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, March 4, 2013

The "Shanty-Boater"

My father built this boat, himself. I believe it was the first one he built. This photo was taken around 1947, I think. My father is ...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

You Never Send Me Flowers Anymore

Back to 1975 When I was a freshman at the University of Mississippi, I lived in New Dorm, at that time the largest dormitory on campus. ...

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The Wedding

At your cousin's wedding your mother and her sisters talked of husbands no longer there. Their eyes whispered,...

In a Dream

In a Dream At dawn when the fog lay heavy on the lake and sounds were muffled, I picked blackberries In a dream. The world was so...

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 ...

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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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