Southern Byways

In addition to showing off the gardens in the region, historic homes also open their doors to the public as well. For some homes, it’s the only time they are accessible to the crowds. If you happen to be an architecture buff, history buff, antique buff, or just like to look inside homes – you won’t be disappointed with the many pilgrimages throughout the area.
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May 2-4 is the 61st Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes and Spring Festival in Jefferson. Four homes are open for tour. In addition, there are a number of events that take place throughout the weekend.

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People come from around the world to Natchez, Mississippi, during the annual Spring Pilgrimage. Scheduled for March 8 – April 12, over twenty antebellum homes, many private residences, are open to the public for tours. Not only do you have the opportunity to learn about home itself, but about the residents and their interesting stories, and according to the organizers of the pilgrimage, there are a lot of stories to tell.  The tours are led by hosts and hostesses dressed in period costumes.
After exploring the homes, be sure to stay around for the entertainment. Performances include the Historic Natchez Pageant, …read more

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If you happen to be in Baltimore, Md., January 28 – February 3, be sure to pack a fork because it’s restaurant week. Get ready to sample some of the best food that the city has to offer.

This Saturday, January 26, is the 11th Annual Kumquat Festival in Dade City, Fla. This event includes a farmer’s market, arts and crafts show and, of course, kumquat dishes.

Any Blues fans out there? If so, you don’t want to miss the 2008 International Blues Challenge Contest in Memphis, Tenn. The event features over 160 acts from around the world performing in different venues …read more

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There is just something haunting about trees draped in Spanish Moss!! Apparently the road leads to the ruins of an old plantation. Now that’s what I want my driveway to look like leading up my house. It looks as if I’m going to have to move!
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I can’t stress enough the need for entertainment on the way down… for me at least. As you have probably guessed, I hate this part of the vacation, while everyone else in the family likes it?? What is there to like about sitting in a car for two days?? So, when we head down again in August, I’m going to take an epic film with me and my laptop. And I can’t think of a better movie to help soak up the atmostphere of the south, than this one!
Gone with the Wind (Four-Disc Collector’s Edition)
Destination of the …read more

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Location: Louisiana
Must Sample: The Sunday Brunch
Details… “On a ridge overlooking the Bogue Falaya River, nestled among the Magnolia, Cypress, Pine and Pear trees is Covington’s newest dining secret… Annedeles Plantation.”
More info on Annadeles Plantation

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This is Christmas in Georgia at it’s best. And apparently a lot of people know about it because it’s already sold out for this year. But check it out anyway and when you see just how gorgeous it is, you can make your reservations early for next year. And remember, the tour only lasts for two nights,
The evening includes:
Special tour of the Main House that recalls Christmases past at the Plantation
The Plantation decked out in its holiday finery
Variety of seasonal music
Champagne reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres
Carriage rides (weather permitting)
Sounds pretty Christmasy to me! …read more

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Location: Charleston, South Carolina

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Travel back in time to experence what life was like in 19th century Kentucky. The Farminton Historic House sits on 18 acres showcasing its own apple orchard, period gardens, a carriage house and much more. Take the time to marvel in the quality and passion that was put into designing and building this house.
Farmington is a 14-room Federal-style home that was the center of the 19th-century hemp plantation of John and Lucy Speed. Designed from a plan by Thomas Jefferson and completed in 1816 using slave labor, the house is newly restored with original paint colors, historic wallpaper and …read more

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“Amelia Island Plantation – A History in Harmony With Nature
Nature embodies all that is Amelia Island Plantation. Nestled among centuries-old Live Oaks, the majestic maritime forest, tranquil salt marshes and the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean; our resort community exemplifies environmental sensitivity and the luxury of a leisure lifestyle.
Meticulously preserved since 1971, Amelia Island Plantation set the standard for development “In Harmony With Nature.” Years before their time, the master developers of this coastal paradise included Charles Fraser and the Sea Pines Company of Hilton Head, South Carolina and Ian McHarg of the firm Wallace, McHarg, Roberts and Todd. …read more

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