unlike other raised cottages\, its upper level features log construction clad in clapboard siding. The home reflects a blend of Federal and Greek Revival styles\, with its west facade largely unchanged. Home of the Andrew McLarty family. Circa 1825. \n\n  \n  \n \n\nBerry-Scott Home\, 2009 Bluecutt Rd\nThis Greek Revival cottage was once a country farm but now lies within the city limits\, and is home to the Clifton Scott family. It features a hipped roof\, widow’s walk\, and double-columned porch\, with a 1920s renovation connecting the original detached kitchen. Circa 1843. \n\nBuy Tickets \nTOUR 5 – April 9th 7-9 | April 15th 7-9 | April 18th 7-9\n\n \nChandler-Beckett\, 505 7th St S\nStep into history at this 1830s home of Gray and Maria Chandler\, a prominent landowner\, lawyer\, and cotton broker. Retaining its original floors\, doors\, and windows\, this home features marble eyed mantles\, intricate wood graining\, and a detached kitchen. Currently being restored by its owner Joe Beckett\, it boasts the original “two-over-two” house plan with a basement housing the original service area. Circa 1830. \n\n  \n  \n\n \nShadowlawn\, 1024 College St\nTowering columns and charming Italianate and Gothic accents clearly identify as “Columbus Eclectic.” The house features examples of teh elegant Victorian lifestyle. Shadowlawn’s 2001 restoration was featured on HGTV’s Old Homes Restored. Located by The W\, Shadowlawn’s owner Burnette Avakian welcomes overnight guests in its bed and breakfast. Circa 1848. \n\n\nBuy Tickets \nTOUR 6 – April 8th 2-5 | April 10th 2-5 | April 12th 2-5\n\n \nWaverley\, 1852 Waverley Mansion Rd\, 39733\nStep into the allure of Waverley\, a National Landmark built in 1852 by Colonel George Hampton Young. This home features an octagonal cupola\, self-supporting stairways\, and a gas-fired chandelier. It was recently beautifully restored by its current owners\, Dana and Charlie Stephenson. Circa 1852. \n\n  \n  \n\n \nBryn Bella\, 1822 Stinson Creek Rd\nOriginally part of the William Cox family plantation\, Bryn Bella once sat on 5\,000 acres and was designed to be both functional and beautiful. This traditional pre-civil war home still features many of its original comforts\, including 15-foot ceilings\, transoms over doors\, 12 fireplaces\, and five porches. Now surrounded by 500 acres\, Bryn Bella blends historic charm with modern amenities\, making it an ideal gathering place for friends and family of owners Chrissy and Keith Heard. Circa 1848. \n\nBuy Tickets \nTOUR 7 – April 9th 9-12 | April 14th 9-12 | April 17th 9-12\n\n \nRidge House\, 571 Ridge Rd\nOriginally built in 1835 on a plot in historic downtown Columbus. This home was later moved to its present location in 1972. It has been lovingly restored by its current owner\, John Klosterman\, in a manner that celebrates the past and present with old world styling and modern amenities. Circa 1835. \n\n  \n  \n  \n\n \nKidd’s Tavern\, 8439 Hwy 12 E\, 39766\nBuilt by Mr. Thomason\, this home once served as a tavern and stagecoach stop during the frontier era. Later\, the Wood family used it as a seminary for Cumberland Presbyterian preachers. The Aaron Lorenz family now resides in this historic home. This year\, we celebrate Kidd’s Tavern being 200 years old! Circa 1826. \n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/spring-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:MS
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Historic Home Tours
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SUMMARY:Lee Home Attic Sale
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URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/lee-home-attic-sale/
LOCATION:Stephen D. Lee Home\, 316 7th Street North\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:Coffee with a Cop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/coffee-with-a-cop-2/
LOCATION:Coffee House on 5th
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Elected Officials & Hands Around the Courthouse
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/breakfast-with-elected-officials-hands-around-the-courthouse/
LOCATION:Lowndes County Courthouse\, 505 2nd Street North\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:"Fashioning a Revolution: How Americans Bought\, Fought\, and Taught Their New Nation into Being" by Dr. Peter Messer
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Peter Messer will open the traveling exhibit Becoming the US: Colonial America to Reconstruction with his talk Fashioning a Revolution: How Americans Bought\, Fought\, and Taught Their New Nation into Being on Tuesday\, March 31 at 5:30pm at the downtown branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System.​ \n​ \nDr. Messer is a historian of Early American politics and culture at Mississippi State University. His interest lies in the theory and practice of politics in eighteenth-century America\, particularly the intersection of natural historical thought and nation building in the era of the Early American Republic. In 2005\, he published Stories of Independence: Identity\, Ideology\, and History in Eighteenth-Century America.​ \n​ \nHe is currently working on a book manuscript: Adultery\, Church Pews\, Oysters\, and Tea: The Very Local Origins of the American Revolution in Wellfleet\, Massachusetts. \n​ \nThis program is sponsored by a Mississippi Humanities Council America250 Grant. \n​ \nFor more information\, call the CLPLS at 662-329-5300.
URL:https://visitcolumbusms.org/event/fashioning-a-revolution-how-americans-bought-fought-and-taught-their-new-nation-into-being-by-dr-peter-messer/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,History
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