Visit Corinth, Mississippi [Spring 2014]

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CROSSROADSAT T HE E-MAGAZINE N1 - SPRING 2014

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SPRING FEATURES

p. 12GO GREEN!2014 Green Markets Schedule

p. 13SPRING EVENTS
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e-MAG EDITOR, MIA NICKELS [NICKELS MEDIA]COVER PHOTO: SB PHOTOGRAPHY, CORINTH, MS

HISTORY IS ONLY HALF OUR STORY.

Welcome to the Crossroads.Corinth is often referred to as Mississippis Gateway City due to its location in the northeast corner

of the state. It truly is a gateway into Mississippis history and culture. Cultural heritage sites

abound in Corinth. It is home to four museums, a National Park Service Civil War Interpretive,

pristine Civil War earthworks, historic neighborhoods, churches and cemeteries, and much more.

Corinths tree-lined streets and historic downtown brimming with eclectic shops and galleries,

museums, and quaint restaurants set it apart. ENOY!

02 WELCOME TO CORINTH

03 THE ARTS ARE ALIVE

04 ANNS OF CORINTH

05 THE BLAZING NOODELZ

07 CIVIL WAR INTERPRETIVE CTR

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08 SHILOH NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

09 CROSSROADS MUSEUM

10 REMEMBERING BILL MCPETERS

12 CORINTH GREEN MARKET

13 SPRING CALENDAR OF EVENTS13

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Springtime has once again cast its

beautiful spell on historic Corinth,

Mississippi.

The warmer weather brings an abundanceof a fun activities to the Crossroads and the

opportunity to discover Corinths rich civil war

history

Gentle breezes, and gorgeous flowers are the

hallmarks of springtime in Corinth. Come see

for yourself; EXPLORE CORINTH this spring

and experience all that this small town, family-

friendly gem has to offer.

CORINTH CIVIL WAR INTERPRETIVE CENTER

CROSSROADS MUSEUM

CROSSROADS ARENA

COLISEUM THEATRE/CIVIC CENTER

CORINTH THEATRE-ARTS

CROSSROADS REGIONAL PARK

CORINTH NATIONAL CEMETERY

CORINTH BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM

CORINTH CONTRABAND CAMP

CORINTH ARTIST GUILD GALLERY

BORROUMS DRUG STORE

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

NEW SOCO DISTRICT

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

BRICES CROSSROADS BATTLEFIELD

JACINTO COURTHOUSE

J.P. COLEMAN STATE PARK

PICKWICK LAKE

Welcome

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are alive

Corinth Artists Guild Gallery is located

in historic downtown Corinth. Artists are

represented from Corinth and a number

of surrounding communities. The gallery

spotlights different types of mediums of

artwork including acrylic canvas, oil watercolorpaintings, photography, pottery, textiles and

more. The organization is non-profit, and

there is never an admission fee to browse the

gallery. Many of the displayed items can be

purchased.

606 N. Fillmore Street (662) 665-0520 Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 am - 4 pm; by appt.

Corinth Theatre-Arts is the hub of Corinthsvibrant performing arts scene. It offers a

full season of productions, hosts theatre

camps, classes and workshops as well as

monthly Cabarets that feature poetry, stories,

monologues, skits, dance numbers and other

works from anybody brave enough to get up

on stage and share a talent.

303 Fulton Drive (662) 287-2995 Visit corinth.netfor schedule of events.

The Coliseum Theateropened in downtown

Corinth in 1924. Built by self-styled architect,

Benjamin Franklin Liddon, the Coliseum has

long been integral to the cultural development

of Northeast Mississippi. Visitors and

newcomers to Corinth are always in awe when

first viewing the grand Coliseum and express

surprise over the beautiful music hall.

404 Taylor Street (662) 284-7440

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Visit

Anns

From the cotton fields of the

Mississippi Delta, to the rich

colors and artistry of Itlay, Anns

of Corinth is one of Corinths premier

locations for gifts, home accessories,

ladies apparel, pottery, and breath-

taking floral arrrangments.

