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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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...
Fungi Presentation
Fungi Presentation
Join the Friends of Noxubee Refuge on September 1st at 6:00 pm to hear Clarissa Balbalian, speak on Fungi. The Presentation will take place at the Starkville Public Library, 326...
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...
Downtown at Sundown
Downtown at Sundown
Starkville Properties is presenting one final installment of Downtown at Sundown featuring Honeyboy & Boots at The Cadence Bank Pavilion at Fire Station Park.
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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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Soccer vs Louisiana Tech
Soccer vs Louisiana Tech
Mississippi State Soccer takes on Louisiana Tech for their Alumni Game! We also invite all youth to come out and build a pet rock for National Pet Rock Day!
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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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Team Trivia
Team Trivia
Get a team together and come enjoy food and beverages during Team Trivia at Dave's Dark Horse Tavern!
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Customer Service 101 with Chick-fil-A
Customer Service 101 with Chick-fil-A
If you are a Partnership member, join us at The Gallery at Dunkington, for a one hour customer service training seminar, compliments of Chick-fil-A! Food will be provided!
Trivia Night at Chick-fil-A: “Office” Politics
Trivia Night at Chick-fil-A: “Office” Politics
Join us for the first of two Trivia Nights in September. Form teams of up to 6 people and compete for FREE Chick-fil-A food, including a catering package for the...
CDAF Singer Songwriter Competition
CDAF Singer Songwriter Competition
Come to Dave's Dark Horse Tavern to enjoy hearing from local artists and get into the competetition!
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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...
Jodie Ross at Georgia Blue
Jodie Ross at Georgia Blue
Enjoy live music from Jodie Ross at Georgia Blue. Jodie is a Mississippi-born and raised singer/songwriter. Her musical style is an eclectic mix of country, classic rock, the 90s, and...
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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
First Responders 5k
First Responders 5k
First Responders 5k First Responders 5k Run is happening on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 09:00AM CDT at 195 E Lee Blvd with tickets starting at $20.00 A 5k run...
12th Annual OCHS Dog Paddle
12th Annual OCHS Dog Paddle
The 12th Annual OCHS Dog Paddle is a pool party for dogs and a fundraiser for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society. Bring your dogs to swim with you at the...
Kayla Marie’s Learning Train
Kayla Marie’s Learning Train
The Book Mart & Cafe hosts Story Time with Kayla Marie conductor of the Learning Train!
Self Defense Clinic
Self Defense Clinic
We are happy to host another free self defense clinic at Downtown Martial Arts Academy on September 10th! We will start at 2:00, and spend two hours discussing skills and...
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University Baptist Church Service
University Baptist Church Service
University Baptist Church will hold a service at Dave's Dark Horse Tavern.
Soccer vs Presbyterian College
Soccer vs Presbyterian College
Mississippi State Soccer takes on Presbyterian College for First Responders Day.
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Mississippi State Career Center Career Expo
Mississippi State Career Center Career Expo
Career Expo is MSU's largest career fair. It is for the recruitment of MSU students and alumni of all majors for internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities. Come and network with...
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Mississippi State Career Center Career Expo
Mississippi State Career Center Career Expo
Career Expo is MSU's largest career fair. It is for the recruitment of MSU students and alumni of all majors for internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities. Come and network with...
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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...
Flick at Fire Station Park
Flick at Fire Station Park
Flicks at Fire Station Park Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 6 p.m. Park and Food Sales Open 6:30 p.m. Trivia & “Dress Like a Pirate” contest 7 p.m. Movie Showing Begins...
Flicks at Fire Station Park – “Pirate of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl”
Flicks at Fire Station Park – “Pirate of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl”
Chick-fil-A Starkville is partnering with the Starkville Main Street Association for a great outdoor movie event. We’ll be showing “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.” In addition...
Soccer vs Arkansas
Soccer vs Arkansas
Mississippi State Soccer takes on their first SEC opponent of the season against Arkansas where they will recognize Faculty Staff Members of Mississippi State University. Make sure to wear maroon...
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.
5 events,
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
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated Informational
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated Informational
Learn about becoming a member of one of the leading service organizations.
Starkville – Mississippi State University Symphony Orchestra: Strings Concert
Starkville – Mississippi State University Symphony Orchestra: Strings Concert
Since 1969, the Starkville-MSU Symphony has provided the greater Starkville area and the Golden Triangle with a true community grown experience of classical music. With the goal of introducing this...
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HOT GIRL WALK
HOT GIRL WALK
Join us for an inspirational walk around the Research Park. Open to women of ALL ages!
HOT GIRL WALKING CLUB
HOT GIRL WALKING CLUB
Join us for an inspirational walk around the MSU Research Park. (Meeting at the Rose Garden) Open to women of ALL ages. Bring a friend, neighbor, co-worker.
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Trivia Night at Chick-fil-A: Simply “Marvel”-ous
Trivia Night at Chick-fil-A: Simply “Marvel”-ous
Join us for the second of two Trivia Nights in September. Form teams of up to 6 people and compete for FREE Chick-fil-A food, including a catering package for the...
3 events,
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...
The Bold O’Donaghues at Dave’s
The Bold O’Donaghues at Dave’s
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day with the Bold O’Donaghues at Dave's Dark Horse Tavern
4 events,
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
Proximity Rule at Dave’s
Proximity Rule at Dave’s
MSU vs Bowling Green followed by Proximity Rule at Dave's Dark Horse Tavern
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Bulldog Brunch and Browse
SPECIAL SHOPPING & DINING HOURS ON GAMEDAY WEEKENDS It’s gameday weekend in Starkville, and beginning this Sunday following Mississippi State University games, you’ll enjoy special shopping and dining hours with...
Soccer vs LSU
Soccer vs LSU
Mississippi State Soccer takes on LSU for their Pups at the Pitch Game! Bring your furry friends out and help us cheer on the Bulldogs to victory!
Kris Lee reading and Wyly Bigger
Kris Lee reading and Wyly Bigger
Kris Lee’s reading from his newly released book of poetry 7-9pm followed by Wyly Bigger on piano 9-11 for Service Industry Sunday at Dave's Dark Horse Tavern
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Membership 101
Membership 101
Come learn about all of your wonderful membership benefits. Starkville Partnership is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Membership 101 Time: Sep 29, 2022 09:00 AM Central Time...
Magnolia Dermatology Ribbon Cutting
Magnolia Dermatology Ribbon Cutting
Come Celebrate with us and cut the grand opening ribbon at Magnolia Dermatology Clinic!
Wild Witches Ride
Wild Witches Ride
Join in the fun of fundraising for the J. L. King Community Center. Entry fees are $30 for adults and $5 for children.
Lyceum Series – Dionne Warwick
Lyceum Series – Dionne Warwick
Six-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick will be performing at the Bettersworth Auditorium located in Lee Hall at Mississippi State University to kick off the 2022-2023 Lyceum Series. Doors open...
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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...
Sales and Ales
Sales and Ales
This event provides ticket holders with a complementary cup and craft beer tasting from several local retailers who will be offering 20% discounts on their entire store. Check-in for the...
Rock Vegas
Rock Vegas
Enjoy a live performance from Lillian Axe, Twist, and Four Way Stop at Hobie's on Main to raise money for the Bulldog Initiative and assist in NIL opportunities for Mississippi...
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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
The Farm at Starkville Fall Season Opening
The Farm at Starkville Fall Season Opening
Join us for the grand opening of our second annual fall season at The Farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, train rides, bounce houses and much more! More information available on...
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