Step Into History at
Thank You for a Fabulous
57th Annual Trees of Christmas
Tours Available
Tuesday-Saturday – 10am-3pm
To Book Special Events & Group Tours:
Email merrehopemeridian@gmail.com or call 601-483-8439
Memories of days gone by…
… are alive at Merrehope and the F.W. Williams house, both historic homes in Meridian. Each home stands as a testament to time. Each speaks volumes about Meridian’s history. Merrehope is the only historic home open to the public. Despite General William T. Sherman’s Civil War claims that “Meridian no longer exists,” Merrehope is one of Meridian’s only remaining Greek Revival homes.
Ornately styled rooms filled with period pieces of furniture
Paintings and decorations displayed throughout the home
Fabulous holiday decorations based on the season
Recent Events
Fri-Sun,
April 24th-26th, 2026
November 22nd • December 31st
2026
Sun, November 22nd, 2026 • 1-4pm
“I think I just thought the house is alive. You know, like it’s a living museum and it has life in it. And I just, you know, I feel at ease when I’m here. Like I said, it feels like home because I’ve been coming over here for so long.”
– Shelba Strange
See and hear more of the history of Merrehope from those who lived it at the Merrehope Oral Histories Site: merrehopeoralhistory.omeka.net
Use your skills and talents as a volunteer. Honor these special homes with your donations. Join the momentum, and let’s give these treasures the love and care they deserve so they can be enjoyed today and by future generations!
Join us in celebrating and preserving Meridian’s most historic and beautiful landmarks. Friends of Merrehope play a significant role in the day-to-day operations of Merrehope and the F. W. Williams Home.
Click the link below and join today!
Friends of Merrehope Application
With eager anticipation, we await the start of construction on Phase Two of Raise the Roof. Architectural and engineering reports for the rear porch and kitchen—spaces often hidden but vital to Merrehope’s character—are nearing completion. Guided by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), we are excited about the progress these steps promise.
As we continue to tackle challenges ahead, experts recommend addressing the damage on the front northeast corner next. This marks the beginning of initial assessments, alongside our upcoming Raise the Roof Phase 3 Capital Campaign.
Thanks to generous donors and grants, every milestone is possible.
Your contributions truly make a difference. Please join us as we continue to Raise the Roof!
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