2024 Simpson County bicentennial
event schedule and highlights
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Simpson County Bicentennial birthday celebration |
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Simpson County was founded on January 23, 1824. On Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, County residents and dignitaries gathered to celebrate our 200th birthday with a party at the beautiful and historic Simpson County courthouse in Mendenhall. As a kickoff to six months of festivities countywide, we were treated to speeches and a luncheon at The Church of Mendenhall, with food provided by The McAlpin House of Magee and old-time music by Dixie and Becky McCoy with Tim Avalon. Afterwards there was cake and a silent auction in the courthouse rotunda, then coffee and an open house at the Simpson County Historical & Genealogical Society. ~ Ross Walton, SCHGS
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FB: Rita Hayes
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MARCH
APRIL
Pre-1824 to 1874 ~ Choctaw heritage ~ april 13-27 ~ magee, ms
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Saturday, April 13, 2024
Choctaw Parade & Fair - Choctaw St., & 1st Ave. NW, Magee, MS - 9AM-3PM
COMMUNITY SLIDESHOW
Thursday, April 18, 2024
ART SHOW & BOOK SIGNING ~ 11AM - 4PM
SUNDAY, April 21, 2024Personalities
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BEHIND THE SCENES AND HIGHLIGHTS
HISTORIC HOME TOURS
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TEA AT THE MCALPIN HOUSE
1:30PM - 4:00PM
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TEA AT THE MCALPIN HOUSE
1:30PM - 4:00PM
Historic Home Tours in Magee, MS.
Featured homes include: The Boarding House, Caughman House, Home of Sue Honea, The McAlpin House, and the Presbyterian Church.
Featured homes include: The Boarding House, Caughman House, Home of Sue Honea, The McAlpin House, and the Presbyterian Church.
Celebrating Ms. Jean Allen's 83rd birthday~
surprise party, Hostess gloria lucas ~ the mcalpin house
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024
SIMPSON COUNTY
HISTORY PRESENTATION
peril on the pearl ~ Grierson's fiery Rampage through Simpson county, during thE
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Author, and Civil War Historian, Jim Woodrick leads us through Union General Benjamin Grierson's raid through Simpson County, during the American Civil War. Westville, MS, was a key destination for General Grierson, leaving behind a pillaged County and architectural destruction.
guest speaker
"Jim Woodrick is a native of Meridian, MS, and a graduate of Millsaps College in Jackson. Since 1997, he has been on the staff of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History where he worked for many years as the Civil War sites historian. He is currently serving as director of the MDAH Historic Preservation Division. A lifelong student of the Civil War, Woodrick is a frequent speaker, highlighting Mississippi’s role in the war and a variety of other topics related to general Mississippi history. He is the author of The Civil War Siege of Jackson, Mississippi, published in 2016." Read More
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Guest Author & Vendor
"H. Grady Howell, Jr., born in Biloxi, is a ninth generation Mississippian. He holds both B.A. and M.A. degrees in History from Southeastern Louisiana University as well as diplomas in archivy from the National Archives (Washington, D.C.) and Emory University-Georgia Department of Archives and History (Atlanta, GA).
His literary credits include: To Live and Die in Dixie, A History of the Third Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A., 150 Anniversary Shiloh [MS] United Methodist Church 1828-1978, Going to Meet the Yankees, A History of the "Bloody Sixth" Mississippi Infantry, C. S., and Hill of Death, The Battle of Champion Hill.. He wrote the Foreward and compiled the Index to the reprint of Dunbar Rowland's classic 1908 work, Military History of Mississippi 1803-1898." Read More |
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024
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thursday, April 25
“THREADS OF TIME” FASHION SHOW, 7PM
Magee Community House
Threads of Time, Fashion Show presents fashion trends from 1900 to present day, with notable commentary about the history of Magee, MS. Magee Community House, 115 1st Ave NW, Magee, MS 39111
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Saturday, April 27
Finale: 6pm - 9pm
main street, Magee, MS
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SATURDAY, May 4, 2024
The Heritage of Simpson Central School and the origin and evolving of new hymn high school and its name changes throughout the years, 1:00PM-3:30PM
Pinola, ms
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An historic display of information and memorabilia from Simpson County Community Schools. A self guided tour; you can casually stroll through time, and learn about the over 50 schools throughout the County, and their history.
