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.

Monday, November 26, 2012

The Phantom of Kingston Road

The first time I noticed him it was the holidays – I can’t remember if it was Thanksgiving or Christmas. I was driving home on Kingston Ro...

Friday, November 2, 2012

Where the Dead Lie Buried

Dunbar Cemetery When Courtland Smith returned from battle after the War of 1812, he was a changed man — disfigured, and embarrassed. So ...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

An Oldie but Goodie: Halloween 2010

Who knew that losing a camera could turn into such a feelgood moment? Tommy and I went down to St. Francisville last night for the Faux ...

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Howard's Revenge

Pictured from left, back row: Howard Pritchartt, Jr.; Devereux Marshall; Elizabeth Patterson; Bubba Patterson; Sophie Junkin; Mimi B...

Monday, October 8, 2012

The Lost Clifton

Windsor Ruins near Port Gibson, MS Photo by Elodie Pritchart The following is an excerpt from the book In Old Natchez by Catherine Van ...

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Cherry Grove

All around the old place, the dead visit. The day he opened up the trunk of that sweetgum tree, and before we saw the horseshoe hanging i...

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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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