Preservation Society of Columbus

11/08/2025

🚨 TODAY FROM 3:00PM- 5:00PM 🚨

Step inside a story where art and imagination meet Southern charm. Take exclusive tours of Wisteria Place and Aldan Hall, enjoy a live skit by Spence Andrews, and share canapés and dessert with friends as you celebrate Joshua Meador, the Disney artist who started his journey here in Columbus. Every detail is crafted to bring his creative spirit home again for one unforgettable afternoon.

🗓 Saturday, November 8 | 3–5 PM
📍 Wisteria Place, 524 8th St. N., Columbus, MS
🎟 $20 Adults | $10 Students Tickets available at the door

11/08/2025

🚨 TODAY AT 10:00AM 🚨

A morning of color and creativity awaits at Reimagination, where kids can paint, draw, and explore their artistic side through activities inspired by Joshua Meador, the Columbus-born artist who helped shape Disney’s animation magic. Families can enjoy storytelling, face painting, and refreshments in a fun, art-filled environment.

🗓 Saturday, November 8| 10:00 AM – Noon
📍 Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, Columbus, MS
🎟 Free Admission - Children ages 3-9 (must be accompanied by an adult)

A celebration of art, color, and the endless imagination of childhood.

11/04/2025

Take a walk through the world of Joshua Meador, the Columbus native who brought Disney’s magic to life. Historian Rufus Ward leads a guided stroll through Meador’s neighborhood, sharing stories that blend art, history, and a touch of wonder. Enjoy a live skit by Spence Andrews, tour the beautiful homes of Wisteria Place and Aldan Hall, and savor canapés, desserts, and good company under the autumn light.

🗓 Saturday, November 8 | 3–5 PM
📍 Wisteria Place, 524 8th St. N., Columbus, MS
🎟 $20 Adults | $10 Students Tickets available at the door.

11/03/2025

Bring your little dreamers to Reimagination, a morning filled with stories, costumes, and creativity inspired by Columbus’ own Disney artist, Joshua Meador. Kids will enjoy storytelling from Mother Goose and Spence Andrews, a costume contest, and hands-on art activities that celebrate imagination in all its colorful forms.

🗓 Saturday, November 8 | 10:00 AM – Noon
📍 Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, Columbus, MS
🎟 Free Admission - Children ages 3-9 (must be accompanied by an adult)

It’s a story-filled morning where imagination takes the lead.
Learn more at VisitColumbusMS.org/event/art-n-antiques-show-sale-2

10/20/2025

Joshua Meador Neighborhood Tour!

📍Wisteria Place, 524 8th St. N. | 🗓️ Saturday, November 8 | ⏰ 3–5PM

🎬 Walk in the footsteps of a Disney legend.
Join us for a rare guided tour of Joshua Meador’s historic Columbus neighborhood during Arts N’ Antiques Weekend! Led by historian Rufus Ward, this immersive experience features:

🏠 Exclusive tours of Wisteria Place & Aldan Hall
🎭 A live skit by Spence Andrews
🍰 Canapés, desserts & more Disney magic

🎟️ $20 Adults | $10 Students
Tickets available at the door or online at visitcolumbusms.org

This is your chance to experience the neighborhood that inspired a Disney dreamer.

10/20/2025

🎨 Children's Event – "Reimagination"

📍Columbus-Lowndes Public Library | 🗓️ Saturday, November 8 | ⏰ 10AM–Noon

✨ Step into the world of Disney magic right here in Columbus!
Bring your little ones (ages 3–9) for a FREE morning of storytelling, costume fun, art activities, face painting, and more, celebrating Joshua Meador, Columbus’ own Oscar-winning Disney artist. 🌟

🎭 Storytime with Mother Goose & Spence Andrews
🎨 Animation art activities & face painting
🏰 Costume contest & refreshments

🖌️ Let your child Create, Play & Discover the same way a young Joshua Meador once did!

📍 Columbus-Lowndes Public Library
🎟️ Free Admission (Children must be with an adult)

04/12/2025

A busy lineup for the Spring Pilgrimage today. Don’t miss these great home tours and events!

04/09/2025

Only two more opportunities to see the renowned Tales from the Crypt for this year: tonight on April 9th and Friday, April 11th! Tickets are only $5.00 online at visitcolumbusms.org or at the door! Tours begin every 4 minutes and the last tour begins at 9 pm.

04/08/2025

Aldan Hall is on the Indigo Tour today 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Buy your tickets here: https://www.visitcolumbusms.org/event/2025-pilgrimage/

04/05/2025

Tomorrow you don’t want to miss the progressive historic church tour at 2:00 p.m. Meet at the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center! Tickets are still available!

Tickets are on sale for the Progressive Historic Church Tour on April 6th 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The tour begins at the Tennessee Williams House Museum and Welcome Center. https://www.visitcolumbusms.org/event/2025-pilgrimage/

04/05/2025

What better way to spend your Saturday than touring some of the finest historic homes in the South? Saturday features a fun line up, including Amzi-Love, Colonnade, Riverview, and the Stephen D. Lee Home.