Description
Circa 1856. The 12,000-square-foot Duff Green Mansion is considered one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in Mississippi. It was a wedding gift to Mary Lake Green from her parents, Judge and Mrs. William Lake, who built the adjacent house, Lakemont. During the siege of Vicksburg, Mary Green gave birth in one of the caves next to the mansion and named her son Siege Green. Handsome furnishings highlight the spacious and elegantly renovated common rooms where guests are invited to enjoy afternoon tea or an evening cocktail.Publicity and Awards: Southern Living, Southern Accents, Smithsonian Institution Listing of Historic Sights, Bluff's & Bayous, WLBT- "The unexplained".Location: City/Urban.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $85 to $125
Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks.
Rooms: This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces and 2 conference rooms.
The types of beds available include King, Queen and Double.
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Policies
Cancellation: 72 hours
Pets: Pets Allowed and Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Wine.
Types of meals: Country Breakfast, Banquet Service, Wine and Hors d'oeuvres.
Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Modem Hook-Up, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, Refrigerator, Central Air, Clock Radio, Telephone, Television, Data Ports and Fireplace.
Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Pet Boarding, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Swimming, Limited Handicap Access, Television and Laundry Facilities.
Transportation Services: Bus Station Pickup.
Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Activities
Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Seminars, Meetings, Weddings, receptions and pool parties.
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Golf, Hiking, Museums, Parks and Shopping (Local Crafts).
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Historic Interest
Served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soilders during the seige of Vicksburg (1863) and later a soilders home. For over 50 years served as the local headquarters of the Salvation Army.
Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted), Local Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Granted) and State Historical Site (Granted).
Historic Memberships: National Trust, State Historical Society and Local Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: The Old Courthouse Museum (1/10 mile), Pemberton Headquarters (2/10 mile), Vicksburg National Military Park/Battlefield (1/2 mile), Historic Downtown (3/10 mile)
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Romantic Interest
 Elegant, comfortable and fully restored antebellum setting, all rooms with working fireplaces, relaxing verandas overlooking beautiful patio in the original Historic District.
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