The Roseland Office and Apothecary

 

While Sturdivant Hall is the main attraction on the Sturdivant Museum property,

this handsome Greek Revival structure is well worth a visit. 

It was once the office/apothecary at Roseland Plantation near Uniontown 

and was given to the Sturdivant Association for preservation.

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Newspapers Circa 1900

Having ink in my veins, these bound volumes of newspapers from around 1900 fascinated me. They are on display at the plantation office on the grounds of Sturdivant Hall Museum.

On the page at left are fashion photos, and while the dresses were oh so feminine in that era, I am glad big hats are out! Perhaps the wide-brimmed hats kept the sun off their faces.

Inside the Office

Step into the office!
Here's an interior view of the antebellum plantation office in yesterday's post. The office is location on the grounds of Sturdivant Hall.

Let's see. In the corner on the left, we have the desk and ledger. Next, there's the overseer's desk and journal, and to the far right are the beaten biscuit table with a dough bowl and biscuit beater. (I guess that would be similar to the modern office kitchen!) Just come on in and have a seat in front of the fireplace. Coffee and biscuits will soon be ready!

Plantation Office

This antebellum structure from Roseland Plantation has been renovated as a plantation office museum on the grounds of Sturdivant Hall. It is open for tours on special occasions such as Spring Pilgrimage.