HEAR THE STORIES OF THE PAST
The stories of Starkville and Oktibbeha County can be found in the rich tapestries woven at each of our local museums, the Starkville Civil Rights Project, and the beauty of the architecture in our historic buildings and districts.
As you experience the heritage tourism opportunities in our town, we hope you will be immersed in the history of blues music, civil rights, antebellum homes and the stories of those who built our community.
Historic Districts
Stroll through the streets of some of Starkville’s historic districts and Mississippi State University to view the different architectural styles and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Churches
Churches built in Starkville’s early days include fine examples of several architectural styles. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection -105 North Montgomery StreetFirst Baptist Church – 106 East Lampkin StreetFirst Presbyterian Church – 307 University DriveFirst United Methodist Church – 200 West Lampkin Street First…
Historic Buildings
Hotel Chester Constructed in 1925, the Hotel Chester is located at Main and Jackson streets in the Old Main District of downtown Starkville. Since its construction, the building has had a succession of different owners and uses. After undergoing extensive renovations in…
Blues Music Trail
Home to several blues artists, Oktibbeha County and Starkville are part of the Mississippi Blues Trail which highlights the contributions of artists who lived in the area. Big Joe Williams Born in 1903 near the Noxubee Swamp at the southern…
Museums & Exhibits
With the nation’s largest, privately held material on Abraham Lincoln, the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, the John Grisham Room, the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, and nine other museums housing items from insects to historic costumes and textiles, you will…
Civil Rights Movement
The stories of the Civil Rights Movement in Starkville, Mississippi, and The South have been chronicled through video interviews in a digital oral and public history project at Mississippi State University. Unity Park in Downtown Starkville honors the contributions of…
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Friends of Starkville Library Book Sale
Friends of Starkville Library Book Sale
Friends of the Starkville Library hosts a monthly book sale the first Monday of the month at the Starkville Public Library from noon until 6 p.m. If the sale falls...
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What can acupuncture do for you?
What can acupuncture do for you?
Starkville Acupuncture practitioner Clare O'Nan will discuss how acupuncture is used to treat a variety of maladies, including Alpha-gal syndrome. Lunch will be provided, so preregistration is required. Call, text...
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
Joe Lee Author Event at Book Mart & Cafe’
Joe Lee Author Event at Book Mart & Cafe’
Author and Book Publisher Joe Lee will be signing his ninth book "Resting Place" on August 11th from 5-7pm. A fast paced novel set in the early eighties this book...
Soccer vs Samford (Exhibition)
Soccer vs Samford (Exhibition)
Mississippi State Soccer begins the season with an exhibition match against Samford.
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
Wilderness Workshop
Wilderness Workshop
The last in our series of workshops focused on the priorities of survival. This final workshop participants will be presented with hands on training in both primitive and modern techniques...
Hunter’s Education
Hunter’s Education
To obtain hunter education certification, students must be at least 10 years of age and must attend all classroom hours and pass written exam. All persons born after January 1,...
Drive-Thru Community Resource Fair
Drive-Thru Community Resource Fair
Come by the new Five Horizons Health Services building for access to opportunities and resources for individuals and families! Opportunities and resources will include free health screenings, voter registration, employment...
Drive- Thru Community Resource Fair
Drive- Thru Community Resource Fair
Come by the new Five Horizons Health Services building for access to opportunities and resources for individuals and families! Opportunities and Resources: Health Screenings Voter Registration Employment Information School District...
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Soccer vs Southeastern Louisiana (Exhibition)
Soccer vs Southeastern Louisiana (Exhibition)
Mississippi State Soccer will take on Southeastern Louisiana in the second exhibition match of the year.
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
Sturgis Cruise-In Nights
Sturgis Cruise-In Nights
Bring your car, truck or motorcycle & come hangout with us on Main St., Hwy 12, in Sturgis every third Friday of the month, March through October.
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Dawg Daze Open 2022 presented by Chick-fil-A Starkville
Dawg Daze Open 2022 presented by Chick-fil-A Starkville
The Dawg Daze Open is a 1 day PDGA sanctioned, C-Tier tournament organized by the Starkville Disc Golf Association. The tournament will be 2 rounds of disc golf held at...
Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
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Soccer vs Lipscomb
Soccer vs Lipscomb
Soccer takes on Lipscomb in the first regular season game of the season. All youth that did a soccer camp with the Bulldogs are invited back to the game to...
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
Starkville Parks and Recreation Shopping Event at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Starkville Parks and Recreation Shopping Event at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Enjoy 20% off of your entire purchase in-store and online, courtesy of Starkville Parks & Recreation and Academy Sports.
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Soccer vs Minnesota
Soccer vs Minnesota
Mississippi State Soccer will take on the Gophers of Minnesota in a big match. Join us for Hot Yoga on the field after the game and pick up a free...
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19th Annual Get Swept Up!
19th Annual Get Swept Up!
Make plans to join us for Get Swept Up! in 2022! More than 580 volunteers will take to the streets, parks, and other outdoor areas of Starkville armed with rakes,...
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Wilderness Living and Survival Course
Immersive family friendly training experience. 3 days and 2 nights of fun and adventure! Our wilderness living course covers everything in our Basic survival course along with some special bushcrafting...
Soccer vs South Alabama
Soccer vs South Alabama
Mississippi State Soccer takes on South Alabama for International Night!
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
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