There is a historic plantation near West Point, Mississippi now open to visitors. As Mississippi is one of the original slave states, this historic location has a rather bleak history as it pertains to the establishment of the country. For, construction only began on the Waverly mansion in the 1840s. After which, the project was not complete until 1852.
Construction on the mansion began in the early 1840s and took up until 1852 to complete. After which, the rotunda with an octagon shape, an open cupola on the ceiling and unique stairway were favorite aspects of the design. Built in the Jefferson tradition, the home combines early American architecture with ornamental beauty, history, technology and other elements.
With the stairs cantilevering four stories, it is also a rather utilitarian design. In fact, the rotunda, stairway, cupola and hallway elements are considered unique. Each of these features can be seen first hand by participating in one of the many ongoing tours of the home. While generally open to the public during specific hours, private tours are also available upon request.
The plantation has some interesting history. To begin with, it was one of the only self-sufficient plantations in the south. For, along with the help of slaves, the original owners and varying descendants created all necessities of home. Whether by growing food and livestock, or creating bandages and clothing from cotton and other resources, it truly was a self-sufficient universe.
Later, just after 1913 and the end of the Young family line, the mansion and property fell into disrepair. Sadly, the home and property remained stagnant until 1962 when a young man by the name of Robert Snow purchased and restored the location. After which, the Snows continued to remodel the interior and clear out overgrowth on the plantation.
West Point, Mississippi, is a small town eight miles east of the plantation. While the town has a very limited amount of water and only minimal land acreage, there are a number of area parks, ponds, rivers and other fishing spots which boasts everything from bass fishing competitions to fisherman catching sand dabs and catfish for local residents and restaurants.
Being that the area is also home to Howlin Wolf, whom many believe to be one of the great blues musicians of all time, there is also a museum dedicated to this artist. In fact, there is a blues festival which occurs every Friday night of each Labor Day weekend to honor Howlin Wolf. After which, the blues festival is followed by a Prairie Arts festival in which a number of local artists show off and sell various art work and other items.
With that being said, a good time for families to visit the area may be over the course of Labor Day Weekend in the United States. For, on this weekend, the area pays tribute to Howlin Wolf, a blues musician many blues fans and music lovers hold sacred. While most of the festival is focused on Howlin Wolf on Friday night, Saturday gives way to the Prairie Festival, a festival which features amusement park rides, shopping, a 5K run and car show.
Construction on the mansion began in the early 1840s and took up until 1852 to complete. After which, the rotunda with an octagon shape, an open cupola on the ceiling and unique stairway were favorite aspects of the design. Built in the Jefferson tradition, the home combines early American architecture with ornamental beauty, history, technology and other elements.
With the stairs cantilevering four stories, it is also a rather utilitarian design. In fact, the rotunda, stairway, cupola and hallway elements are considered unique. Each of these features can be seen first hand by participating in one of the many ongoing tours of the home. While generally open to the public during specific hours, private tours are also available upon request.
The plantation has some interesting history. To begin with, it was one of the only self-sufficient plantations in the south. For, along with the help of slaves, the original owners and varying descendants created all necessities of home. Whether by growing food and livestock, or creating bandages and clothing from cotton and other resources, it truly was a self-sufficient universe.
Later, just after 1913 and the end of the Young family line, the mansion and property fell into disrepair. Sadly, the home and property remained stagnant until 1962 when a young man by the name of Robert Snow purchased and restored the location. After which, the Snows continued to remodel the interior and clear out overgrowth on the plantation.
West Point, Mississippi, is a small town eight miles east of the plantation. While the town has a very limited amount of water and only minimal land acreage, there are a number of area parks, ponds, rivers and other fishing spots which boasts everything from bass fishing competitions to fisherman catching sand dabs and catfish for local residents and restaurants.
Being that the area is also home to Howlin Wolf, whom many believe to be one of the great blues musicians of all time, there is also a museum dedicated to this artist. In fact, there is a blues festival which occurs every Friday night of each Labor Day weekend to honor Howlin Wolf. After which, the blues festival is followed by a Prairie Arts festival in which a number of local artists show off and sell various art work and other items.
With that being said, a good time for families to visit the area may be over the course of Labor Day Weekend in the United States. For, on this weekend, the area pays tribute to Howlin Wolf, a blues musician many blues fans and music lovers hold sacred. While most of the festival is focused on Howlin Wolf on Friday night, Saturday gives way to the Prairie Festival, a festival which features amusement park rides, shopping, a 5K run and car show.
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