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 The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving the diverse cultural heritage of Vicksburg,
Mississippi, the Mississippi Delta, and the American South. The
Foundation works to achieve its goals by creating and hosting cultural
activities at the Southern Cultural Heritage Complex.
 Our
upcoming activities suit many
interests, and our past activities
are a testimony of the rich cultural heritage of Vicksburg,
Mississippi.
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May 2012 printable
newsletter
(229 KB Adobe Reader file)
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SCHF Event Calendar
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Facebook Events Page (must sign into Facebook to view)
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The
National Park
Service has awarded the Southern Cultural Heritage
Foundation a $24,200 grant to organize and sponsor a
year-long celebration to honor the spirit and works of
Vicksburg nature artist, Hobbs Freeman.
Press release
Hobbs Celebration and Festival web site:
www.hobbsfreemanartsandnature.com
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Preparations are at full speed for the
24th Annual Over the River Run scheduled for
Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 8am. If your organization would like to become one
of the valued sponsors for one of the largest and most picturesque races in the
state...click
HERE.
Based on your level of sponsorship, your organization will receive publicity and
advertising through various promotional efforts. Proceeds from the race will
benefit the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation.
This is an excellent opportunity for your business to be involved with a fun,
community health related event. Please take a moment to review the sponsorship
opportunities. Send your completed form to the address below. Please make checks
payable to "SCHF".
Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation
1302 Adams Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Thank you for your consideration, and we appreciate your partnership in this
endeavor. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 601.631.2997.
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Vendor applications are being
accepted through August 1st, 2012 for the Southern Cultural Heritage
Foundation's fifth-annual “Holly Days” Arts and
Crafts Show Saturday, December 1st, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
“Holly Days” will feature a variety of vendors from the city and state
to showcase their talents. The show will precede Vicksburg Main
Street’s Annual Christmas Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. Space is limited and
acceptance to the Show will be based on the images of the crafts/art
submitted with an application. Exhibit space is $40 for SCHF members
and $50 for nonmembers.
Download vendor
application form Press release
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The SCHF needs your help!!!
As with old buildings/structures, there is always something that needs
repairing. That being said, the SCHF is in desperate need of your help!!!
Because of the age of the water pipes underground of the cultural center, there
have been several leaks discovered. The repair cost is estimated at $13,000.
This was a very much unexpected problem.
If you would like to assist financially with this issue, checks need to made
payable to the SCHF (write “Water Leak” in the memo of your check) and send to
1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Your donation is fully tax
deductible.
We so appreciate your support!!!!!!
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SCH Auditorium Repair &
Stabilization is COMPLETE!
This project is made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Department of
Archives & History of $150,000 with required matching funds of $38,000.
We have raised $20,797 toward the $38,000 needed for the
matching funds. Because we have yet to raise the remaining
funds, we are forced to use our general fund.
We are STILL accepting contributions toward this project.
REMEMBER: contributions of $50/or more will be listed on a
plaque that will be permanently located in the foyer of the
Historic Auditorium
Check out photos of the progress...
Checks need to made out to the SCHF (write MDAH grant in the memo of your check)
and send to 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Your donation is tax
deductible.
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More activities...
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WLBT
article,
Going back in time with the Sisters of Mercy, February 20, 2009.
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Richard McComas,
SCHF guitar instructor,
has some openings for guitar lessons.
If you are interested or would like more information, please
call 601-529-6505 or email
mccomasmusic@hotmail.com.
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A memorial fund in honor of
Mother Clementine Phelan and the
Sisters of Mercy has been established by Mrs. Edna Henry Hosemann, Mrs.
Elizabeth Henry Nelson and Mr. George Nelson, and Pat and Lance Dichter in honor
of their aunt. Press
release.
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Looking for that unique gift
for that special someone? Consider the special
Cultural Center Crosses
created by Misty Clendenin. All
proceeds go to support the buildings and all programs at the
Southern Cultural Heritage Center. The crosses are only $10
each, plus tax.
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The SCHF is an ideal place to
hold weddings, receptions, performances, reunions, lectures,
and business meetings. Space available for rent include the classrooms in the
1930s Academy Building and the 1880s Auditorium featuring a
stage, 24-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors.
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Check out the musical montage of past programs and events held here at the
Center, The Southern Cultural Experience
at the bottom of this page.
 Important
Community links...
Vicksburg/Warren Chamber of Commerce
Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Vicksburg Main Street
Vicksburg Theatre Guild
and Gold in the Hills
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