Rowan Oak Has Been Named The Best Historic Site In Mississippi

Mississippi is filled with incredible historic sites. However, according to Mississippi Magazine, there’s one that stands out above the rest – and it’s Rowan Oak. The former home of William Faulkner, Rowan Oak now serves as a museum that’s brimming with perks indoors and out. And though the museum itself is currently closed to the public, you can still explore the grounds. Take a look:

Oxford is most often associated with the Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) and football.

However, the city has a lot more going for it, including being home to Rowan Oak, which, according to *Mississippi Magazine’s* annual Best of Mississippi awards, is the “best historic site of 2020.”

The ranking is well deserved when you consider just how special Rowan Oak is.

Perfectly preserved, it offers a glimpse into the life of William Faulkner, who is one of the world’s most celebrated authors.

But that’s not the only thing that makes Rowan Oak unique.

What truly sets Rowan Oak apart from other “house museums” is that each room is as it was upon Faulkner’s death. According to the museum’s director, all items inside and outside the house are intact and original.

Spanning four acres with lots of must-see sights, the grounds of Rowan Oak are as impressive as the home itself.

An English garden, stable, detached kitchen, sunken patio, and cedar walkway are just a few of the sites you’ll find when exploring the grounds. The best part of all is that you can tour the grounds for FREE, daily from dawn-dusk.

When exploring the grounds, you can extend your fun with a trek along the Bailey’s Woods National Recreation Trail.

The 3/5-mile trail, which begins at Rowan Oak and ends at the Ole Miss campus, was used by Faulkner, making it as alluring as it is idyllic.

Want to see more of Rowan Oak? Click here for a room-by-room photo tour. For more information, call Rowan Oak at (662) 915-7073. You can also visit the Rowan Oak website or Facebook page.

So, did you know about this incredible piece of history? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only place you can peek into the past. Read about another here.

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