Pass Christian Historical Society Calendar of Events 2025
Unless otherwise noted:
General Membership Meetings are on the 2nd Monday at 7P October and November. There is also a Holiday gathering the first Monday in December for the December Membership meeting. Special General Membership meetings may be scheduled during the year.
Monthly Luncheons are on the 4th Monday of the month at 12N.
Please note that reservations are required for the luncheons.
Additional information regarding reservations follows the calendar entries.
Monday January 13, 2025, 7P Membership Meeting
“Home Front Battles” with Dr. Charles Bolton
Monday, January 27, 2025, 12N Luncheon with Speaker
"Stennis Space Center: Past, Present and Future" with Valerie Buckingham with NASA
Monday, February 24, 2025, 12N Luncheon with Speaker
Davy Murrah will speak about the History of the Pascagoula River Swamp.
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 12N - 2P St. Paddy’s Day Parade Toasting Station !!!Members!!!
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 12N – 2P Parade Rolls at 1:00!!
No reservations needed. Come join the fun and enjoy the parade!!
Bring a snack to share!! Coffee, water, ice, soft drinks provided along with a glass of wine for toasting!! 🥂
No charge for current members and 2 accompanying guests.
Plan to renew your membership for 2025 if you haven’t already!!
See you there! ☘️
Monday, March 24, 2025, 12N Luncheon with Speaker
Philip Shaw will speak on "The Design and History of the Sea Wall" at the March luncheon. He spoke several years ago, but he's updated his talk with more information.
Monday, April 28, 2025, 12N Luncheon with Speaker
T. J. Pruitt with Mississippi Power will speak on “100 Years of Mississippi Power”
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2P - 5P Tour of Homes There will be 4 houses on tour this year.
There will be 4 houses on tour this year. This year’s featured homes are: 127 Seal Avenue, c. 1895; 513 East Scenic Drive; c. 1880-1910, 765 East Scenic Drive, 1972 and 2008; 925 East Scenic Drive, c. 1978. Guests will enjoy the Society’s traditional Tour Tea on the lovely porches at 765 East Scenic Drive.
More information can be found at the Tour of Homes 2025 page.
Monday, May 19, 2025, 12N Luncheon with Speaker
A Celebration honoring our PCHS!
Local Historical Society of the Year Award
Catherine Myers Book Award
-Marion Barnwell will speak on “All the Things We Didn’t Say”-Mississippi history through the eyes of 2 generations of women
Monday, June 23, 2025, 12N Luncheon with Speaker
Richard Voorhies will speak on “Chennault: A Rebel in China”
Monday, July 28, 2025 12N Luncheon with Speaker
Professor Douglas Bristol will speak on “Building Bridges: Black GIs, Military Labor and the Fight for Equality in World War II.”
Monday, August 25, 2025 11:30A Luncheon with Speaker
This special presentation will be at Trinity Episcopal Church Hall, 125 Church Av, Pass Christian
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION AND TIME
This luncheon will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Remembering Hurricane Katrina—Stories of Survival, Loss and Recovery.
We will hear short narratives from multiple speakers to recall the losses we suffered and celebrate the resilience we demonstrated in bouncing back from utter ruin.
Speakers are:
· Amy Steiner who survived the loss of her house,
· Chief Deputy Sheriff Craig Necaise who escaped from the town library,
· Robin Rafferty and Liz Ishee who rescued a man washed out of his house,
· Chuck Wood will talk about those first post-Katrina days,
· City leaders Chipper McDermott, Malcolm Jones and Joe Piernas will talk about getting Pass Christian on the road to recovery.
Please note the price for this luncheon is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members.
Monday, September 22, 2025 12N Luncheon with Speaker
Scott Tilton-with the New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures will speak on “Musiques-An Anthology of Louisiana Music in French and Creole”
Monday, October 27, 2025 12N Luncheon with Speaker/ Membership Meeting
Brother Rogers from MDAH will speak on “Places in Mississippi Named for Famous People in the War of 1812.
Trustee Nominating Committee presents candidates to Membership.
Monday, November 10, 2025 7P Membership Meeting
Election of three new Trustees. Speaker TBD
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6P Holiday Membership Party
Holiday Membership Cocktail Party 1st Monday in December 6P - 8:30P
Location TBD
Friday, December 5, 2025 5P Christmas in the Pass Parade Viewing.
Come join the fun at the Historical Society!! BYOB and a snack to share!! December 5, 5PM No Reservations Needed
Please Note the following regarding luncheons.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION by Friday 5 PM prior to Monday luncheon!
$15.00 Members/17.00 Non-members.
The special presentation 8/25 will be $15.00 Members/$20.00 Non-members
Call 228-452-7254 or Email: reservations@passhistory.org.
Please cancel by Sunday so PCHS does not incur the cost of an unused lunch.
Sorry BUT, NO Walk-Ins, NO Observers and NO Standing Reservations.
Seating is limited to 50.