Picayune Carver Culture Center aim to encourage youth and adults to celebrate the history and assets of our community through health & wellness, cultural awareness, economic revitalization and youth development.  

The Picayune Carver Culture Center (PCCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in February 2004 by a group of concerned community members dedicated to preserving the legacy of Carver High School and uplifting the Pearl River County community.

Carver High School served as the cultural and educational heartbeat of Picayune's African American community during the era of segregation and beyond. Its halls produced generations of leaders, educators, athletes, and community builders — people who carried the spirit of excellence and pride with them throughout their lives. When the school closed in the late 1970s and the building was converted to Southside Elementary, the African American community lost a vital institution that was never replaced.

In response, a group of concerned citizens came together with a bold vision: to create a space that would reclaim and celebrate that legacy — and build something even greater for generations to come. The Picayune Carver Culture Center was born.

Today, PCCC is a living, breathing community center offering free youth enrichment programs, senior wellness classes, maternal health support, and one of Pearl River County's most important cultural museums. We are BRIDGING THE GAP — connecting generations, preserving history, and investing in the future of our community every single day.