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African American Military History MuseumDowntown Hattiesburg
305 East 6th Street
Phone: 601.450.1942
The all new African American Military History Museum is located inside America’s only remaining, original African American USO Club. This landmark building contains more than 150 years of African American military history including hundreds of artifacts, photos and tributes to the history of African Americans who served this nation in the Armed Forces.
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Phone: 601.450.1942
The all new African American Military History Museum is located inside America’s only remaining, original African American USO Club. This landmark building contains more than 150 years of African American military history including hundreds of artifacts, photos and tributes to the history of African Americans who served this nation in the Armed Forces.
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Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby
12 miles South of Hattiesburg on Hwy. 49
Phone: 601.558.2757
This museum houses memorabilia from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars. More than 6,100 items from all branches of the military are displayed. Free admission.
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Phone: 601.558.2757
This museum houses memorabilia from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars. More than 6,100 items from all branches of the military are displayed. Free admission.
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Danforth Chapel and Chapel PlaceLocated at the University of Southern Mississippi
USM Campus Hattiesburg
Phone: 601.582.6192
Chapel Place, located in the center of the USM campus adjacent to Danforth Chapel, is the resting spot for a 60-foot, 23-ton, 11 million-year-old petrified hardwood tree. Danforth Chapel is used for religious services and weddings.
Phone: 601.582.6192
Chapel Place, located in the center of the USM campus adjacent to Danforth Chapel, is the resting spot for a 60-foot, 23-ton, 11 million-year-old petrified hardwood tree. Danforth Chapel is used for religious services and weddings.
Degrummond Children's Literature MuseumAt The University of Southern Mississippi
Phone: 601.266.4349
Visit the home of Curious George. This premier collection features more than 65,000 children's books, as well as, original work from more than 1,200 children's authors and illustrators. Open Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm. Admission is free.
Phone: 601.266.4349
Visit the home of Curious George. This premier collection features more than 65,000 children's books, as well as, original work from more than 1,200 children's authors and illustrators. Open Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm. Admission is free.
Freedom Summer TrailA compilation of historic sites of Freedom Summer 1964
Phone: 601.296.7475
The Freedom Summer Trail is a compilation of historic sites of Freedom Summer 1964 and the Civil Rights Movement in Hattiesburg. Many different people and locations played an important part in making Freedom Summer such an influential moment in Civil Rights history. The Trail is developed and permanently marked to honor those who created the history to educate citizens both now and in the future. Freedom Summer Trail is a driving tour of 15 marked sites in the Hattiesburg area. The tour begins at Hattiesburg's Visitor Center, located at Highway 49 and Interstate 59 north of Hattiesburg. A map is available to guide travelers along the tour.
Phone: 601.296.7475
The Freedom Summer Trail is a compilation of historic sites of Freedom Summer 1964 and the Civil Rights Movement in Hattiesburg. Many different people and locations played an important part in making Freedom Summer such an influential moment in Civil Rights history. The Trail is developed and permanently marked to honor those who created the history to educate citizens both now and in the future. Freedom Summer Trail is a driving tour of 15 marked sites in the Hattiesburg area. The tour begins at Hattiesburg's Visitor Center, located at Highway 49 and Interstate 59 north of Hattiesburg. A map is available to guide travelers along the tour.
Hattiesburg Area Historical Society
723 Main Street
Phone: 601.582.5460
The Hattiesburg Area Historical Society was organized in 1970 to fill a void in the preservation of local history and heritage. The Society was incorporated in 1971 as the first historical society in the area and the second society formed in the state of Mississippi. The Society has since founded the HAHS Museum, and is involved in discovering, collecting, and preserving any material which can help establish or illustrate the history of Forrest County and the surrounding area.
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Phone: 601.582.5460
The Hattiesburg Area Historical Society was organized in 1970 to fill a void in the preservation of local history and heritage. The Society was incorporated in 1971 as the first historical society in the area and the second society formed in the state of Mississippi. The Society has since founded the HAHS Museum, and is involved in discovering, collecting, and preserving any material which can help establish or illustrate the history of Forrest County and the surrounding area.
