Winter Quarters stands today as a rare survivor of the ravages of the Civil War and as a tribute to the bravery and ingenuity of one family. The large airy structure is the only one of its kind in the region to remain as a reflection of the state's early heritage. Built in three stages by the Routh and Nutt families, the home was the centerpiece of Dr. Haller Nutt's extensive cotton holdings. Through the gallant efforts of his wife, Julia, the home was saved from the torches of General Ulysses S Grant's forces, but all of the outbuildings perished and their livestock confiscated. Today, the house holds mementos of an era gone by. In addition to period furnishings, copies of diaries on agriculture, an 1845 billiard table made by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, medicine and other topics provide a link to the antebellum period.
Location:
Rt 1 Box 91, Hwy 608, Newellton Louisiana 71357
Telephone
318-467-9750 Toll Free: 888-677-9468
Other History nearby:
(Vicksburg) Anchuca
(Gillett) Arkansas Post Museum
(Vicksburg) Balfour House
(Vicksburg) Belle of the Bends
(Monroe) Bible Museum
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Candy Company Museum
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04/09 Coming to The Newellton area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Louisiana Cotton Festival Ville Platte LA October8-13 The Louisiana Cotton Festival and Tournoi de la Ville Platte is an Acadian Festival featuring French music, traditional street dance and contradanse.
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