America250 Mississippi – Lucedale’s 125th Birthday & America’s 250th!
May 9 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate Lucedale’s 125th Birthday & America’s 250th! 
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Lucedale, MSJoin us for a once-in-a-generation celebration as we honor 125 years of the City of Lucedale and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a full afternoon of history, community, and family fun!
Pilgrimage & Living History Experience (2–5 PM)Step back in time and explore 9 historic sites across Lucedale:
George County Museum
Scratching Post on Main Street
George County Courthouse
War Memorial (City Park)
Lucedale City Hall
Old Jail (City Park)
George County Times
County Line School (City Park)
Oak Grove School / Lily Grove Church & School
Scratching Post on Main Street
George County Courthouse
War Memorial (City Park)
Lucedale City Hall
Old Jail (City Park)
George County Times
County Line School (City Park)
Oak Grove School / Lily Grove Church & School
Pick up your FREE Pilgrimage Passport, visit each location, learn local history, and collect stickers along the way.
Complete your passport to receive a commemorative prize!
Complete your passport to receive a commemorative prize!You’ll enjoy live historical storytelling and presentations at each stop. The city bus will be available to shuttle attendees from the park and downtown to the Oak Grove School and Lily Grove Church.
Family Day in the Park (2–5 PM | City Park)Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun!
Live music & performances
Awards for MS250 & Lucedale 125 student contests
Patriotic “Chalk the Walk” Art Contest Free activities for all ages
Oral History Documentary PremiereExperience Lucedale’s story through the voices of its people.
Indoor Screenings (2–5 PM): George County Museum & City Hall
Outdoor Premiere (8:00 PM): Stage next to Domino’sFeaturing 30+ local voices and narrated by historian Nancy-Jo Maples, this documentary captures the history, growth, and spirit of Lucedale and George County. This video is sponsored by Century Bank.
This official America250 project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the State of Mississippi