Established in 1847, Lowndes County Courthouse is a part of the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, which offers a range of travel-related services. Lowndes County Courthouse is a historic place that hosted the Mississippi legislature meeting during the Civil War. The Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau provides information on various tourist destinations in Columbus in Mississippi. It conducts day tours, as well as informs tourists about shopping, recreational and dining venues in the city. The bureau operates a subsidiary, Columbus Film Commission, which facilitates the production of commercials, documentaries and television shows. The Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau offers several planning and visitors guides.