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 Rich Heritage |
Today - A Reason to Celebrate |
Bright Future |
| Summit, Mississippi, was founded in 1856 by Col. William H. Garland, grand-nephew of the famed patriot Patrick Henry. However, there would have been no Summit had there been no decision to route a major north-south rail connector through the beautiful, hilly, piney forested lands of SW Mississippi. The Historical Society was formed to preserve the homes, buildings, memorabilia and stories of those early settlers. |
Last year we celebrated Summit's Sesquicentennial with a series of exciting events. The Historical Society was a major contributor to the success of this important event, but we invite you to join us in a virtual tour of many exciting actvities and programs sponsored by the Society. Click on the link to our Photo Album to see extensive coverage of the Sesquicentennial, this year's Art Show, Santa's visit to Summit and more! Or visit our Program and Projects pages to discover more about recent and upcoming activities. |
Preservation and restoration are the catchwords for the future of Summit, as members of the Historical Society joined with the Town's efforts to become a Certified Local Government, which included adoption of a preservation ordinance, establishment of a preservation commission and a historic district. The buildings in Summit's downtown area are 100 years old, meriting such efforts; Summit has an incredible inventory of Reconstruction-era homes, ripe for restoration. | |
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| SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. |
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P.O. Box 177, 701 Calhoun Street
Summit, MS 39666 |
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Tel.: 601-276-2412 |
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| Next Quarterly Meeting |
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Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Summit City Hall -- Please note location change... |
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Regular Quarterly Meeting - Hudora Cain Lewman will speak on the history of Summit |
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| Membership Renewal |
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Annual Membership Dues are $25 per person;
Please in send your dues now |
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New By-Laws were approved |
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Order form for Summit History Book | |
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