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Today's blog is more information on Monmouth and a glimpse into Antebellum Life in the 1800s.  How amusing it sounds now - but more surely did not at the time - for General Quitman to have left to fight in… 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 gently waft to… Read More »

The letter posted in the blog today is the first part of a letter from Henry Quitman to his father, General Quitman.  Henry is missing something from his voyage - it was misplaced on the trip by the crew.  So… 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… Read More »

Next week we'll continue with Henry's letter, but this week I found some interesting information I'd like to share from "Monmouth: It's Majesty and Legacy": Eliza opposed General Quitman’s volunteering for the Mexican War, and frequently begged her husband to… 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… Read More »

Now that Ole Man Winter is almost over – I know some people are still in the throes of it - and we dig ourselves out from under all that snow (although we were spared the lovely white frosting here)… 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… Read More »

Today I'm posting the second part from Henry Quitman's 1/7/1853 letter to his father, General Quitman.  In this letter he speaks of a secret - Henry's found the woman he wants to marry!  Until next time, happy travels - which we… Read More »

How interesting it is to glimpse into General Quitman's career by taking an excerpt from the booklet "Monmouth:  Its Majesty and Legacy." He was indeed someone this property is proud of.  Until next time - happy travels! John Quitman’s interests… Read More »