A beautiful mansion with lots of Civil War history in Meridian, MS - it was headquarters for…read more Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston in 1863. It is especially charming at Christmas when various businesses and organizations around town decorate various trees and garland in the interior. There are various antiques and historic gowns that adorn the bedrooms. Even a dress from the 1940s designed by Christian Dior. I highly recommend checking out around the holidays if in Meridian.

From the owner: Merrehope, the Neoclassical 20-room mansion, was built by one of Meridian, Mississippi’s settlers…read more In 1859, Richard McLemore purchased the land for his daughter, who built a cottage that became part of today’s historic mansion. It served as headquarters for Confederate Gen. Polk and Union Gen. Sherman. Sherman invaded Meridian with 25,000 troops, burned almost everything and destroyed its railroads. Only six homes survived. He said the cottage was “too beautiful to burn.” Additions to the home through the early 1900s included ruby-etched glass, 13 fireplaces, massive columns, a cantilevered balcony and an ornately carved stairway. Known for paranormal sightings, the museum house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sciple's Water Mill has been in operation in the same location since the 18th century (1790 to be…read moreexact). They use a man-made lake to power the mill which they then use to grind corn and other items, then sell them at the mill or in the East Central Mississippi area. I visited here last year with my wife and in-laws and was impressed with the history of the place and how well of an operation they have there. In addition, they play music on most Friday and Saturday nights, which I have heard is a good time, though I have not experienced it myself. For those that may have heard of this place, but can't quite place where they may have heard of it, the Mill was featured on Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. If you ever find yourself in rural Mississippi, I highly recommend a visit, and a purchase of some ground corn to make some good homemade bread!

What an ultimate experience both as an adult and a kid. This is my second visit to the mill and it…read morewas exciting to share it with my family. It's great to see how simple things from over a century ago still are in practice and produce such a great product.

Appreciative of the for-thought to preserve the home of Medgar Evers. He was a civil rights…read moreactivist who was the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi. He was a United States Army veteran who served in World War II. He was involved in efforts to overturn racial segregation at the University of Mississippi, end the segregation of public facilities, and expand opportunities for African Americans, including the enforcement of voting rights prior to his assassination on June 12, 1963 in the driveway of his home. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery (with full military honors).

Medgar Evers (1925-1963) was a pioneering African American civil rights activist and the first…read moreNAACP field secretary in Mississippi, working tirelessly to dismantle segregation and secure voting rights. A World War II veteran, he investigated racist crimes, including the Emmett Till murder, and organized protests. His 1963 assassination in his driveway by a white supremacist brought national attention to the fight for equality. You can visit the house where Evers and his family lived and where Medgar was assassinated. See the reproduction of the bedrooms , the house, the kitchen and appliances as well as one of the bullet holes from a previous drive by shooting. There is even a map of where the assassin was. Very interesting stuff. The house is preserved by the NPS. It's free to enter and there were two rangers there to explain the history.

This pair of mounds are found in Jackson, MS. One, Mound A, is located at a rest area and is…read moreaccessible to the public. There is also an education center there. The other, Mound B, is on private land and is not accessible. Both mounds are on the National Register of Historic Places. The site dates back to 750 and 1600. Mounds of this type were constructed to basically serve one of two purposes, a platform and a burial area. Mound A, is about 22 feet high and 175 feet wide. Mound B, is 10 feet high and 75 feet wide. After the discovery/excavation of the remains of a structure and associated features on top of the mound, as well as numerous artifacts, it was determined that Mound A was more of a platform mound, while mound B was a primarily a burial mound. Both mounds were much larger, but have suffered from erosion over the years. As I mentioned, Mound A is located at a rest area (opened in 2008), both of which are maintained by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. That area is also known as Pocahontas Mounds Roadside Park.The area has security, restrooms, a nice air-conditioned interpretive center that explains a little about the mounds and picnic tables and benches in a patio area behind the bench. There is a nice paved path that leads to a viewing area, but you cannot get close to the mound. The grounds are nice and full of shade trees. I do not think people ae allowed on the green space though and are limited to the patio area and paved paths. Being located at a rest area, parking here is not an issue and is welcomed. There are ample spots available to park and it has easy access. Before my visit here, I had no idea what mounds were. Being a bit of a history buff, I found this site very interesting and learned a lot. The site (Mound A), is very well maintained and nice to visit, even if it is just to take a load off. If you are driving past, it is defiantly worth a stop. I came across this gem on my way to the petrified forest from downtown Jackson.

I have recently started stopping here while traveling on Hwy 49. I only saw one mound, but it is…read morenice sized. It also made for a pretty good photo op! There's a walking trail that's perfect if you've been traveling for a while and need to stretch your legs. At most, I've only seen 3 - 4 people walking the trail, so it's great for folks who appreciate a bit of privacy. Next door is a decent rest area, so this is a perfect place to stop in my opinion.

Bluff Hall, circa 1832, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stands tall on historic…read moreWhite Bluff, for which it is named, overlooking the Tombigbee River. Open for guided tours, Bluff Hall's majestic rooms are adorned with period furnishings and an extensive clothing collection. Shop for southern arts and literature at the Canebrake Craft Corner gift shop.

This mansion is beautiful! There's like 4 living rooms! Very spacious and lots of decor. I was just…read morevisiting and taking a look inside because it was open. Looks very fancy and weddings would look great here.

I've planned a number of breakfasts and receptions here. The Jemison is a great deal considering…read moreits size, scope and location. The staff is easy to work with, and the contracts are very straightforward. It has it's own on-site parking lot, which is a big plus. The backyard seems just a little too small for an outdoor wedding, however.