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Arrival
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rose Hill Cemetery
This historic cemetery contains the monuments of John Ball and Lewis Ragsdale, founders of the city of Meridian. It also contains the graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies, Emil and Kelly Mitchell. There is a large mound that contains the remains of confederate dead. Buried in the confederate mound is Lt. Charles W. Ready, regarded as the John Paul Jones of the confederacy.
Wonderful guide. He has many fascinating stories. Free, but any contribution for upkeep of the cemetery would be greatly appreciated.
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Merrehope /
F.W. Williams Home
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. Originally, 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)
A major project of the Meridian Restorations Foundation, Inc., the F.W. Williams home was moved adjacent to Merrehope. It is an excellent example of Queen Anne Victorian, with stained glass, oak paneling, parquet floors and detailed gingerbread. Many original features and antique furnishings.
Admission: $3.00 a person (for groups of ten or more)
Admission to both houses: $7.00 a person (for groups of ten or more)
www.merrehope.com
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch at Weidmann's
Restaurant
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Hamasa Temple Theatre
After lunch, sit back and enjoy the sounds of a 100-piece orchestra. The music is produced by one of only two Robert Morton pipe organs known to exist. The Hamasa Temple Theatre (circa 1928) is a Moorish-Revival style theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Once used for
vaudeville and movies, it is now used year-round for area events, stage shows, plays, and concerts. At one time one of the largest stages in the United States, second only to the Roxie Theater in New York City.
Admission: Free, but a $2.00 per person contribution can be made for the upkeep of the organ.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 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 it's original beauty.
Admission: $1:00 per person for private tour and ride on carousel.
Departure
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