Welcome to the Pearl River County Historical Society
The Pearl River County Historical Society welcomes you to our online home. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and heritage of Pearl River County. Through our museum collections, monthly meetings, newsletter, and other educational programs, we aim to engage the community and foster an appreciation for our local history. Explore our resources and get involved in preserving the stories that shape our county's unique identity.
Historical Museum
Beginning Tuesday July 29, 2025, the Museum will be open on Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9 am until 12 noon, and on Thursday afternoon from 2 pm until 4:30 pm.
Call or text Jerry at 601 590-3268 to tour the museum or volunteer your help.
Pictured above is the wrought iron gate from the E. F. Tate home on North Main St. The home burned to the ground the night of May 4, 1968, apparently the work of vagrants or vandals.
Membership
Membership Invitation
We invite you to become a member of the Pearl River Historical Society. By joining, you will play a vital role in preserving and sharing the unique history of Pearl River County and its surrounding areas. Your involvement helps ensure that our community's stories and heritage are collected, maintained, and passed on to future generations.
Historical Information Wanted
Help us gather the history of Pearl River County and the surrounding areas. Follow the link above to the information wanted page.
Early Picayune settlements
Educational Programs
Our educational programs provide a deep dive into the history of Pearl River County. We offer a newsletter and meeting programs that are perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and community members eager to learn more about our rich past.
Keeping in Touch with the Historical Society and Museum
August 2025
August 22, 1928
July 2025
Up Coming Events
Monthly potluck luncheon Meeting
Oct. 8, 2025
Program Description
Blood Moon over Bohemia
Is the title of the presentation that will be delivered by Charles Ballay and Susan Mustafa.
Nov. 12, 2025
Charles Schmitz will present a program on Huey P. Long.
Huey P. Long was a prominent Louisiana figure known for his influential political career and strong leadership. His legacy is marked by both controversy and significant social reforms, which shaped the course of American history in the early twentieth century.
Historical Society Meetings
Meeting Location
Unless otherwise specified, all Historical Society meetings are held in the Holland Room at Crosby Memorial Library on Goodyear Blvd.
Meeting Schedule
- Potluck luncheon begins at 11:30.
- Business meeting starts at 11:45.
- Program commences at 12:00.
Frequency
Historical Society meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month.
Contact us
Location
P. O. Box 966
39466 Picayune
Get Involved Today!
Join us in preserving the rich history of Pearl River County. Whether through membership, volunteering, or attending events, your involvement makes a difference.