Long Beach Historical Society

08/27/2026

🎟️ Long Beach Historical Society Annual Raffle! 🎟️

Tickets are officially on sale for our upcoming drawing on October 26, 2026!

Prize Details:
We are raffling off a featured sporting item for this fundraising event.

To comply with platform guidelines, specific details, makes, and models cannot be posted here. Please contact any Long Beach Historical Society member directly or send us a private message for exact specifications and ticket purchases.

Thank you for supporting the preservation of our town's history!

08/26/2026

Did you know that 2026 marks 100 years since the City of Long Beach approved funding to construct and equip a waterworks and fire protection system?

In February 1926, a $75,000 bond issue was approved, and the building pictured here served as the Long Beach Fire Station from 1926–1980.

A century later, the Long Beach Fire Department is proud to continue the tradition of serving and protecting our community.

08/14/2026

07/20/2026

Due to the incoming weather, the Tide & Tackle: A Long Beach Coastal Archive exhibit has been postponed.

The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Historical Society are still excited to bring this special exhibit to our community, but the safety of our residents, volunteers, and visitors comes first. A new date will be announced at a later time.

In the meantime, we're still collecting your photos! We'd love to feature your memories of life along our beautiful coast.

07/20/2026

MEETING TONIGHT!!

The Long Beach Historical Society is excited to welcome Ashley Skellie! Join us as she uncovers the history of the Gulf Coast's involvement in the American Revolution!

Mark your calendars for our third quarterly meeting of the year!
🗓️: Monday, July 20th, 2026
📍: The Beth Hansen History House
⏰: 6:00 pm

07/14/2026

The City of Long Beach is excited to once again partner with the Long Beach Historical Society on another incredible exhibit at the Quarles House, and we need your help bringing our community's history to life!

Tide & Tackle: A Long Beach Coastal Archive will celebrate the generations of families who have enjoyed life on our beautiful coast from fishing trips and boating adventures to beach days, seafood boils, and unforgettable summertime memories.

Do you have old photos that capture the spirit of coastal Long Beach? We'd love to see them! Send us your images for consideration to be included in this special community exhibit.

We're looking for photos featuring:
Fishing trips
Boating memories
Beach days
Seafood boils
Family gatherings by the water
Any cherished coastal memories in Long Beach

📅 Exhibit Day: July 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Greenvale

Please message the City of Long Beach or the Long Beach Historical Society with your photos and help us preserve the stories that make our coastal community so special. Together, let's celebrate the history, traditions, and memories that have shaped Long Beach for generations!

07/08/2026

Mark your calendars for our third quarterly meeting of the year!
🗓️: Monday, July 20th, 2026
📍: The Beth Hansen History House
⏰: 6:00 pm

06/26/2026

Tide & Tackle: A Long Beach Coastal Archive is almost here and we need your help!

This exhibit will highlight Long Beach’s deep connection to the water from fishing traditions and boating memories to lazy summer days on the shoreline. Generations of families have cast lines, launched boats, and made lifelong memories along our coast, and this exhibit will honor those stories.

📅 July 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Greenvale

If you have photos of summertime memories in Long Beach, fishing trips, beach days, seafood boils, boat rides, or any coastal moments, please message our page to have them considered for inclusion in the exhibit.

06/18/2026

We’re honored to share that Long Beach Main Street has been recognized for the successful revival of the Long Beach Radish Festival by the Mississippi Heritage Trust!

Known as the former "Radish Capital of the World," Long Beach has a rich agricultural history, and bringing back this beloved festival has been a meaningful way to celebrate our community’s roots while creating new memories for future generations.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Radish Festival and helped make it a success. We are proud to continue celebrating Long Beach’s history, heritage, and community spirit for years to come! ❤️

05/07/2026