While once only viewed in newspaper articles and history books, tours are now being offered at a national historic landmark near West Point, Mississippi. The site is that of the Waverly mansion, a plantation home that first received national historic status in 1973. While the original construction occurred between the early 1840s and 1852, the property fell into disrepair once the original owner and descendants had passed on.
Construction on the mansion began in the early 1840s and took up until 1852 to complete. After which, the rotunda with an octagon shape, an open cupola on the ceiling and unique stairway were favorite aspects of the design. Built in the Jefferson tradition, the home combines early American architecture with ornamental beauty, history, technology and other elements.
The unique staircase, cupola and hallway are often the first things visitors notice after proceeding through the rotunda. These features, many of which have been restored all reflect the original aspects of the mansion. Robert Snow, who purchased the property in 1962 is responsible for remodeling and restoring the property to its original glory. After which, the property became eligible for listing on the national historic register.
George Hampton Young, the original owner passed down the home and plantation to family members in the late 1800s. Up until that time, the plantation had been self-sufficient with family members gathering, growing and creating all the necessities of home. Some of these included bandages, energy, fruits, vegetables, meats, clothing and home decor.
While this is the case, the property fell into major disrepair beginning in 1913. That is, up until 1962, when the Robert Snow family put a great deal of monetary support into restoring the old mansion and plantation. While difficult, the Snow family has pretty much restored the mansion to its original glory.
West Point is a rather small town covering only 20 square miles. In addition, the water supply is quite limited, so many of those still operating plantations must own wells or order water from outside sources. Most often, these owners will stock high capacity water tanks or install expensive irrigation systems so as to have enough water to grow produce and livestock.
With all the dark history, there has been new light shed on the area. For, each Labor Day Weekend, a blues festival paying homage to Howlin Wolf occurs in West Point on Friday night. After which, the Prairie Arts festival happens on Saturday. While Friday focuses on music, amusement park rides, local music, shopping and a car show often take precedent on Saturday.
With that being said, a good time for families to visit the area may be over the course of Labor Day Weekend in the United States. For, on this weekend, the area pays tribute to Howlin Wolf, a blues musician many blues fans and music lovers hold sacred. While most of the festival is focused on Howlin Wolf on Friday night, Saturday gives way to the Prairie Festival, a festival which features amusement park rides, shopping, a 5K run and car show.
Construction on the mansion began in the early 1840s and took up until 1852 to complete. After which, the rotunda with an octagon shape, an open cupola on the ceiling and unique stairway were favorite aspects of the design. Built in the Jefferson tradition, the home combines early American architecture with ornamental beauty, history, technology and other elements.
The unique staircase, cupola and hallway are often the first things visitors notice after proceeding through the rotunda. These features, many of which have been restored all reflect the original aspects of the mansion. Robert Snow, who purchased the property in 1962 is responsible for remodeling and restoring the property to its original glory. After which, the property became eligible for listing on the national historic register.
George Hampton Young, the original owner passed down the home and plantation to family members in the late 1800s. Up until that time, the plantation had been self-sufficient with family members gathering, growing and creating all the necessities of home. Some of these included bandages, energy, fruits, vegetables, meats, clothing and home decor.
While this is the case, the property fell into major disrepair beginning in 1913. That is, up until 1962, when the Robert Snow family put a great deal of monetary support into restoring the old mansion and plantation. While difficult, the Snow family has pretty much restored the mansion to its original glory.
West Point is a rather small town covering only 20 square miles. In addition, the water supply is quite limited, so many of those still operating plantations must own wells or order water from outside sources. Most often, these owners will stock high capacity water tanks or install expensive irrigation systems so as to have enough water to grow produce and livestock.
With all the dark history, there has been new light shed on the area. For, each Labor Day Weekend, a blues festival paying homage to Howlin Wolf occurs in West Point on Friday night. After which, the Prairie Arts festival happens on Saturday. While Friday focuses on music, amusement park rides, local music, shopping and a car show often take precedent on Saturday.
With that being said, a good time for families to visit the area may be over the course of Labor Day Weekend in the United States. For, on this weekend, the area pays tribute to Howlin Wolf, a blues musician many blues fans and music lovers hold sacred. While most of the festival is focused on Howlin Wolf on Friday night, Saturday gives way to the Prairie Festival, a festival which features amusement park rides, shopping, a 5K run and car show.
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