Shantybellum

Pull up an ice chest or a cotton bale, peel yourself a crawfish, make yourself comfortable and have some fun at the coolest little shack in town.

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Showing posts with label History. Show all posts

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Restoring Hope Farm 2026

Hope Farm , the house my great aunt Katherine and her husband Balfour Miller bought and restored in 1926 was built around 1740 with later a...

Monday, August 4, 2025

The Last Man Hanged in the Old Jail in Natchez

When my father was alive and I was living in California, one of my favorite things when visiting was when Daddy would ask, "You want to...

Monday, March 3, 2025

Elodie: A cozy Christmas cottage

Elodie: A cozy, Christmas cottage. My house is going to be on tour this spring. Click the link to see a preview.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

The Delta Bohemian gives Natchez Rave Reviews

The Delta Bohemian® posted a blog about their recent trip to Natchez and the Americana Music Triangle . We enjoyed hos...

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

A Shantybellum Milestone

Wow folks. We've reached a milestone. We've had over 1,000 guests from 20 countries. We enjoy airbnb so much and they provide suc...

Monday, May 21, 2018

The King versus James Armstrong, Part IV

p. 109 I the undersigned, Surgeon of the Hospital of Natchez certify that on the 16th day of August, 1786, a certain James Armstrong was...

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Shantybellum: Natchez, Mississippi, United States; Shantybellum is a shanty shack in Natchez, MS with stories to tell. We'll be talking about all the characters that make Natchez unique, both past and present. You'll learn about the town myths, legends and scandals. We'll tell you where the skeletons are hidden as well as the ghosts. We might even write a poem or two. Enjoy.

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