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Spring Pilgrimage 2026
April 7 @ 8:00 am - April 19 @ 5:00 pm
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Welcome to the Columbus, MS Spring Pilgrimage!
We are delighted to have you join us for this special celebration of history, beauty, and culture. During your visit, you will have the unique opportunity to explore beautifully restored pre-Civil War homes, each one telling their own fascinating story of the past and present.
As you tour these historic homes and immerse yourself in the charm of our city, don’t forget to enjoy the array of special events that bring Columbus’ rich heritage to life.
We hope this journey through time will inspire and captivate you, as we honor the legacy of our past.
Enjoy the Pilgrimage!
2026 Home Tour Schedule
TOUR 1 – April 9th 2-5 | April 15th 2-5 | April 17th 2-5
White Arches, 122 7th Ave S
Built by Jeptha Vining Harris, White Arches is a striking blend of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Italianate styles, known as “Columbus Eclectic;’ featuring delicate tracery and a three-story octagonal tower. Once home to the scholar and legislator, it showcases walnut bookcases and sits amid beautiful landscaping. It is currently owned by Joanne & Dick Leike. Circa 1857.
Twelve Gables, 220 3rd St S
This home is one of Columbus’ earliest surviving examples of Greek Revival architecture, known for its distinctive gabled roofline, millwork, and ashlar stone pattern on the facade fashioned after Mt. Vernon. In 1866, it hosted the meeting that inspired Memorial Day, blending architectural beauty with a complex history shaped by both compassion as a refuge for wounded Civil War soldiers and the painful legacy of slavery. It is currently owned by Jace Ferraez & Luke Hodges. Circa 1837.
The Haven, 315 2nd Ave N
Built prior to the Civil War by free men of color Thomas and Isaac Williams, The Haven reflects Low Country style. Restored in 1974 by Frank and Esther Troskey, it now displays artifacts discovered during restoration. It is now owned by Veronica Moody. Circa 1843.
TOUR 2 – April 7th 2-5 | April 11th 2-5 | April 16th 2-5
Riverview, 514 2nd St S
Designed by James Lull for Colonel Charles McLaran, this Greek Revival showpiece features identical facades on 1st and 2nd Streets. A cupola displays stained glass windows symbolizing the four seasons, and a counter-weighted wall can be raised to expand the family dining room to banquet size. Riverview is a National Historic Landmark and It is now owned by Jo Anne & Dick Leike. Circa 1850.
Colonnade, 620 2nd St S
This 1860s home was one of the last grand houses to be built in Columbus before the Civil War. It features an asymmetrical entrance. Its fruit-lined pathways, boxwood maze, and blooming flowers reflect the legacy of past gardeners. It is the home of Michelle and Trae Vaughan. Circa 1860.
Cady House, 518 College St
Built by Colonel William M. Cady, this home is one of the earliest brick homes of its period. Originally a small cottage built in the 1840s, a mid-1850s expansion transformed the house into an Italianate-style house. It is now owned by the John Fields family. Circa 1849.
TOUR 3 – April 8th 9-12 | April 11th 9-12 | April 15th 9-12 | April 18th 2-5
The Amzi-Love Home, 305 7th St S
An Italianate home with Gothic and Greek Revival touches, this home has remained in the same family for seven generations. Currently, it is owned by Sid Caradine-a descendent of Amzi Love and his wife Brenda-founder of the Tennessee Williams Tribute. The home showcases original furnishings and artifacts. Open for over 75 years, this is Amzi-Love Home’s final Pilgrimage! Circa 1848.
The Stephen D. Lee Home & Museum, 316 7th St N
Architect James Lull created a classical design for Major Thomas Blewett. The home was inherited by Blewett’s granddaughter Regina Harrison Lee, wife of Civil War General Stephen D. Lee. Restored in 1960 by the Lowndes County Historical Society, the home showcases original furnishings, an extensive Civil War collection, and houses the Florence McLeod Hazard Local History Museum. Circa 1847.
