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Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts offers 'Glimpse of Gulfport History'

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COURTESY JIM MILLERThis photograph of the Trojan was shot on a glass plate by Willis Vail in 1902. It was the first deep-water ship to enter the new Gulfport Harbor after Capt. Joseph Jones built it. The photograph will be part of The Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts' Eighth Annual Christmas Celebration on Friday.
COURTESY JIM MILLERThis photograph of the Trojan was shot on a glass plate by Willis Vail in 1902. It was the first deep-water ship to enter the new Gulfport Harbor after Capt. Joseph Jones built it. The photograph will be part of The Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts' Eighth Annual Christmas Celebration on Friday.

A "Glimpse of Gulfport History" will add a fascinating dimension to The Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts' Eighth Annual Christmas Celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Galleria, in the Historic Carnegie Library, 1300 24th Ave., in downtown Gulfport.

The celebration is co-hosted by the Historical Society of Gulfport, the Gulfport Main Street Association and several sponsors.

"A Glimpse of Gulfport History" will include images from the photography collection of Paul Jermyn, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Museum of Historical Photography and the vintage post card collection of Austin Lindsey.

In addition, works by member artists will be on display and available for purchase. They include original paintings, photography, hand-built clay sculptures, clay carving and wheel-thrown pottery, wood turnings, stained glass, jewelry, books, hooked rugs, carved Katrina tree sculptures and prints and note cards.

This story was originally published December 8, 2015 at 6:18 PM with the headline "Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts offers 'Glimpse of Gulfport History' ."

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