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Biloxi Bay Chamber Member*
Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Home*
2244 Beach Blvd
Biloxi, Mississippi 39531
(228) 388-9074 (800) 570-3818 Fax: (228) 388-7084
Retirement home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Includes Beauvoir House, historic cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier and gift shop. Open daily Mar - Oct., 9:00am to 5:00pm; Nov - Feb, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Admission charged.
Biloxi Cemetery*
Hwy 90
Biloxi, Mississippi 39530
The Cultural/Heritage Committee spearheads a Cemetery Tour w/ re-enactors every October.
Located two blocks West of the Lighthouse (Porter Avenue) extending from Beach Blvd. to Irish Hill Drive. Historical figures such as George E. Ohr, the Mad Potter of Biloxi and Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, Charles A. Bessey are buried in this cemetery.
Biloxi Lighthouse*
P O Box 508
Biloxi, Mississippi 39533
(228) 435-6308 (800) 245-6943 Fax: (228) 435-6246
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The Biloxi Lighthouse was erected in 1848. Tours not currently available.
Biloxi Tour Train*
Tour boards at Hwy 90 across from the Biloxi Lighthouse
Biloxi
(228)860-0169
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www.biloxitourtrain.com
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Since June 1941, Keesler has been on the Gulf Coast and is the home of the 81st Training Wing, Hurricane Hunters and is the computer and
Keesler Air Force Base*
720 Chappie James Avenue, Rm 101
Biloxi, Mississippi 39534
(228) 377-2783 Fax: (228) 377-3940
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Since June 1941, Keesler has been on the Gulf Coast and is the home of the 81st Training Wing, Hurricane Hunters and is the computer and electronics training center for the USAF. Group tours for 20-50 are available with written request 30 days prior. Closed Federal holidays and alternate Fridays.
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum*
P O Box 1907
Biloxi, Mississippi 39533
(228) 435-6320 Fax: (228) 435-6309
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www.maritimemuseum.orgEstablished in 1986 to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Museum was completed destroyed in Hurricane Katrina; plans are to rebuild across from the Schooner Pier Complex where a gift shop is located and the historic schooners sail from. Located on Hwy 90 - near Casino Row.
Ring in the Oak and Hurricane Camille Memorial at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer*
610 Water St
Biloxi, Mississippi 39530
(228) 432-7274
Built in 1874, the original red-brick church was attended by Jefferson Davis. The bell tower, built in 1891, houses the Window of Hope which remebers the survivors of Hurricane Camille. The bent flagpole is in honor of those who died and the destruction caused by Hurricane Camille. Be sure to read the Biloxi Indian legend explaining the origination of the Ring in the Oak. The church was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.
Ship Island Fort Massachusetts*
P.O. Box 1467
Gulfport, Mississippi 39502
(228) 864-1014 (800) 388-3290
During the Civil War, the island's fort became a prison for Confederate P.O.W.'s, and a base for the U.S. Second Regiment (Louisiana Native Guards), one of the first African American combat units to fight in the Civil War. The National Park Service provides tours of Fort Massachusetts during tour boat season. Access to the island and fort provided by ferryboat operated by Ship Island Excursions from Gulfport.
St. Michael's Church
177 First Street
Biloxi, Mississippi 39530
(228) 435-5578
Nicknamed the Fisherman's Church, it is adorned by a sea shell, scalloped-shaped dome and 4,000 square feet of stained glass windows reflecting figures of the Twelve Apostles, who became fishers of men. Please call for hours to visit this beautiful example of architecture, history, and faith. Sustained major damage in Hurrican Katrina. |
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