Snowdoun, 906 3rd Ave
Built for James Whitfield, Governor of Mississippi, Jefferson Davis was a guest in this home during his campaign for the U.S. Senate. It is designed around an octagonal center hall. The rooms opening off the hall are square with triangular closets. Snowdoun’s seven porches are reached by jib windows which open out at the bottom to serve Built by Governor James Whitfield. Snowdoun is known for its rare octagonal design and distinctive two-story portico with fluted octagonal columns. The home’s original octagonal cupola was lost to a fire in 1919 and later replaced with a gable style. Local legend recalls Jefferson Davis addressing supporters from Snowdoun’s balcony in 1856-while still in his nightshirt. The home is owned by Kay Oxley. Circa 1854.
TOUR 4 – April 10th 9-12 | April 14th 2-5 | April 16th 9-12 | April 18th 9-12
Wisteria Place, 524 8th St N
Dating from 1854, Wisteria Place is a Greek Revival gem with six columns, Venetian glass accents, and a cantilevered staircase. In 1883, a newspaper declared visiting Columbus without seeing it akin to leaving Washington without visiting the Capitol. It is currently owned by John Carr & Billy Cox. Circa 1854.
Magnolia Hill, 1106 12th St N
Built by Thomas McGee, Magnolia Hill is a notable example of Columbus’ raised-cottage architecture, overlooking the historic Military Road. Unlike other raised cottages, its upper level features log construction clad in clapboard siding. The home reflects a blend of Federal and Greek Revival styles, with its west facade largely unchanged. Home of the Andrew McLarty family. Circa 1825.
Berry-Scott Home, 2009 Bluecutt Rd
This Greek Revival cottage was once a country farm but now lies within the city limits, and is home to the Clifton Scott family. It features a hipped roof, widow’s walk, and double-columned porch, with a 1920s renovation connecting the original detached kitchen. Circa 1843.
TOUR 5 – April 9th 7-9 | April 15th 7-9 | April 18th 7-9
Chandler-Beckett, 505 7th St S
Step into history at this 1830s home of Gray and Maria Chandler, a prominent landowner, lawyer, and cotton broker. Retaining its original floors, doors, and windows, this home features marble eyed mantles, intricate wood graining, and a detached kitchen. Currently being restored by its owner Joe Beckett, it boasts the original “two-over-two” house plan with a basement housing the original service area. Circa 1830.
Shadowlawn, 1024 College St
Towering columns and charming Italianate and Gothic accents clearly identify as “Columbus Eclectic.” The house features examples of teh elegant Victorian lifestyle. Shadowlawn’s 2001 restoration was featured on HGTV’s Old Homes Restored. Located by The W, Shadowlawn’s owner Burnette Avakian welcomes overnight guests in its bed and breakfast. Circa 1848.
TOUR 6 – April 8th 2-5 | April 10th 2-5 | April 12th 2-5
Waverley, 1852 Waverley Mansion Rd, 39733
Step into the allure of Waverley, a National Landmark built in 1852 by Colonel George Hampton Young. This home features an octagonal cupola, self-supporting stairways, and a gas-fired chandelier. It was recently beautifully restored by its current owners, Dana and Charlie Stephenson. Circa 1852.
Bryn Bella, 1822 Stinson Creek Rd
Originally part of the William Cox family plantation, Bryn Bella once sat on 5,000 acres and was designed to be both functional and beautiful. This traditional pre-civil war home still features many of its original comforts, including 15-foot ceilings, transoms over doors, 12 fireplaces, and five porches. Now surrounded by 500 acres, Bryn Bella blends historic charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal gathering place for friends and family of owners Chrissy and Keith Heard. Circa 1848.
TOUR 7 – April 9th 9-12 | April 14th 9-12 | April 17th 9-12
Ridge House, 571 Ridge Rd
Originally built in 1835 on a plot in historic downtown Columbus. This home was later moved to its present location in 1972. It has been lovingly restored by its current owner, John Klosterman, in a manner that celebrates the past and present with old world styling and modern amenities. Circa 1835.
Kidd’s Tavern, 8439 Hwy 12 E, 39766
Built by Mr. Thomason, this home once served as a tavern and stagecoach stop during the frontier era. Later, the Wood family used it as a seminary for Cumberland Presbyterian preachers. The Aaron Lorenz family now resides in this historic home. This year, we celebrate Kidd’s Tavern being 200 years old! Circa 1826.
