Pilgrimage Garden Club Antiques Forum (9:00 AM)

"The Golden Age: Antiques of the Antebellum South"

33rd Annual Natchez Antiques Forum
September 9, 10, 11, 2010

Six nationally prominent authorities in the world of antiques and art will be featured speakers this year. Cocktail Reception and Luncheon, historic photography exhibit, events in private historic mansions, and shopping along Antiques Row will be offered as well.  The proceeds of this annual event support the preservation of two of the most significant historical properties in the State of Mississippi - Longwood and Stanton Hall, both of which are National Landmarks and are listed on the Natinal Register of Historic Places. Proceeds of this years event will be used to complete preservation projects now underway at both museum mansions.  Topics of presentations include American Art, Glass in the Southern Home 1785 - 1860, Baltimore Furniture 1800 - 1830, Early American Metals, Southern Prints, and Natchez Furniture.

Tickets are $275 per person

Contact Info : Pilgrimage Garden Club Jan Scarborough 601.445.7479 Email : antiquesforum@bellsouth.net Url: http://www.antiquesnatchez.com/index.html

Pilgrimage Garden Club Antiques Forum (9:00 AM)

"The Golden Age: Antiques of the Antebellum South"

33rd Annual Natchez Antiques Forum
September 9, 10, 11, 2010

Six nationally prominent authorities in the world of antiques and art will be featured speakers this year. Cocktail Reception and Luncheon, historic photography exhibit, events in private historic mansions, and shopping along Antiques Row will be offered as well.  The proceeds of this annual event support the preservation of two of the most significant historical properties in the State of Mississippi - Longwood and Stanton Hall, both of which are National Landmarks and are listed on the Natinal Register of Historic Places. Proceeds of this years event will be used to complete preservation projects now underway at both museum mansions.  Topics of presentations include American Art, Glass in the Southern Home 1785 - 1860, Baltimore Furniture 1800 - 1830, Early American Metals, Southern Prints, and Natchez Furniture.

Tickets are $275 per person

Contact Info : Pilgrimage Garden Club Jan Scarborough 601.445.7479 Email : antiquesforum@bellsouth.net Url: http://www.antiquesnatchez.com/index.html

Copper Magnolia Festival (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Local artists and craftsmen show off their talents in this one-day festival on the grounds, which also features hands-on children's activities. This event is educational as well as lot's of FUN!  Flea market vendors are also accepted. Cost for booth space is $40, Admission to the Festival is free.

Contact Info : Historic Jefferson College Robin Person 601.442.2901 Email : hcburkett@mdah.state. Url: http://www.mdah.state.ms.us

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Bark In The Park (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

Fun for the whole family dog show to benefit the Annual fund-raiser for the Natchez Humane Society.

Admission: $4.00 for adults and children, $1.00 for children 5 and under.

 

 

Contact Info : Becky Anderson 601.446.6502 This Event is sponsored by the Natchez Humane Society. Email : bjanderson@mdah.state Url: http://www.mdah.state.ms.us.

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Pioneer Days (9:00 PM)

This 2 day event features over 20 demonstrations present information about Pioneer life to school groups. Topics include furniture making, quilting, story-telling, fiddling, pioneer toys and much more will be available. School groups wishing to schedule a time slot for Pioneer Days should contact Kay McNeil.

This event is Free.

Contact Info : Historic Jefferson College Kay McNeil 601.442.2901 Email : kmcneil@mdah.state.ms.us Url: http://www.mdah.state.ms.us

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Jim Bowie Festival (8:00 AM)

September 24 - 25, 2010

 

Vidalia Chamber of Commerce host The Jim Bowie Festival and Louisiana State BBQ Challenge annually in September.  It is held under the trees along the Mississippi River, with great entertainment and many vendors selling their goods.

Little Mr. and Miss. Bowie is chosen annually.  Music and culture play a large part in this yearly festival.

 

Contact Info : Jamie Burley 318.336.8223 Location: Vidalia Riverfront Landing/RV Park Email : chamber@vidaliala.com Url: http://www.vidaliala.com/bowie.htm

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Jim Bowie Festival (8:00 AM)

September 24 - 25, 2010

 

Vidalia Chamber of Commerce host The Jim Bowie Festival and Louisiana State BBQ Challenge annually in September.  It is held under the trees along the Mississippi River, with great entertainment and many vendors selling their goods.

Little Mr. and Miss. Bowie is chosen annually.  Music and culture play a large part in this yearly festival.

 

Contact Info : Jamie Burley 318.336.8223 Location: Vidalia Riverfront Landing/RV Park Email : chamber@vidaliala.com Url: http://www.vidaliala.com/bowie.htm

Arts And Crafts Fair At The James Andrews House (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

On the fourth Saturday of every month, the Natchez Art Association will host Miss-Lou artisans and artists in the courtyard of James Andrews House/Lawyers' Lodge. The fair will feature original art, jewelry, wood crafts, metal works, and more handcrafted products. Corner of Franklin and Canal Street.

Contact Info : Carolyn Weir (601) 870-7717 Email : skysetter@skysetter.com Url: http://www.skysetter.com/craftfair.html

Explore! Turtles (10:00 AM)
Only one type of reptile has a shell—turtles!  From snapping turtles to sea turtles to box turtles, these unique animals carry their houses around with them all the time.  On Saturday, September 25, 2010, kids are invited out to Historic Jefferson College to learn more about these special reptiles. EXPLORE! classes focus on the discovery of history and natural history through hands-on, educational, fun classes.  6-8 year olds meet from 10:00-11:30 a.m., and 9-12 year olds meet from 2:00-3:30 p.m., but parents and/or grandparents are always welcome to stay and observe. There are a maximum of 8 students per class, and pre-registration and payment is required to hold a spot.  Each class is $10.00. Cancellations must be received 24 hours ahead of class time to receive a refund of registration.

Contact Info : Come by the Prospere Hall Visitor Center at Historic Jefferson College, call 601-442-2901 or email hjc@mdah.state.ms.us for a registration form.

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Explore! Turtles (10:00 AM)
Only one type of reptile has a shell—turtles!  From snapping turtles to sea turtles to box turtles, these unique animals carry their houses around with them all the time.  On Saturday, September 25, 2010, kids are invited out to Historic Jefferson College to learn more about these special reptiles. EXPLORE! classes focus on the discovery of history and natural history through hands-on, educational, fun classes.  6-8 year olds meet from 10:00-11:30 a.m., and 9-12 year olds meet from 2:00-3:30 p.m., but parents and/or grandparents are always welcome to stay and observe. There are a maximum of 8 students per class, and pre-registration and payment is required to hold a spot.  Each class is $10.00. Cancellations must be received 24 hours ahead of class time to receive a refund of registration.

Contact Info : Come by the Prospere Hall Visitor Center at Historic Jefferson College, call 601-442-2901 or email hjc@mdah.state.ms.us for a registration form.

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com

Frogmore Plantation Presents Cotton Picking And Ginning (9:00 AM)

Contrast 1800's historical methods with computerized, technical methods of today. Only completely computerized gin in the U.S. Rare historical steam cotton gin, slave cabins, plantation store and out buildings. Please call for weather delays.

20 minutes west of Vidalia/Natchez on U.S. Hwy. 84.  45 minutes east of Pineville, LA - take La. 28 to U.S. 84 East. 

Fall Hours of Operation:  M-F 9-3; Sat 10-2 (arrive 1 ½ hrs. prior to closing)

Admission $12 adults, $5 students 6–18 yrs.

Contact Info : Frogmore Plantation: (318) 757-2453 Url: http://www.frogmoreplantation.com