Exploring The Historic Waverly Mansion
by Peter Powell
There are a lot of historic places in the world, some better known than others. The <a href="http://historicwaverlymansion.com">Waverly Mansion</a> outside West Point, Mississippi is no exception. For this historic mansion and plantation gained national historic status in 1973. While this is the case, only more recently has this National Historic Landmark been offering tours.
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.
The plantation has some interesting history. To begin with, it was one of the only self-sufficient plantations in the south. For, along with the help of slaves, the original owners and varying descendants created all necessities of home. Whether by growing food and livestock, or creating bandages and clothing from cotton and other resources, it truly was a self-sufficient universe.
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.
The city of West Point, Mississippi provides the area with necessities. As the city offers a number of job opportunities, schools and colleges, these outlying areas have recently become more popular with families. As such, while the population is still quite small, current real estate trends suggest that it will continue to grow over time.
As with all areas, the town and surrounding area have good and bad elements when it comes to history. Though, as Mississippi is one of the original slave states, there is often more dark than light when it comes to this area. As such, those traveling with children may want to share some stories of past and present before visiting the plantation. For older students, watching films like Roots and 12 Years A Slave can often provide a great deal of insight into what many call, the darkest hours of American history.
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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