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Hattiesburg Arts Council GalleryDowntown Hattiesburg
723 Main Street
Phone: 601.583.6005
The gallery houses a permanent collection of art by Mississippi artists and features periodic traveling exhibits. Open Monday-Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Phone: 601.583.6005
The gallery houses a permanent collection of art by Mississippi artists and features periodic traveling exhibits. Open Monday-Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood DistrictHistoric Downtown Hattiesburg
Phone: 601.583.4329
Hattiesburg has one of the largest, most intact historic districts in southeast Mississippi, encompassing 115 acres and featuring a variety of architectural styles dated between 1884 and 1930. The Neighborhood hosts several events yearly ranging from spring picnics to political rallies with bunting-decked porches. Neighborhood churches present Christmas programs and a Christmas candlelighting transforms the Neighborhood into a night-time wonderland as residents line their sidewalks with 15,000 luminaries.
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Phone: 601.583.4329
Hattiesburg has one of the largest, most intact historic districts in southeast Mississippi, encompassing 115 acres and featuring a variety of architectural styles dated between 1884 and 1930. The Neighborhood hosts several events yearly ranging from spring picnics to political rallies with bunting-decked porches. Neighborhood churches present Christmas programs and a Christmas candlelighting transforms the Neighborhood into a night-time wonderland as residents line their sidewalks with 15,000 luminaries.
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Historic Downtown DistrictDowntown Hattiesburg
Phone: 601.583.4329
The Historic Downtown District reflects Hattiesburg's evolution from a depot stop to a regional center of Southeast Mississippi. The city's most significant architectual and historical era lasted from the 1890s until 1930. Today, the district retains these historical associations and various building styles representative of the period. Significant architectural styles include Italianate, Classical Revival, Commercial Prairie and Art Deco. Representing these styles are downtown landmarks such as the Old Federal Courthouse, Forrest County Courthouse and City Hall, and the Masonic Temple in Classical Revival; the Saenger Theatre in Art Deco; the Main Street United Methodist Church in Gothic Revival; and the Historic Library in Renaissance Revival.
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Phone: 601.583.4329
The Historic Downtown District reflects Hattiesburg's evolution from a depot stop to a regional center of Southeast Mississippi. The city's most significant architectual and historical era lasted from the 1890s until 1930. Today, the district retains these historical associations and various building styles representative of the period. Significant architectural styles include Italianate, Classical Revival, Commercial Prairie and Art Deco. Representing these styles are downtown landmarks such as the Old Federal Courthouse, Forrest County Courthouse and City Hall, and the Masonic Temple in Classical Revival; the Saenger Theatre in Art Deco; the Main Street United Methodist Church in Gothic Revival; and the Historic Library in Renaissance Revival.
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Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
5th Ave. at 7th St. Laurel
Phone: 601-649-6374
This museum is noted for its collection of English Georgian Silver, an extensive collection of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and one of the finest collections of Native American baskets in the world. Collections include European and American paintings, drawings, and prints of 19th and 20th century landscape and figurative motifs. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4:45 pm, Sunday 1 pm-4 pm. Closed on Mondays and major holidays. Free admission
Phone: 601-649-6374
This museum is noted for its collection of English Georgian Silver, an extensive collection of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and one of the finest collections of Native American baskets in the world. Collections include European and American paintings, drawings, and prints of 19th and 20th century landscape and figurative motifs. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4:45 pm, Sunday 1 pm-4 pm. Closed on Mondays and major holidays. Free admission
Lucile Parker Art GalleryAt William Carey College
Phone: 601.318.6192
The Collection consists of works in oil, pastels, pen, ink and watercolor by Ms. Parker. In addition, the Parker Collection includes eight oils and watercolors by Marie Hull. The gallery serves as a memorial and a teaching laboratory. Open Monday thru Friday, 1pm to 4pm or by appointment during the summer. Admission is free.
Phone: 601.318.6192
The Collection consists of works in oil, pastels, pen, ink and watercolor by Ms. Parker. In addition, the Parker Collection includes eight oils and watercolors by Marie Hull. The gallery serves as a memorial and a teaching laboratory. Open Monday thru Friday, 1pm to 4pm or by appointment during the summer. Admission is free.
