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The McMutt House is located in the Vicksburg Historic Downtown District only 3-blocks from the Old Courthouse Museum and in walking distance from the Coca-Cola and other museums. Other points of interest a few minutes away include the National Military Park, Battle Field Museum, Riverfront Murals and casinos.
Vicksburg Tourism
The McMutt House is located in the Vicksburg Historic Downtown District only 3-blocks from the Old Courthouse Museum and in walking distance from the Coca-Cola and other museums. Other points of interest a few minutes away include the National Military Park, Battle Field Museum, Riverfront Murals and casinos.
As seen on A&E's "My Ghost Story" Like so much of Vicksburg, the McNutt House is rich in history. Built in 1826, the structure is the second oldest in the Historic Downtown District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in addition to designations as a Mississippi and Warren County landmark. It was acquired by Governor Alexander Gallatin McNutt (Mississippi’s 12th Governor) in 1829 who subsequently added the rear wing in 1832. McNutt is remembered for repudiating bank bonds, signing legislation permitting women to own property and establishment of a university in Oxford, MS referred to as “Ole Miss”. The main floor contains original coal burning fireplaces and family heirloom period furnishings. Tour includes history of the house, Gov. McNutt, our permanent resident Lt. David Weeks Magill and of course the “Little Girl in the Blue Dress” made famous in a featured segment of A&E’s “My Ghost Story”. The house is just 3 blocks from the Old Courthouse Museum and the soon to open Lower Mississippi River Museum.
Visitors are welcome to take a free self-guided tour through our serene courtyard teeming with birds. See the region's oldest Japanese Magnolia tree, lovely terraced gardens, Lt. Magill's final resting place and a 13" Union Civil War mortar shell that fell unexploded during the siege of Vicksburg. Registered guests are afforded a complimentary tour of the McNutt House at their leisure. Call 601-529-2695 to schedule a tourGo 2 blocks North of the Old Courthouse Museum, turn left on First East Street and go 1 block to Monroe Street. House is on the right. Address: 815 First East Street. |
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If you seek a unique and informative guided tour, we highly recommend the Haunted Vicksburg Tour. Their licensed tour guides are extremely knowledgeable of the area's history and provide excellent historical tours in addition to tours highlighting Vicksburg's spirited past. Visit their web site at http://hauntedvicksburg.com. Friday, Saturday & Sunday tours. Advance booking for groups of 7 or more available any night. Tickets may be purchased at the McNutt House. |
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For a fun, relaxing and informative evening, we highly recommend taking the Sweet Olive Mississippi River Cruise. Weekend sunset cruises start at 6:30 P.M. effective 15 August. Weekday tours are available for groups by appointment .Weekend tour tickets may be purchased at the McNutt House. |
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No visit to Vicksburg is complete without a
visit to the Old Courthouse Museum operated
and maintained by the Vicksburg and Warren County
Historical Society, a private, non-profit organization. The museum is just 3 blocks from the McNutt House. |
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| On April 12, 2002, the City of Vicksburg unveiled
its first riverfront mural by renowned artist Robert Dafford. The
electricity of this project spread across the South and up and down
the Mississippi River. The panels of the Vicksburg flood wall are
the canvas capturing the City of Vicksburg's crucial past, present
and future roles in American history, commerce, culture, religion,
and technology. The Murals are FREE to
visit and just 4 blocks from the McNutt House. http://www.riverfrontmurals.com/ |
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The US Army Corps of Engineers Lower Mississippi River Museum is scheduled for opening in August 2012, just 2 blocks from the McNutt House.
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| The Old Depot Museum is scheduled for opening in June 2012, just 50 yards from the Mississippi River Museum. |  |
| Vicksburg, Mississippi - The Key to the South. Official Site containing a list and description of all points of interest in Vicksburg.. | |