1:00PM -3:30PM SIMPSON CENTRAL SCHOOL, 755 SIMPSON HWY 28, PINOLA, MS 39149 |
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HIGHLIGHTS
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
Simpson County Bicentennial Celebration Day in Pinola
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SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024
Open House Braxton Community Center and Town museum
10am.- 4p.m.
Main St., Braxton, MS 39044
Events Include:
historical and local interest exhibits. Food will be served. All are welcome to attend!
MUSIC IN THE PARK by local and regional musicians
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JUNE
SATURDAY, June 1, 2024
"The War Years"
10AM - D'Lo Methodist Church
217 N. Maple Dr.
D’Lo Memorabilia Exhibit
10am – 2pm
Lifetime Magazine
D'Lo Community Center
207 S. PINE ST. D'LO, MS 39044 |
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HARRISVILLE MUSEUM
OPEN 9AM - 12PM 170 HWY 469 S. HARRISVILLE, MS |
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024
Parade of Cars
Mendenhall's
"Friday Nights on Main" Club
Mendenhall, MS
FB Photo: Janet Bishoff
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Saturday, june 8, 2024
Harrisville History Day
Harrisville Community Park and The Harrisville Ballpark
9a.m.-3P.M.
Harrisville, MS
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SATURDAY, June 15, 2024
"History of the Blues in Mississippi"
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The International Sweethearts of RhythmThe International Sweethearts of Rhythm perform one of their most well known tunes -- Jump Children. The Sweethearts were the first fully-integrated, all-female big band. They toured the entire country and performed in Europe as part of the USO. Led by Anna Mae Winburn, the band features Helen Jones, Willie Mae Wong, Tiny Davis, Vi Burnside, Pauline Braddy, Johnnie Mae Rice, Helen Saine, Roz Cron, Evelyn McGee, Toby Butler, Grace and Judy Bayron (among others).
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"Big Bill Broonzy" 1957 |
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1970’s Street Dance- 6PM
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FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
Civil Rights in Simpson County
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Dr. Scottye Holloway, of the Simpson County Bicentennial Committee, is bringing us together on June 21, 2024 at 6p.m., at the Magee Auditorium, for a presentation highlighting Civil Rights and where we are today, in Simpson County. After the presentation, a Discussion Panel will get the conversation started.
Special musical guests, Minnie Holloway. Panelist: Dolphus Weary Suzanne Keys Kathy Pruitt Jonie Perkins and more! |
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SATURDAY, June 22, 2024
BRUNCH, MUSIC, & ART ~10AMALICE DAVIS PARK - 10AM
LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBITS LIVE MUSIC MAIN STREET MENDENHALL, MS 
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FASHION SHOW - 11:30 AM FEATURING FASHION TRENDS FROM THE 70'S THROUGH
PRESENT DAY. SIMPSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE MENDENHALL, MS 
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Friday, June 28, 2024
Courthouse Lawn Dinner
SOLD OUT - ticket PURCHASE - $25
Simpson County Courthouse Lawn
Mendenhall, MS
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"Dinner at Dusk" Tickets are $25, and can be purchased from any Bicentennial Committee Member.
Tickets are SOLD OUT 
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SATURDAY, June 29, 2024
Main Street Historical presentation, and Character Narrative Tour.
Refreshments served in front of the Revolving Tables
Mendenhall, MS
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HISTORY OF MENDENHALL: THE EARLY YEARS
BY rOSS WALTON
JULY
BICENTENNIAL GRAND FINALE
THURSDAY, JuLY 4, 2024
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Opening of the Sesquicentennial (1974) Time Capsule
Simpson County Courthouse
Mendenhall, MS
1974 Time Capsule to be opened on July 4, 2024. Simpson County Courthouse Lawn
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October, November & December
D'Lo Veteran Community House Sign Reveal ~ TBA ~ D'Lo Community House
2024 Simpson County Christmas Parades, TBA
2024 Simpson County Christmas Parades, TBA
Magee
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mENDENHALL
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d'lO
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Pinola |
Harrisville |
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