Natchez National Historical Park MS

Got here late in day but just in time to catch a tour of the Melrose Estate Mansion. Is pretty much restored to original condition – is very fine even by today’s standards. Have to say, I got another jolt to my blissful unawares. The tour guide used the word “slave” without fanfare or discomfort but I cringe as this not my favorite time in USA history. Still I need to add some more non-fiction reading to my list on the rise of the South, slavery and the post civil war recovery.

Melrose Estate from the front

Dining room

Laundry & House Slave quarters (2nd floor)

Tree laden with Spanish Moss