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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Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom...
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49th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Join us from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. each day for the 49th Annual Holiday Bazaar.
Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night
🎤 Karaoke every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00! Join us for Karaoke Night on the biggest outdoor stage in Starkvegas! Hosted by Georgia Blue and brought to you by The Music Biz....
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Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Join Starkville's own Quilting Club for fun and informative quilting workshops weekly! Please call Lisa Cox 662-323-2294 for more information!
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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 fellow...
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Breakfast with Santa!
Breakfast with Santa!
Come meet Santa and enjoy classic and modern holiday music with the SSO Community Chorus. Meet us at First United Methodist, Connection Building at 10:00 am!
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Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom...
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New Member Onboarding Workshop
New Member Onboarding Workshop
Come learn all about your chamber membership and how to utilize your member benefits!
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Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night
🎤 Karaoke every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00! Join us for Karaoke Night on the biggest outdoor stage in Starkvegas! Hosted by Georgia Blue and brought to you by The Music Biz....
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Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Join Starkville's own Quilting Club for fun and informative quilting workshops weekly! Please call Lisa Cox 662-323-2294 for more information!
Magnolia Amateur Radio Club meeting
Magnolia Amateur Radio Club meeting
The Magnolia Amateur Radio Club, K5DY, of Starkville meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 7 PM. The in-person meeting place is the Oktibbeha County Emergency Operations Center 2nd floor...
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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 fellow...
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Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom...
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Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night
🎤 Karaoke every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00! Join us for Karaoke Night on the biggest outdoor stage in Starkvegas! Hosted by Georgia Blue and brought to you by The Music Biz....
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Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Join Starkville's own Quilting Club for fun and informative quilting workshops weekly! Please call Lisa Cox 662-323-2294 for more information!
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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 fellow...
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Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night
🎤 Karaoke every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00! Join us for Karaoke Night on the biggest outdoor stage in Starkvegas! Hosted by Georgia Blue and brought to you by The Music Biz....
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Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Join Starkville's own Quilting Club for fun and informative quilting workshops weekly! Please call Lisa Cox 662-323-2294 for more information!
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Karaoke Night
🎤 Karaoke every Wednesday from 9:00-12:00! Join us for Karaoke Night on the biggest outdoor stage in Starkvegas! Hosted by Georgia Blue and brought to you by The Music Biz....
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Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Starkville Quilting Club Sit and Sew
Join Starkville's own Quilting Club for fun and informative quilting workshops weekly! Please call Lisa Cox 662-323-2294 for more information!
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