Pilgrimage Fall Home Tour
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the past in the historic town of Eutaw, Alabama. The annual Eutaw Pilgrimage sponsored by the local Historical Society was recently held over a two-day event. The town has over twenty-five structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places and more eligible for nomination. With so many types of architecture, Greek Revival, Victorian, Creole Cottages and many more, there is something for everyone. The tour will captivate you with grand old mansions, pastoral cottages and beautiful countryside. Also part of the event are antiques and gifts, home-baked goods and picnic boxed lunches to eat on the grounds.
Jim and I wanted to do this for years so Saturday morning we left early for the drive down. We toured three homes and spent most of the day enjoying this beautiful town. I made so many photographs I am going to do a post for each home we toured. This way I will be able to share more photographs to do each home justice.
If you missed the first tour, go here to take the tour of White Columns.
If you missed the second tour, go here to take the tour of Kirkwood.
Small photos may be clicked on to enlarge.
Tour Today ~ Myrtle Hall
Giant Magnolias Lead The Way
Myrtle Hall
Circa 1839
Welcomed by Southern Bells
Hooped Dresses of Pink, Blue and Green
Foyer ~ Entry Hall
Dining Room
Twelve over Twelve Windows
Kitchen
Serving Lavender Lemonade
recipe below
Child's Table
Beautiful Views
Bedroom for children
Before and After
Original Floors
*Recipe for Lavender Lemonade
Giant Magnolias Lead The Way
Myrtle Hall
Circa 1839
Welcomed by Southern Bells
Hooped Dresses of Pink, Blue and Green
Foyer ~ Entry Hall
Dining Room
Twelve over Twelve Windows
Kitchen
Serving Lavender Lemonade
recipe below
Child's Table
Beautiful Views
Bedroom for children
Before and After
Original Floors
Eutaw is named for Revolutionary War Hero, General Nathaniel Green. Green County was explored by De Soto in 1540 and claimed as French Louisiana in 1699.
Jim and I enjoyed our day trip to Eutaw. These are some of the most beautifully preserved Historic homes in the south.
If you enjoyed the tour hope you will leave a comment and tell me what you enjoyed from Myrtle Hall.
*Recipe for Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
1⁄2 cup culinary lavender flowers
4 cups fresh lemon juice
8 cups cold water
Boil sugar and water until dissolved to make a simple syrup.
Add lavender flowers, stir, then cover and steep 30-45 minutes, strain and discard lavender flowers.
Add lemon juice and chill, add cold water when ready to serve.
DELICIOUS.......
