Entryway
Note the ruby glass surrounding the front door, installed by 1867 owner John Gary. The red side lights are original, though a few panes have had to be replaced. The glass is unique, because you can see out, but those on the outside cannot see in. The front door also has a 3-way lock that is original. Note the Floyd (1904 owner) family crest in the foyer, as well as the Neoclassical columns and arches. The chandeliers in the Hallway and the Double Parlors are not original. They were purchased.
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With eager anticipation, we await the start of construction on Phase Two of Raise the Roof. Architectural and engineering reports for the rear porch and kitchen—spaces often hidden but vital to Merrehope’s character—are nearing completion. Guided by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), we are excited about the progress these steps promise.
As we continue to tackle challenges ahead, experts recommend addressing the damage on the front northeast corner next. This marks the beginning of initial assessments, alongside our upcoming Raise the Roof Phase 3 Capital Campaign.
Thanks to generous donors and grants, every milestone is possible.
Your contributions truly make a difference. Please join us as we continue to Raise the Roof!
905 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
merrehopemeridian@gmail.com
601-483-8439
