![]() ![]() And, as we walked along High Street between stops on the tour, we were able to view other notable examples of historic architecture.Ī special thanks to Audrey for helping to highlight and promote small town local businesses and sites through her well-organized and well-run tours. In addition, the afternoon also included stops at the Armed Forces Heritage Museum and the James Fenimore Cooper House where docents at each site shared some of the history of distinguished service of local veterans and the American author Cooper, respectively. The food portion of the tour was capped off with a stop at an ice cream shop for a generous scoop from a menu with many enticing flavors of homemade ice cream. From there, we visited three different restaurants where we enjoyed delicious pulled pork sandwiches with home-made chips, tasty chicken and waffles, and excellent lobster ravioli. 5 hours ago &0183 &32 After youre done being scared, head over to the Monster Lounge, which features themed cocktails and DJs spinning throughout the night. The owner/barista helped us to appreciate the care and precision that goes into brewing one of his more popular blends, which the group then got to enjoy. ![]() This was my third tour with On the Town and as was true with past tours, this one did not disappoint.Īudrey, the owner and tour guide of On the Town, introduced us to a local coffee roaster whose shop was next to a very scenic view of the Delaware River. We could at least get one of those if we can't find a guitar the BB King played.A variety of foods combined with some local history, colonial-era architecture, and wonderful summer weather made for an enjoyable afternoon tour of the downtown in Burlington City recently. Now how about showing one from BB King or Elvis? Gibson guitars used to make the “Lucille” model in Memphis, because I took the factory tour. Thanks for removing the guitar belonging to an abusive musician. You are instructed to visit the home if you want to see how a wealthy MS family lived before the Civil War. It has the most beautiful and interesting stairs. There is a small picture of Waverly near West Point. And he was a “Unionist” with papers to show it! Melrose is now part of the Natchez National Historical Park. Duncan went back up North in 1863 after all his farms were completely destroyed by Federal troops. So much history! I think it is worth mentioning that some of the biggest slaveholders were Yankees. The last time I toured it there were a dozen people from Spain and another dozen from France. At least on the outside where it is complete. Longwood is everyone's favorite, and it simply must be shown! It is the most beautiful house in the country to me. ![]() Architects revere the columns of Stanton Hall. It would be nice to see them as part of our history. Mississippi has beautiful homes that are known world wide, especially Natchez homes. Rather, we need to be bringing people together. She says “They were subjected to rape by the Master.” This was not common place and only serves to divide us. A video upstairs has a woman talking about slavery. Then the front lines came again and he had to walk miles once more to be safe.Īs you walk into the “First Peoples” the dugout canoe is now illuminated so you can see it. The Germans had no trucks in which to carry them. No one wanted to be captured by the Russians. The German soldiers let those who could walk 30 miles to the nearest prison camp walk. The Russians were coming and bursting shells could be heard. Also, they need to show the type of bomber he was in. It would be nice if t hey would turn to this page. Turcotte's diary has a map of the POW camp in Poland where he was kept. WWII is the war we are most connected to and yet it has only a tiny space. There is a model of the mound, but they need to let you know this is the second largest mound in the country, not just “one of the largest.” This would tie into the Indian Artifacts that are the next thing you see. Before the Into is over it would be a nice touch to show a video flyover of Emerald Mound. ![]() Intro narration by Morgan Freeman is a great touch! I remember him saying it would lesson racism if it weren't talked about all the time. ![]()
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