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.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Prospect Hill Plantation: A crumbling mansion searches for salvation

Story and Photos by Elodie Pritchartt “My wound is geography. It is also my anchorage, my port of call.” ~ Pat Conroy Andre...

Monday, January 23, 2012

Blood at Courtland Plantation

The War of 1812 was not kind to Courtland Smith. He arrived in Mississippi in 1799, and later joined the Mississippi Dragoons to fight the ...

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The Aviary

Early morning. Raucous parakeet negotiations. Cleaning house. Shouting orders. Making borders. I am here. You stay there. Each man’s per...

Monday, January 16, 2012

Reflections on Shantybellum

Photo by Elodie Pritchartt © 2012

Monday, January 9, 2012

Into the Mystic

It's been magically foggy here for the past two days. Like living in a cloud.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Who are they? Old Natchez Photographs III

I'm trying to get identifications on the people in these photos, taken circa 1904 - 1915. Any ideas, anyone? I...

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Photo Restoration by Elodie

A few years ago I started teaching myself Photoshop Elements. After awhile I got pretty good at it and people started bringing me photos to...

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About Me

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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