Peril on the Pearl: Grierson's Fiery Rampage Through Simpson County, During the American Civil War

Author, and Civil War Historian, Jim Woodrick leads us through Union General Benjamin Grierson's raid through Simpson County, during the American Civil War. Westville, MS, was a key destination for General Grierson, leaving behind a pillaged County and architectural destruction.
H. Grady Howell, Jr., Mississippi Author and Historian brings many published books for purchase, as our Event Vendor.
Co-Lin, Simpson County Campus
151 Co-Lin Dr.
​Mendenhall, MS

Simpson County Community Events, Behind-the-scenes, and educational information about the history of Simpson County, MS ~ 1824-1924.

Events begin in January, 2024, with a summer Finale on July 4, 2024, where the Sesquicentennial Time Capsule will be unearthed, opened, and a new time capsule replaced for Simpson Countians' 250th Celebration in the year 2074.