We arrived at the house but they were repaving the street outside so it was difficult to find a place to park. Should not be a problem now. The exhibit house displays her awards for her writing and some of her items that she owned. There are signs that tell a little about her life. This is where you start and wait for the tour guide.
Once you go next door with the tour guide you get to explore Eudora's house as it was while she lived there. I really liked her books strewn about the house, it made me connect with her as that's they way my books are often displayed 🙂 Eudora had approximately 5,000 books. I've got to step up my collection! Ha!
It's pretty cool to see where she worked and hear stories of her life. Eudora was a prolific writer, writers write! Her garden was lovingly restored to its former glory with help from Eudora's photos. She climbed out of her upstairs window on the roof to take pictures of the flowers and garden rooms below. The docent was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Although the tour was 2 hours long it seemed much shorter and was well worth the 4 hour drive we took to get there. One other thing to note, Wednesdays have free admission, though the cost on other days is worth it.

– Jeff Schafer

Absolutely magnificent piece of Southern America history right in the middle of Belhaven, the first subdivision in Mississippi.
The Eudora Welty House & Garden, at 1119 Pinehurst Street in Jackson, Mississippi, was the home of author Eudora Welty for nearly 80 years. It was built by her parents in 1925. Welty and her mother built and tended to the garden located at the side and back of the home over decades. Welty could often be found writing in her bedroom or on the porch, which frequently hosted her peers in writing. The house was first declared a Mississippi Landmark in 2001, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 2004.

– Jeffrey Couch

Ok. I am going to be honest here. I had not heard of Eudora Welty. I was looking around Jackson for things to do, found this house and did some research, and oh my goodness, what have I deprived myself of? She was witty, an explorer, a traveler, funny, snarky. The tour of the house was lovely. You start with a video that displays her humor and caring. The house was understated and lovely. So many books! I wanted to pick one up and smell the paper and ink. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

– Andrea F