Longwood by VeronicaG
Longwood was constructed in 1860-61 for Haller and Julia Nutt and retains the original furnishings for the home. The mansion's landscape is studded with mature live oaks and surrounded by a lovely wooded area. It sits way off the road, in a very secluded plot.We toured Longwood on our last day in Natchez. Although this estate can be visited by purchasing a discounted ticket during the Pilgrimage, we purchased individual tickets that morning.
An excellent guided tour took us to the Nutt family quarters in the basement area which was fitted out for the family to live in while the upstairs was being completed, however, the Civil War ensued and the upper level was never finished (pic #2).
No photographs were permitted in the living area, but once on the upper level we were encouraged to snap all the pictures we desired. How sad that their grand plan was never completed! Building supplies, uncovered rafters and scaffolding still remain...to signify a dream unrealized.
*Admission is $12 per person, or $10 pp when purchased during the Pilgrimage