The Gazebo Gazette
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, June 22nd at 12 pm (Noon). The Society will welcome Brehm Bell and Matthew Barrett, the producers of the documentary “Roots To Rockets” that honors the communities displaced during the creation of Stennis Space Center.
The documentary is a tribute to the residents of Gainesville, Napoleon, Santa Rosa, Logtown, Westonia, Bayou Lacroix and Pearlington – communities that were displaced and relocated in the early 1960s. During that period, the U.S. government acquired 125,000 acres of land where these communities stood to build NASA’s main rocket testing facility.
Brehm Bell, who grew up in Pearlington, has long been moved by the stories of these displaced families and is dedicated to preserving their remarkable experiences. Bell worked with local videographer Matt Barrett to capture the oral histories of some of the residents and their memories of the communities, including the sacrifices made to ensure the success of the nation’s space program.
The Historical Society is located at 201 East Scenic Drive in Pass Christian. Lunch starts at 12pm (noon) and the cost is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Please make lunch reservations by 5pm on Friday, June 19th. Please call 228-452-7254 or email reservations@passhistory.org to make reservations or for further information about the program. Website: https://www.passhistory.org/
