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The Simpson County Bicentennial celebrated the beginning of 6 months of showcasing our county! I will be highlighting areas in our city during this time. Frances at the library has a copy of the history of Magee written by Mrs. Katherine McCarley. (The books is awesome.). It’s time we learn about our heritage.
Magee will cover pre-1824-1874 which will include the Choctaw heritage, early history, and the Sanatorium.
Gloria Lucas, Kara Lucas, and myself are working on a display case at City Hall to showcase artifacts from our city. (We are not worried about the time period). Our first item is Mrs. Theda Berry’s sesquicentennial dress and robe. Theda was chosen the Sesquicentennial Queen in 1974. If you have an item you would like displayed, call Kara at City Hall (601-849-3344.
Saturday proved a great day with a beginning presentation, lunch, and a birthday party! The items on display at the Courthouse were fabulous! Some of these courthouse items will be on display at Magee City Hall and the Simpson County Museum in Mendenhall.
Our Executive Committee composed of Dr. Scottye Holloway, Kevin Davis, Jean Allen, Don Steen (Chairman), Judy Lee, and James Davis did a wonderful job.
D’Lo Community Committee and includes Randy and Diane Prince, Debi and John Hancock, and James Davis.
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