Christmas Cheer at Rosedown

Following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site staff will begin decorating the 1835 plantation home in an early-to-mid-19th century style, featuring greenery, holly, fruit and nuts on fireplace mantels, chandeliers decorated with holly and mistletoe, evergreen-draped banisters, a decorative display on the dining table, and a tabletop Christmas tree.  These festive decorations will be on display throughout the month; and just in time for the holidays, the historic gardens are filled with the colors of Christmas.  The 28-acre gardens are naturally ornamented with every shade of red and green from the countless varieties of blooming camellias, assorted varieties of holly, ardisia (Christmas Berry), and other winter friends. (225) 635-3110.