downtown jackson ms: Christmas By Candlelight Tour of the MS Governor's Mansion
- 12/11/18 08:21 AM
Downtown Jackson is rich with architecture from the MS State Capitol to the Governor's Mansion, and the most delightful time to tour Historic Downtown is at Christmastime. Guided tours are available at the MS Governor's Mansion throughout the year, but I had the opportunity to visit the Governor's Mansion this weekend during the 23rd Annual Christmas by Candlelight Tour. Governor Phil Bryant and First Lady Deborah Bryant were gracious to greet visitors and pose for photos in front of the 12 foot Leyland Cypress Christmas tree while piano music wafted through the halls. Miss Mississippi as well as Miss Teen Mississippi were also … (20 comments)
downtown jackson ms: Unique Home for Sale on Berkley Drive in Northeast Jackson MS
- 08/11/10 12:07 PM
Last week I attended a Realtor Open House and fell in love with this unique mid-century home, so much so that I asked the listing agent if I could feature the property on my blog. Once I had permission, I grabbed my camera and started taking photos. I hope you will find the property as interesting as I do.
4020 Berkley Drive, Jackson, MS This property was built in 1955 and has approximately 2600 square feet. There is a breezeway between the double garage and the side entry.
Each bedroom in this bright, sunny home leads outdoors to … (1 comments)
downtown jackson ms: Landmark Hotel in Downtown Jackson Reopens After 40 Years of Neglect
- 07/16/10 03:24 PM
The Historic King Edward Hotel, a landmark to many local Jacksonians, is open once again after a major rehabilitation that began in 2008 and was completed in 2009. Now known as the Hilton Garden Inn, the hotel has 186 hotel rooms and 64 luxury apartments, in addition to a coffee shop, restaurant, and lounge. The King Edward Hotel is rich in history. The original structure was built in 1861 but was destroyed two years later during the Civil War. A second structure, built on the same site a few years later, became a popular meeting place for social and political affairs in the … (3 comments)
downtown jackson ms: Here it Comes! The Annual St. Paddy's Day Parade in Jackson, MS
- 03/17/10 05:46 AM
OK, folks! It's time for the annual Mal's St. Paddy's Day Parade and Sweet Potato Queens March in downtown Jackson MS! This event is so much fun and draws over 50,000 people (surely a conservative estimate) annually. Mark your calendar...the date is Saturday, March 20 at 1 p.m. for the parade, but there are activities all weekend long that benefit Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital. Enjoy some of the photos from last year's festivities, and have a wonderful St. Paddy's Day weekend!
Downtown Jackson is rich with architecture from the MS State Capitol to the Governor's Mansion, and the most delightful time to tour Historic Downtown is at Christmastime. Guided tours are available at the MS Governor's Mansion throughout the year, but I had the opportunity to visit the Governor's Mansion this weekend during the 23rd Annual Christmas by Candlelight Tour.
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