Telling the People's Story: From Tape and Transcript to Public Programs

There is no charge for the conference, but in order to plan for the correct numbers, we ask that you register. It is particularly important that you sign up and pay for any meals you plan to eat with us during the conference.

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Reservations for Meals and Refreshments
Although Port Gibson boasts one of Mississippi’s most significant collections of historic buildings (20 distinct architectural styles), it has a more limited choice of eateries. We have arranged for the following meal options during the conference. Prices, which include taxes and gratuities, are quoted on a per person basis and must be paid in advance by August 30.

Friday, Sept. 17
Box lunch at MCC during registration 12-1:00
Price $6.00 per person times _____ people = $______________

Opening Dinner/Reception at Gibson’s Landing,
a very fine Federal style antebellum home.
Includes live entertainment and drinks.
Price $25.00 per person times ____ people = $______________

Saturday, Sept. 18
Picnic on the grounds of a shaded and landscaped
Community Park. Roast pig or choice of other
barbecued meat and vegetables. Soft drinks included.
Price $15.50 per person times ____ people = $______________

Catered buffet-style dinner of heavy hors
d’oeuvres at MCC’s restored gallery building.
Price $25.00 per person times ____ people = $______________

Also available at 2:30 p.m. a guided walking tour of
historic Port Gibson homes and churches.
Price $5.00 per person (min. 15) times ___ = $______________

Sunday, Sept. 19
Lunch: choose your venue from those below.
___ Bernheimer House B&B, outstanding c. 1901 stick house.
___ Restoration Café restaurant in unique c. 1840 commercial bldg.
Price $18.50 per person times ____ people = $______________

Total for meals and walking tour (total lines above
and include check or money order). $______________

Hotel and motel accommodations in Port Gibson are quite limited. The following hotels have agreed to offer group rates to our guests who reserve rooms before August 30. Please call them directly.

GRAND GULF INN MOTEL (just north of town on Hwy 61) $32/34.50
601-437-8811

FAIRFIELD INN (30 miles north in Vicksburg) $64
601-636-1811 (mention group Mississippi Cultural Crossroads)

RAINBOW HOTEL AND CASINO (30 miles north in Vicksburg) $59
601-638-7111 (mention group # P38182)

Please print, complete, and mail by August 30 with your check or money order for meals to:

Telling the People's Story
Mississippi Cultural Crossroads
507 Market Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150