Tag: Civil War
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The Two Mississippi Museums
“The Two Mississippi Museums preserve the painful stories and truths of our ancestors and are a testament to the deep resolve we have to heal our communities.” The Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opened in 2017. They are identified as the Two Mississippi Museums. The two buildings are joined and…
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Beauvoir: The Jefferson Davis Home and Library
Jefferson Davis came to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1877 to write his memoirs. He visited childhood friend Sarah Dorsey, who showed him the perfect place to write, her east cottage at Beauvoir. Dorsey had bought the property she named Beauvoir due to its beautiful view from Madison County planter James Brown, who obtained the…
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Amos Deason Home
Nestled within the charming town of Ellisville, Mississippi, the Deason Home is a timeless testament to the antebellum era. This architectural gem, showcasing the “French Raised Cottage” style reminiscent of Mount Vernon, opens a portal to a bygone era, inviting visitors to explore its rich history and exquisite design. Constructed with meticulous attention to detail,…