Mobile Street Historic DistrictDowntown Hattiesburg
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The Mobile Street District is a cultural resource of Hattiesburg's African American heritage. The street developed into a major business district between 1895 and 1910. A significant focal point in the community was Eureka School, which opened in 1921 as one of the first modern brick schools in Mississippi for African Americans. The first African American Baptist church in the city was Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, formed in 1886.
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The Mobile Street District is a cultural resource of Hattiesburg's African American heritage. The street developed into a major business district between 1895 and 1910. A significant focal point in the community was Eureka School, which opened in 1921 as one of the first modern brick schools in Mississippi for African Americans. The first African American Baptist church in the city was Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, formed in 1886.
North Main Historic DistrictDowntown Hattiesburg
Phone: 601.583.4329
Between 1895-1910, fine homes were built up and down Main Street and were reflective of the city's growing prosperity. Styles of these historic district homes include Victorian and Colonial Revival, Folk Victorian cottages, Craftman Bungalow and a few Tudor examples. Designed as the most significant buildings in the district are two Mississippi landmarks: the Old High School, built in 1921 in Jacobethan style; and the Jeff Davis School, a Mission Style building built in 1928. Others include the Twelve Oaks House, a large Colonial Revival home from 1900 and Bethea House built in 1910.
Phone: 601.583.4329
Between 1895-1910, fine homes were built up and down Main Street and were reflective of the city's growing prosperity. Styles of these historic district homes include Victorian and Colonial Revival, Folk Victorian cottages, Craftman Bungalow and a few Tudor examples. Designed as the most significant buildings in the district are two Mississippi landmarks: the Old High School, built in 1921 in Jacobethan style; and the Jeff Davis School, a Mission Style building built in 1928. Others include the Twelve Oaks House, a large Colonial Revival home from 1900 and Bethea House built in 1910.
Oaks Historic DistrictDowntown Hattiesburg
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Developed after the turn of the century, the Oaks District is characterized by wide oak-lined streets. Planting the oaks started in 1905. The district is the site of Pinehurst, a 1928 Neo Classical home built on the same site Hattiesburg founder William H. Hardy chose for his 1895 estate. Outstanding homes in this district include the Mediterrian-styled Lambert House, built 1905, at 915 Adeline Street and the Tatum House, built 1929, at 1002 West Pine Street. Two more Mediterranean style homes stand at 409 Fourth Avenue, built in 1924 and 312 6th Avenue, built in 1926. The primary architectural style of the district is Craftsman Bungalow; however, examples of Tudor, Mission, Renaissance, Victorian, Colonial Revival and Neo Classical are also found.
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Developed after the turn of the century, the Oaks District is characterized by wide oak-lined streets. Planting the oaks started in 1905. The district is the site of Pinehurst, a 1928 Neo Classical home built on the same site Hattiesburg founder William H. Hardy chose for his 1895 estate. Outstanding homes in this district include the Mediterrian-styled Lambert House, built 1905, at 915 Adeline Street and the Tatum House, built 1929, at 1002 West Pine Street. Two more Mediterranean style homes stand at 409 Fourth Avenue, built in 1924 and 312 6th Avenue, built in 1926. The primary architectural style of the district is Craftsman Bungalow; however, examples of Tudor, Mission, Renaissance, Victorian, Colonial Revival and Neo Classical are also found.
Saenger TheaterDowntown Hattiesburg
Front Street
Phone: 601-584-4888
The Saenger is an elegant 1,000 seat movie palace placed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Saenger was designed by famed New Orleans architect Emil Weil and renovated in 1976 to accommodate the performing arts. The theater opened on Thanksgiving Day 1929 as part of the Saenger Brother's chain of movie palaces throughout the South. A local landmark since, the Saenger has served as the site of varous cultural and entertainment events, as well as the area's finest movie theater. Today, the facility serves as the venue for performing arts troupes such as Just Over The Rainbow Theatre and the Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera. The theater features its original pipe organ. Call for tours or performance information.
