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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 eve of the… 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 »

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 »

  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 »

I thought it would be fun to post a letter from almost the same date as today's date – written 158 years ago!  Enjoy and we hope to see you during this holiday season – one of our most beloved… Read More »

Merry Christmas! Today's Blog is a letter from Mary Quitman to her husband, Henry. How interesting to read what she wrote this same time of year nearly 154 years later!    Providence Dec. 27th 1860   My dear Henry, A… Read More »

INTERVIEW WITH MONMOUTH HISTORIC INN BELLMAN, HAL DAVIS Q:     How long have you been with Monmouth? A:      It will be 25 years on February 1, 2016! Q:     What led you to working at Monmouth? A:      A friend of… Read More »

We are thrilled to report that our Chef, Allison Richard, won 1st place in the Gumbo Cook-off that took place in Natchez the day after Thanksgiving.  Congratulations Chef Richard!  Our guests remark on how much they enjoy her gumbo, and… Read More »

Today we see another letter from Ms. Eliza wherein she's happy to hear from her son finding out he arrived safely at college.  It was with much more trepidation I am sure that parents sent their children off to college… Read More »

This is the second part of Eliza's letter to son, Henry, dated March 6, 1849.  It's lovely to know how much the gardens at Monmouth were cared for by the Quitmans, as they are today, and one can only imagine… Read More »