A 4th event I forgot to mention is a symposium at the Manship House here in Jackson this coming Monday (9th). Here’s a tidbit from the MDAH site: March Symposium Examines Victorian Dining Practices On Monday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to… Read More ›
Month: March 2009
A Series of Fortunate Events
They say it never rains but it pours. They also say it never rains in Southern California, so why did it sprinkle last time I was there? At any rate, Jackson isn’t exactly known for its plethora of architecture-highlighting events. Don’t… Read More ›
To Russia With Love
I’m sure most of you as you read my blog think of me as cool and sophisticated, which of course I am. Completely. But I have to admit there’s just a little piece of me that’s . . . well . …. Read More ›
Dealing with Vernacular Places
If you get off the interstate at Vaiden and go about 7 miles on the highway, then turn onto a paved county road and go another 7 miles, turn right onto a gravel road for a mile or so, then… Read More ›
Historic Bridges Site
Kaitlin at Preservation in Pink recently put up a very helpful post giving good internet resources for researching historic bridges. Most of us know about HABS/HAER, but I hadn’t heard of the website called Historic Bridges of the U.S. This site has hundreds… Read More ›
To Holly Springs and Back
A few days ago I made the incredibly long trip up to the Far North, to Union and Tippah Counties and Holly Springs. When you have to make such a trip, you’re always torn between scheduling as much as possible so… Read More ›
In Mississippi? In March??
It snowed in Jackson last night, ya’ll! I’m probably boxed in here for days, but don’t worry, I still have electricity and some crackers and ice I can melt for water . . .
Preservation in Mississippi 