This week's posting is a letter written by Henry Quitman to his father while he was traveling abroad in 1853. It's interesting to read his take on Ireland and Scotland. Check out our posting next week to read the end of this lette… Read More »
Even though summer is here (and the warmer temperatures we expect with that season), we’ve received lovely afternoon and early evening showers, which have been most welcome. I've always love a good thunderstorm in the summer – e… Read More »
I find the Civil War fascinating - and painful; reading about its history in Natchez and at Monmouth has also been interesting for me, as I hope it is for you. This excerpt is from the booklet: "Monmouth: Its Majesty and Legacy." &n… Read More »
I find this so interesting; how far we have come - or have we? Read below and draw your own conclusions. First, remember that the term "Nabobs" meant "man of great wealth" and accurately describes the type of aristocrat bred at Natc… Read More »
This week we have much to write about! First, we are offering a "Suite Stay" in May. Be sure to come celebrate the beauty of this season with us during the month of May (2015) by staying in one of our suites and receive 20% of… Read More »
This posting is the second part of the letter Henry Quitman sent to his father in 1853 detailing parts of his travels in Liverpool and his intentions of traveling in Ireland and Scotland. Sometimes we forget to appreciate various things about w… Read More »
Today's posting is taken from our collection of Quitman letters and is written by Henry Quitman to his father, General Quitman, and dated June 8, 1853. This posting is the first half of the letter, and next week I'll post the other half… Read More »
It's snowing flowers! The grounds are absolutely breathtaking right now, and the famous Catalpa Trees are blooming. When you drive onto the property the blossoms from these trees make it look like it’s snowing flowers as they ge… Read More »
Here's an excerpt from "Monmouth: Its Majesty and Legacy." Also, three years ago this month the Reuthers purchased Monmouth - Happy Anniversary! Monmouth's legacy continues . . . . Until next time - happy travels! On the … Read More »
We have so much to share with the world this week. New Monmouth ducklings have arrived - 12 baby ducklings to be exact! In order to keep them safe so they can grow up and join the rest of the Monmouth Ducks the babies are secluded on t… Read More »