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Event Details

  • 01/27/2013

    Location: William M. Colmer Visitor Center | Map Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Fee Information: none Contact Name: Susan Blair Contact Email: e-mail us Contact Phone Number: 228-875-9057

Sunday, January 27th - 2:00 - Hidden History of Ship Island

Did you know that a woman was held prisoner on Ship Island during the Civil War? Or that former slaves joined the Union Army and were stationed there for almost three years? Join us in the warmth of the William M. Colmer Visitor Center auditorium to learn more about the lesser known stories of Ship Island in the 19th century.