A celebration is underway commemorating the 203rd birthday of Jefferson Davis.
Jefferson Finis Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) was a leader in every sense of the word. Although he was born in Louisiana he represented Mississippi. His life and career was very complex and dedicated. After graduating from the United Stated Military Academy in West Point his career went from military to congressional and onto President of the Confederate States. Afterwards he retired near Biloxi, Mississippi where he wrote his memoirs of the war. His home in Biloxi was named Beauvoir that gave him the quiet and peace he dearly welcomed.
In November of 1889 he passed away while in New Orleans from pneumonia. His funeral was the largest the South has ever seen. It is estimated that over 200,000 people attended. Jefferson Davis was interred in the Metairie Cemetery in Louisiana. But in 1893 he was re-interred in the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia is considered the Confederate capital where he was finally laid to rest.
For more historical information about Jefferson Davis you can visit your local library or read the passages from Wikipedia where more of his life story is detailed chronologically.
Jefferson Davis’ 203rd birthday celebration is open to the public. There is a charge for admission. The party held in Biloxi will include entertainment, tours, history displays, cake and much, much more.
Date: 6/3/11
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Beauvoir – 2244 Beach Blvd – Biloxi, MS
Contact: Rick Forte
Phone: (228) 338-4400
Admission: Charge – call for details!
Enjoy the party and experience the history of this great man come to life!
“Beauvoir License Plates are now available!!!!”
The Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans has commissioned a Beauvoir License Plate in honor of the Sesquicentennial of The War Between the States for all Mississippi Residents!
This Commemorative License Plate is now available at your County Tax Collector's Office, and will only be available for issue in 2011, so be sure to GET YOURS NOW!!! Funds from the issue of this beautiful limited edition plate will be used for the benefit of Beauvoir. If you don't see it; ASK FOR IT!!!!!”
See a photo of this once in a lifetime license plate in the attached slide show.
Copyright 2011 Beverly Mucha / All Rights Reserved
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