WebApr 3, 2024 · PICAYUNE, Miss. -- The public is invited to celebrate part of the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum’s history during the Strawberries & Cream Festival April 16 in Picayune. The event commemorates the Depression-era strawberry farm located on the grounds of what is now a premier native plant conservatory. The festival begins at 1 … WebDec 8, 2024 · Published: Dec. 8, 2024 at 12:33 PM PST. HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Walter Crosby, one of the first three African-American Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers, passed away Wednesday morning ...
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WebApr 1, 2024 · History. The Crosby Arboretum is a living memorial dedicated to the late L.O. Crosby, Jr (1907-1978). Crosby was a prominent forestry figure, civic leader, and philanthropist who held a deep … WebFeb 10, 2024 · Peter Crosby was born in 1844 and lived twenty years in Clark County, Mississippi. He moved to Vicksburg in 1864 and enlisted at the age of 20 where he became a member of the US Colored Troops in … m9 bobwhite\\u0027s
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WebDec 7, 2024 · Themes: African American, Reconstruction, Democracy & Citizenship, Racism & Racial Identity. On Dec. 7, 1874, the Reconstruction era “Vicksburg Massacre” occurred in Mississippi, with estimates … WebEllie Dahmer oral history interview conducted by Emilye Crosby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 2015 November 30 Ellie Dahmer discusses her involvement in the NAACP and voting rights activism in Forrest County, Mississippi. She recalls her experiences in education, both as a student at local schools, Alcorn State University,... WebApr 3, 2024 · PICAYUNE, Miss. -- The public is invited to celebrate part of the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum’s history during the Strawberries & … m9b bluetooth