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Phone: 601-584-4888
The Saenger is an elegant 1,000 seat movie palace placed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Saenger was designed by famed New Orleans architect Emil Weil and renovated in 1976 to accommodate the performing arts. The theater opened on Thanksgiving Day 1929 as part of the Saenger Brother's chain of movie palaces throughout the South. A local landmark since, the Saenger has served as the site of varous cultural and entertainment events, as well as the area's finest movie theater. Today, the facility serves as the venue for performing arts troupes such as Just Over The Rainbow Theatre and the Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera. The theater features its original pipe organ. Call for tours or performance information.
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Sara Gillespie Museum of Art @ William Carey University
498 Tuscan Avenue
Phone: 601.318.6592
Named for Hattiesburg native Sarah Gillespie, the museum houses the most complete art collection produced by Mississippians in the 20th century. It features more than 450 works by Mississippi artists such as Walter Anderson, Kate Freeman Clark, William Hollingworth, Theora Hamblett, Karl Wolfe, Wyatt Waters and Ethel Wright Mohamed, among many others. These artists and others were not insulated from patterns developing internationally in modern art, as many traveled and studied abroad. However, their work reflects idiosyncratic regionalism. Works record both the media and subject matter that concern regional artists. Groups and individuals can schedule tours by calling 601-318-6592. Admission is free.
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Phone: 601.318.6592
Named for Hattiesburg native Sarah Gillespie, the museum houses the most complete art collection produced by Mississippians in the 20th century. It features more than 450 works by Mississippi artists such as Walter Anderson, Kate Freeman Clark, William Hollingworth, Theora Hamblett, Karl Wolfe, Wyatt Waters and Ethel Wright Mohamed, among many others. These artists and others were not insulated from patterns developing internationally in modern art, as many traveled and studied abroad. However, their work reflects idiosyncratic regionalism. Works record both the media and subject matter that concern regional artists. Groups and individuals can schedule tours by calling 601-318-6592. Admission is free.
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Simply TeaVine
6775 Highway 49
Phone: 601.268.3236
Voted "Best Spot for Tea" in Mississippi. Located in the 1885 Meador Homestead log cabin. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or afternoon tea.
Email: dean@simplyteavine.com
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Phone: 601.268.3236
Voted "Best Spot for Tea" in Mississippi. Located in the 1885 Meador Homestead log cabin. Enjoy brunch, lunch, or afternoon tea.
Email: dean@simplyteavine.com
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USM College of Arts and LettersUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Phone: 601-266-4315
Throughout the year, the Arts at Southern Miss offers more than three hundred public concerts, recitals, theatrical productions, dance concerts, art exhibits and multimedia events.
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Phone: 601-266-4315
Throughout the year, the Arts at Southern Miss offers more than three hundred public concerts, recitals, theatrical productions, dance concerts, art exhibits and multimedia events.
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USM's Museum of ArtUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Phone: 601-266-4972
The Museum at Southern Miss is composed of three exhibition galleries:the C. W. Woods Art Gallery, the Lok Exhibition Gallery and Gallery II. Since its establishment, the museum has become one of the most heavily attended museums in the state and attracts over 20,000 visitors annually. The university's Museum of Art is dedicated to presenting many of the finest art exhibitions in Mississippi. Not only do contemporary artists from around the country exhibit in the museum's galleries, but the list of historically important artists whose works have been exhibited since 1997 is long and varied.
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Phone: 601-266-4972
The Museum at Southern Miss is composed of three exhibition galleries:the C. W. Woods Art Gallery, the Lok Exhibition Gallery and Gallery II. Since its establishment, the museum has become one of the most heavily attended museums in the state and attracts over 20,000 visitors annually. The university's Museum of Art is dedicated to presenting many of the finest art exhibitions in Mississippi. Not only do contemporary artists from around the country exhibit in the museum's galleries, but the list of historically important artists whose works have been exhibited since 1997 is long and varied.
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William Carey University and Carey Dinner Theatre
Phone: 601-582-6221
The Carey Dinner Theater Musical productions are presented from mid June to late July, Tuesday through Saturday. Other theater productions are presented in October, November and April. Admission is charged for most productions.
Phone: 601-582-6221
The Carey Dinner Theater Musical productions are presented from mid June to late July, Tuesday through Saturday. Other theater productions are presented in October, November and April. Admission is charged for most productions.