Replica of the Holy Land
Established 1960 -- Lucedale, Mississippi
Palestine Gardens is a unique ministry established, off the beaten path, to create a scale model of the Promised Land where Jesus walked. The founders wanted to make an impact for Christ leading others to a deeper understanding of the Bible, the Holy Land, and biblical times.
Reverend Walter Harvell Jackson and his wife Pellerree founded Palestine Gardens in 1960. To discover their history, start with the Founders' Story. Their vision was passed onto Don Bradley, and his wife Cindy, the Curators in 1994.
Over the last fifty years, the founders and curators of Palestine Gardens have taken the time to landscape the sites with dwarf evergreens, wild azaleas, hidden lilies, camellias, and mountain laurel as the Replica of the Holy Land continued to be developed.
A video may be viewed, courtesy of the Mobile Press-Register, from when they interviewed Don Bradley. Click on the play arrow to view the interview. High speed internet is recommended to view the less than five minute interview.
Interview With Don Bradley
| Palestine Gardens: Miniature replica in Mississippi woods |
Mission Statement
"To help others that they may know the purpose of life."
Palestine Gardens is a faith ministry supported by visitor donations and not by any one church or civic group. We are incorporated as a non-profit organization meeting the Internal Revenue 501 C3 requirements. Finanical statements (form(s) 990EZ) may be obtained by written request sent to Palestine Gardens, 201 Palestine Gardens Rd., Lucedale, Ms. 39452 or may be viewed during regular business hours at Palestine Gardens.