How many pierced columns can you find in Vicksburg?

In an effort to encourage young people to become involved with the River City’s history, the Heritage Guild of Vicksburg and Warren County is partnering with the Vicksburg Young Professionals to hold a digital scavenger hunt to see who can find the most pierced columns photographed.

The event, which is open to anyone, will begin at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at Walnut Hills, 1214 Adams St.

Pierced columns are an architectural feature seen on many houses in Vicksburg. Unlike solid round or square supports, pierced columns feature a variety of patterns either in the middle of the column or slightly lower than the middle with a boxed section.

According to the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation, Vicksburg is home to more pierced columns than any other community.

One of the founding members of the HGVW Dinah Lazor said she encourages those who participate to do their research to try and discover how many pierced columns there are in Vicksburg and also why there are so many.

“It really is a mystery,” Lazor said.

During the event, attendees will also have the opportunity to go on a walking tour to see a building that was slated to be torn down, but has been saved by the guild and enjoy samples of Walnut Hills desserts.

The cost is $10 and reservations can be made by calling, 601-636-1012.

The HGVW was formed in 2016 and is comprised of private individuals with like interests in preserving the cultural and structural heritage of Vicksburg and Warren County.