Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area

09/15/2026

See the Emmy Award-winning story of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Vietnamese fishing community on the big screen.

Join us in Biloxi for a special screening of The Fisher People, a powerful documentary sharing the stories of Vietnamese refugees who built new lives along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Through firsthand accounts, the film explores the families who came to the Coast after the Vietnam War, many finding opportunity in the seafood and fishing industries. Their stories are part of the history, culture and identity of our coastal communities today.

The Fisher People Screening
Wednesday, September 23
7–8:30 p.m.
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Biloxi

The screening will be followed by a brief **panel discussion with the filmmakers.

Presented by MSU Films and Mississippi Public Broadcasting in partnership with the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area.

Reserve your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-fisher-people-screening-tickets-1999696197156

09/15/2026

What if one of the most important homes in American architectural history was hiding right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast?

The Charnley-Norwood House in Ocean Springs was originally built in 1890 as a winter retreat for Chicago couple James and Helen Charnley. The home is credited to legendary architect Louis H. Sullivan, working with his young apprentice, Frank Lloyd Wright, who would go on to become one of the most famous architects in American history.

The Charnleys came south to escape Chicago winters and city life, settling along quiet East Beach. After they sold the property to Fred and Elizabeth Norwood in 1896, disaster struck. The house burned in 1897 and was rebuilt with Sullivan’s involvement, creating the home that stands today.

More than 125 years later, you can still walk through the house and see architectural ideas that were remarkably modern for their time: a low horizontal profile, wide porches, natural materials, and a design connected to its coastal setting.

Today, the Charnley-Norwood House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Mississippi Landmark.

And it’s right here in Ocean Springs.

Have you ever visited the Charnley-Norwood House?

📍 509 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

09/14/2026

One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s favorite annual fundraisers is coming up!

The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum will host its 41st Annual $10,000 Drawdown on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the museum in Biloxi.

Tickets are $100 and admit two guests. Your ticket includes a seafood buffet, open bar, and a chance to win $10,000, all while supporting the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum and its work preserving the history and heritage of our Gulf Coast.

Saturday, September 19
Cocktails & dinner: 6 p.m.
Drawdown: 7 p.m.
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
115 1st Street, Biloxi

The online silent auction is also open and will close at 8 p.m. on September 19.

For ticket information, call (228) 435-6320 while tickets are still available.

A fun night for a great cause, supporting an organization that does so much to preserve and share the story of Mississippi’s maritime and seafood heritage!

Purchase tickets at https://www.maritimemuseum.org/event-details/41st-annual-10000-drawdown

Bid on Silent Auction Items at https://event.gives/msimdrawdown26

09/14/2026

We’re hiring!

The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area, a program of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, is looking for a Historic Preservation Coordinator to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in historic preservation, cultural heritage, community outreach, grants, project management, sustainability, and coastal resilience. The position works with communities and partners across Mississippi’s six coastal counties to help preserve and promote the places and stories that make the Gulf Coast special.

Position: Historic Preservation Coordinator
Job Classification: Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist III
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience
Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Job Number: 9410-0450-20260909HAR

View the full job listing and apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi/jobs/5476080/historic-preservation-coordinator?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

More information about employment with MDMR:
https://dmr.ms.gov/employment/

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09/14/2026

We’re hiring!

The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area, a program of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, is looking for a Historic Preservation Coordinator to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in historic preservation, cultural heritage, community outreach, grants, project management, sustainability, and coastal resilience. The position works with communities and partners across Mississippi’s six coastal counties to help preserve and promote the places and stories that make the Gulf Coast special.

Position: Historic Preservation Coordinator
Job Classification: Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist III
Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Job Number: 9410-0450-20260909HAR

View the full job listing and apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi/jobs/5476080/historic-preservation-coordinator?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Please share and help us spread the word!

Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

09/14/2026

Mississippi Historical Marker Monday

Mississippi City Courthouse

Marker Transcript

MISSISSIPPI CITY COURTHOUSE

Constructed in 1893 as part of the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s office, the “Old Courthouse,” located here, was a two-story, red brick edifice. It was the last remaining structure associated with a complex of courthouse buildings in Mississippi City, which served as the county seat from 1841 until 1902, when the county seat was moved to Gulfport. The original building was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the present replica was constructed in 2009.

Location

Mississippi City Courthouse Historical Marker
Old Harrison County Courthouse Museum
1008 24th Avenue
Gulfport, Mississippi 39501

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Mark your calendar for Friday Sept. 11th at 6:30pm to hear from Live Oak Specialist Larry Tucei at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs!

An event at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center invites the public to learn more about trees on the Coast.

09/10/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at 10 AM for the official unveiling ceremony of The Story of Pascagoula: A Historical Pathway at Lighthouse Park! We can’t wait to reflect on our incredible story with all of you!