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1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Downtown Shopping
Spend the afternoon shopping in historic Downtown Meridian at one of the fine antique, boutique and specialty shops. Be sure to step into Aimee's Linens, Around the Corner, Timeless Treasures or The Bible and Book Center for some great finds!
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Merrehope
Merrehope is a stately 20-room Victorian mansion, restored and furnished by Meridian Restorations Foundation, Inc. It features unusual woodwork, handsome columns, mantels and stairway. Original part of the home was used as headquarters for confederate General Leonidas Polk and was spared by Union General William T. Sherman. Admission: $4.00 a person (for groups of 10 or more)
www.merrehope.com
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Dentzel Carousel
In operation since 1909, this National Historic Landmark is the world's only two-row stationary Dentzel menagerie. Manufactured around 1895 by Gustav Dentzel of Philadelphia, Penn., the carousel features meticulously hand-carved animals of bass and poplar wood. Original oil paintings of museum quality adorn the top crown. Each piece has been restored to its original beauty. Admission: $1.00 per person for tour and ride.
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Jimmie Rodgers Museum
"The Father of Country Music," Jimmie Rodgers was born and reared in the Meridian area. The museum displays the original guitar of "The Singing Brakeman" and other memorabilia of his life and career as well as railroad equipment from the steam engine era. Admission: $2.00 per person or $1.50 per person for groups of 20 or more.
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner at Midtown
Grill
Dine on pasta, salads and more at this
unique downtown grill. Allow Midtown to customize the perfect menu for
your group. Menu and prices available upon request.
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