My sisters and I stopped on our way to southern Mississippi - our hometown.I am an appreciative reader of Ms Welty's books and was totally charmed by the visit to her home.All around = the home, the beautiful gardens, the volunteers and the small shop are excellent.Kudos to all involved !
Such a personable house, great docent lead tour, the bookstore in the welcome lobby is a small treasure--a must visit when you are in Jackson
Eudora Welty was a keen observer of life in Jackson, MS, and people she met throughout the South, the Northeast and Europe. Her substantial writing career spanned seven decades and garnered numerous awards. She made plans to donate her home and gardens to the State of MS in the mid-eighties. That laid the groundwork for the wonderful job that has been done to open her home and gardens to those of us who want to get a real glimpse of who she was and how she lived. It was a wonderful experience made just that much better by the in depth sharing of our docent. A fine job and a trip highlight.
The house and the grounds are really well kept. If you are a fan of this terrific author, the trip is really worth your while. Our guide, who was a volunteer, could have been a little more informative. However, we did meet the director of the facility and she was really interesting and enjoyable to talk to. It really is a beautiful and historic location.
I love Eudora Welty's writings. In the grand tradition of southern women authors, Welty captured the smallest twinges of the psyche in her characters, and I've been a fan for decades, so thus it was that I nearly fainted when given the opportunity for a private tour of her home by her biographer. You can visit with a call. The video alone is worth the trip. And while you are in Jackson, don't forget Mr. Faulkner. : )
Very disappointed that this was closed on weekends. My friends & I were hoping for a visit while we were there for the ballet competition.
We went here to kill some time on a HOT June weekend. I had heard of Eudora Welty, but I've never read any of her books. I love touring old homes, though, so it didn't take much for my husband to twist my arm. This tour can take awhile, probably depending on your guide, so make sure you allow enough time. Our guide was especially chatty and could've moved the tour along a little faster, but she was knowledgeable and knew lots of stories about Ms. Welty.
I have not read much of what Eudora Welty has written but I want to now that I know more about her. I did not know about her photographs and realized she was a talented, loving woman after touring her home.Her home is in a beautiful neighborhood and it was fun to see how she really lived. I can relate to her as I also have stacks of books in my home.The price for admission is very good.
In addition to being a Pulitzer Prize winning author, Ms. Welty was a valued neighbor and Mississippi treasure. Her home gives us the opportunity to learn more about her and how she lived.
The staff and tour guide at Miss Welty's home were knowledgeable and professional. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience there. Jackson is my hometown, but I had never been to Miss Welty's home until this year. I am glad I went, and I highly recommend it.