Anns features well-known favorites

like Vietri and Brighton, as well as

Made-in-Mississippi exclusives like

Peters Pottery, Stone Design and

everyones favorite, Sugarees Cakes.

Anns also offers free gift wrapping and

can ship direct to your door.

S h o pp i n g

Celebrating 33 years!For over 33 years Anns has been welcoming customers to their

Corinth location with beautiful displays, friendly chat and a daily tea.

1808 E Shiloh RoadCorinth, MS 38834

(662) 287-3606

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Blazing NoodlezExpect the unexpected.

Thai cuisine is probably the last dining

experience you would expect to find in

a small town like Corinth, but Corinth is

full of surprises and the Blazing Noodelz is a

local favorite you wont want to miss.

Chef Lynn was born in Bangkok Thailand and

raised in Uttaradit in the Northern country

side. Her family have Rice, Papaya, and

Coconut farms. Cooking has always been

a central aspect of rural Thai family life, soshe started helping her mother and aunt

prepare meals by the age of six. Her cooking

is basically the country style of Thai cuisine, it

emphasizes balance of the five basic flavors,

fresh ingredients, and homemade sauces

that are permeated with herbal flavors and

packed with flavor. Her husband Matt has

worked around Thai food as a server and chef

for 13 years, he has lots of practice helping

people new to Thai food find something

that theyll enjoy and even helping the Thai

cuisine aficionado find a pleasant surprise or

two from one of the unique rural dishes that

Blazing Noodlez offers. Just a quick survey

online will show how much the customers

of Blazing Noodlez appreciate the food, rave

reviews abound on Yelp, Urban Spoon and

Foursquare.

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Located at the site of Battery Robinett, a Union fort that fell

under Confederate attack during the Battle of Corinth, theCorinth Civil War Interpretive Center provides interactive

displays, information, audio visual presentations and other

interpretive displays to help visitors better understand

Corinths role during the Civil War.

Operated by the National Park Service as a unit of Shiloh

National Battlefield, the center is part of a growing project

to preserve key Civil War sites in and around the city of

Corinth.

The city was the base for the Confederate army that fought

at the Battle of Shiloh, but fell to Union troops following

that vicious engagement. Another Southern army led by

Generals Earl Van Dorn and Sterling Price attemped toretake the vital rail crossing in the fall of 1862. The Battle

of Corinth was a bloody Union victory that took the lives of

more than 1,700 men.

The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center occupies a key

part of the Corinth battlefield. The hill top immediately

behind the center was the site of Battery Robinett, a Union

fort that was overwhelmed by Confederate troops during

the battle. Monuments and interpretive markers dot the

landscape providing detail on the fighting that took place

on this hallowed ground.

CORINTH CIVIL WAR INTERPRETATIVE CENTER

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As Federal forces occupied major portions of the South,

enslaved people escaped from farms and plantations and

fled to safety behind Union lines. Once President Abraham

Lincolns Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation wasissued in September 1862, the number of freedom seekers

increased considerably in Union occupied Corinth.

The Corinth Contraband Camp was established by Union

General Grenville M. Dodge to accommodate these

refugees. The camp featured numerous homes, a church,

school and hospital. The freedmen cultivated and sold

cotton and vegetables in a progressive cooperative farm

program. By May 1863, the camp was making a clear profit

of $4,000 to $5,000 from it enterprises. By August, over

1,000 African American children and adults gained the

ability to read through the efforts of various benevolent

organizations. Although the camp had a modest beginning,

it became a model camp and allowed for approximately6,000 ex-slaves to establish their own individual identities.

The Corinth Contraband Camp was the first step on

the road to freedom and the struggle for equality for

thousands of former slaves. Today a portion of the historic

Corinth Contraband Camp is preserved to commemorate

those who began their journey to freedom there in 1862-

1863. This land now hosts a quarter mile walkway which

exhibits six life-size bronze sculptures depicting the men,

women, and children who inhabited the camp.

Journey to Freedom

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The Crossroads Museum at The Historic Depot in Corinth, Mississippi is home to many artifacts detailing the

history of Northern Mississippi. Permanent exhibit items include fossils, American Indian artifacts, depot and

railroad industry history displays, aviation memorabilia, an extensive Coco-cola collection. and Civil War relics.

