The house was beautiful - it needed a serious paint job and some tlc - but it was gorgeous. The grounds were also really pretty. The current owners have let the gardens look natural, rather than having distinct beds or planned designs. They also have a bunch of peacocks, which is kind of odd, but the birds are beautiful and so impressive when they present their feathers.
The tour was strange, to put it lightly. The Snow family lives in the house, and they basically hide when tours come through. Our tour guide was one of the most awkward people I've ever met. He kept pausing after every sentence, like he wanted us to applaud or something. He also acted out several of his stories, which was just plain weird. Apparently, Waverly is unique because it actively tries to ignore the slave presence. Our guide kept talking about the "servants" and he didn't want to tell us where the old slave quarters had been. It was a very watered down version of antebellum history.
Regardless, it was great to get out of the classroom, and to see some of the things we've been talking about in front of us. After our tour, we came back to Starkville and got drinks and appetizers at Mugshots which was a great way to unwind. All in all, an interesting and good day
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