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.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Woodville Lofts Breathes New Life into Old Hotel

Story and Photos by Elodie Pritchartt What do you do when you want to find a cozy little getaway where you can relax, som...

Photography Event November 16, 2011

Wednesday, November 16, @ 7:00 PM - “Conversation with the Artists” at the Town Square Café. Photographers Dr. Lee England, of Na...

Monday, October 24, 2011

Wanted Dead or Alive - Natchez Court Records 1786

The robberies lately committed by rebel James Armstrong, his two sons and negro, together with the vagabonds, named John and James Love...

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Visions of Home

*Photos © Elodie Pritchartt

Friday, September 23, 2011

Natchez Characters - Ritchie Montgomery

I found some clippings of articles I wrote when working for The Natchez Democrat in 1979 and 1980, and thought I'd share one with yo...

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Matters Familia - The Long Farewell

203 Clifton Avenue, Natchez, Mississippi In 1885, my great grandfather, William Howard Pritchartt (Will) of St. Louis, Missouri, was a ...

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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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