THE CROSSROADS MUSEUM

beyond the battlefieldA new permanent exhibit honoring Corinth native and football star

Jackie Simpson recently made its debut at the Crossroads Museum

at the end of March. The late Simpson found success on the gridiron

in the NFL and CFL.

Simpsons Ole Miss helmet and a 1980 game ball from a Chargers

victory, are among the items on display. The exhibited items are

courtesy of Simpsons widow, Angela, who lives in San Diego.

As a senior at Corinth High School in 1953, Simpson logged 104

points, a record that stood until 1970. At Ole Miss, he was co-captainof the 1957 squad, and he was added to the Ole Miss Athletic Hall of

Fame in 1988. Coach John Vaught has called him one of the greatest

linemen Ole Miss ever had.

In the NFL, he played as linebacker for the Denver Broncos and

linebacker and kicker for the Oakland Raiders. He was assistant

coach for the San Diego Chargers from 1967 to 1980. He also served

as defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers, Seattle Seahawks

and Detroit Lions, and linebacker coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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PHOTO BY MARK BOEHLER

The Crossroad Museum will housea temporary exhibit entitledRemembering Bill, honoring the late

Corinth funeral director Bill McPeters.

A longtime Corinth icon, McPeters was ahead of his time

placing catchy advertisements in local newspapers and

billboards.

The McPeters exhibit features more than 100 items

including an assortment of Bills colorful clothing, hats and

ties, along with memorabilia from the business, a wooden

bear given to the local newspaper editor as a gift and his

infamous lime green flower car.

The Bill McPeters exhibit willremain on display until mid-May.

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Historic DOWNTOWN

After youve learned about

Corinths past, youll want

to explore the rest of our

story.

Be sure to explore Corinths

vibrant downtown for some

of the best shopping, food andhistoric architecture in the mid-

South. Whether youre looking

for antiques, home dcor, jewelry,

unique art work, toys or the latest

in fashions, and accesorries, youll

find it at one of Corinths local

retailers.

Hungry? Try a local specialty such

as slugburgers fried patties

traditionally made of pork and

flour or beans or Corinths

small cylindrical tamales sold by

the dozen.

Dine at the historic Generals

Quarters Inn, the new smith on

Fillmore, or perch on a soda-

fountain stool at Borroums DrugStore.

Finally, stroll through Corinths

residential district to admire the

gardens and historic homes.

None are open to the public, but

the visitors bureaus Historic

Architectural Tour brochure

highlights the antebellum homes,

Victorian showplaces and cozy

Arts and Crafts cottages.

Let us show you around.

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SPRING MARKETSApril 05, May 03, June 07

CARE Garden at the Corinth Depot

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6th Annual season of GreenMarket at the CrossroadsMuseum held at the historic

Corinth Depot in downtownCorinth, Mississippi.

The purpose of the Green Marketis to offer an opportunity for localfarmers, gardeners, artisans andcraftsman to sell their wares in anopen-air, grassroots setting.

The Green Market hopes toencourage buying locally andstimulating our economy, whileproviding a place for residents andvisitors to gather and share their

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NEWSBOYSAPRIL 11

SAWYER BROWNMAY 16

SUMMER 2014

JULY 10-12

Spring Events4/4-5 CORINTH HOME & GARDEN TOUR

4/5 HOME & OUTDOOR SHOW AND AUCTION

4/5 GREEN MARKET at the Corinth Depot

4/11 NEWSBOYS at the Crossroads Arena

4/12 CORINTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

presents Wizards and Wands

4/15 TRI-STATE REBEL CLUB

4/17-18 NPS Contraband Camp Symposium

5/2 FILMS ON FILLMORE - Frozen

5/3 33RDANNUAL COKE 10K

5/3 GREEN MARKET at the Corinth Depot

5/14-18 CROSSROADS SUMMER FEST5/16 SAWYER BROWN at the Crossroads Arena

WEEKLY

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