Double Parlor
- The two mirrors and light fixtures were donated by the T. F. Frist family of Nashville, TN. They were friends of a Foundation member during the house’s restoration.
- Notice the Ladies Chair. There are no chair arms to accommodate their awkward hoop skirts. A Gentleman’s Chair has arms.
- The Small Prayer Stool under the piano is the oldest piece of furniture given to Merrehope. It is over 250 years old.
- The Game Table is from 1847.
- The Square Grand Piano is from Germany and is dated 1875. You can see the date on its right-hand side. It was shipped into the Port of New Orleans, then to Vicksburg and travelled by wagon to Meridian. It was donated to Merrehope by the Butler family after they found it in a barn where it had been retired.
- At one time during the 1860’s, the Double Parlors were carpeted. The floors in the parlors are different from the Dining Room and Library.
- The columns in the Double Parlor were discovered when the walls were torn down during the restoration, and thankfully they were still intact!
The Foundation took great strides to furnish Merrehope in the American Empire (1830-1840’s) and the American Late Victorian (1850’s) periods.
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Join us in celebrating and preserving Meridian’s most historic and beautiful landmarks. Friends of Merrehope play a significant role in the day-to-day operations of Merrehope and the F. W. Williams Home.
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The Meridian Restorations Foundation has launched the “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign, our comprehensive plan to save and operate Merrehope and the F.W. Williams Home.
A new roof is needed at Merrehope as well as immediate repairs to both houses. Under the Board’s leadership, Merrehope has been awarded a grant from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for a new roof and repairs to the damage and deterioration caused by leaking rainwater. This work (Phase 1) has started, and we are raising funds for Phase 2! The roof is critical but only part of the vision. The Meridian Restorations Foundation is determined to restore Meridian’s oldest homes to their past grandeur. Partner with us in this endeavor to preserve, restore and maintain these treasures.
905 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
merrehopemeridian@gmail.com
601-483-8439
