Raymond’s Past Comes Alive in Fall Pilgrimage
10th Annual Fall Pilgrimage October 4-18, 2008

• For a wonderful book of photographs and information of the structures in and around Raymond listed on the National Register of Historic Places, check out National Treasures of Raymond in our bookstore.

events listed chronologically

Mississippi Blues Trail Marker Dedication

Saturday, October 4 • 2:00 p.m.

Recognizing contributions of Raymond blues musicians, Joe and Charlie McCoy

On the Square Downtown Raymond

Open to the Public at no Charge

Lecture Series

Tuesday, October 7 • 6:00 p.m.

Local author Minor Buchanan speaks about his book, Holt Collier: His Life, His Roosevelt Hunt, and the Origin of the Teddy Bear

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 205 West Main Street

Reception to follow at the Probate Building, 234 Town Square

Open to the Public at no Charge

Presence with the Past

Friday, October 10 • 6:30 p.m.

Stroll by candlelight in historic Raymond Cemetery and visit citizens of yore.

Port Gibson Street Entrance

Adult: $10.00  Children under 10: $5.00

Refreshments to follow at the Dogtrot Café and Coffee Shop, On the Square

Historic Home Tours and Jubilee Singers Concert

Saturday, October 11

Morning Tour - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., $15.00
Gillespie House   237 N. Oak Street
Gillespie Tenant House   236 N. Oak Street
Magnolia Hill   230 N. Oak Street
Porter House   233 N. Oak Street

Afternoon Tour - 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., $15.00
Dupree House/Mamie's Cottage   2809 Dupree Road
Gibbs-VonSeutter House   104 Dupree Street
Probate Building   234 Town Square
Southern Cedars   1357 Kimbell Road

All Day ticket, $25.00

Each morning or afternoon tour includes a personal tour of at least four homes and a concert by the famed Jubilee Singers at historic St. Mark's Church at 11 a.m.

Lecture Series

Tuesday, October 14 • 6:00 p.m.

Joanne Prichard Morris shares readings and remembrances from My Mississippi by Willie Morris

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 205 West Main Street

Reception to follow at the Probate Building, 234 Town Square

Open to the Public at no Charge

Lecture Series

Thursday, October 16 • 6:00 p.m.

Angela Dawson from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History takes us on a preview journey through the multi-million dollar restoration of the Old State Capitol which will re-open to the public in January 2009.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 205 West Main Street

Reception to follow at the Probate Building, 234 Town Square

Open to the Public at no Charge

Historic Home Tour

Saturday, October 18 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Homes include:
Forest Home/Jones Plantation   5230 Raymond Bolton Road
Hiawatha   45 Cooper's Well Street
Las Invernadas   2932 Williams Lake Road
Live Oak   227 W. Main Street
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church   232 E. Main Street

Admission: $15.00

Lawn Chair Film Festival

Saturday, October 18 • 6:00 p.m.

The 10th Annual Fall Pilgrimage closes with an outdoor presentation of the movie, My Dog Skip, based on the novel by Willie Morris. Morris often wrote of his affection and ties to his great-grandparents' home in Raymond. His obvious fondness for Raymond is reciprocated through our tributes to him in the 2008 Pilgrimage, A Place Called Raymond.

Courtyard Square 6:00 p.m. Pre-Movie Entertainment by Naomi Ruth

Movie to begin 6:30 p.m. (sunset)

Open to the Public at no Charge

For additional information, visit our website at www.friendsofraymond.org or call 601-201-1632 or 601-857-8041.