Jeffrey's Adventure to Sturdivant Hall

One of Selma’s most popular museums is Sturdivant Hall, which has been called “The finest Greek revival Neo-Classic antebellum mansion in the southeast.”  If the high ceilings, elaborate moldings, and spiral stairway do not interest you, maybe you would fancy its ghostly legends.  It is rumored that previous owner, John Parkman, makes regular appearances.  Parkman was imprisoned in 1866 after being accused of shady cotton dealings in the Civil War.  His close friends staged a jailbreak and he was fatally wounded when he was spotted during the escape.  He vowed to never leave his home until his name was cleared and many believe he has kept his word.  Museum staff and visitors have witnessed objects moving on their own and footsteps creaking upstairs; some have even see Parkman’s two little girls looking out an upstairs window.  Many other strange happenings have occurred in this magnificent mansion, but you will want to see them for yourself.

Jeffrey's Adventure to Grace Hall

Jeffrey visited Grace Hall today, one of the stops on Selma's Ghost Tour this Saturday!  He learned that this antebellum structure is believed to be the home of "Miz Eliza," who has been a regular guest since 1982 when Grace Hall became a Bed and Breakfast.  Several other ghosts have been spotted here over the years and five spirits are believed to share the home with the owners and their guests.  Grace Hall no longer has temporary guests as a Bed and Breakfast, but now hosts its "permanent residents," the ghosts.  If you haven't purchased a ticket for the Ghost Tour this Saturday, you should call the Chamber of Commerce at 334-875-7241 before it's too late!  The tickets are almost completely sold out, so don't want to miss the chance to see the ghosts first hand!

P.S.  A black cat crossed Jeffrey's path at Grace Hall today... We hope Jeffrey's not superstitious!