Verandah-Curlee House

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!!!!!

05/16/2026

– A Texas General Dies in Corinth

Brig. Gen. Joseph Lewis Hogg was born in Morgan County, Georgia, in 1806. He moved with his family to Alabama in 1818, studied law, and served as a militia officer before heading west to Texas in 1839. There he established a law practice, entered politics, and served in the Texas Congress (1843–44) and later in the Texas Senate.

At the outbreak of the Mexican American War, Hogg resigned his seat and fought with the Texas Mounted Volunteers at the Battle of Monterrey. In 1860, he served as a delegate to the Texas Secession Convention and voted in favor of leaving the Union.

With the Civil War underway, Hogg helped organize the 3rd Texas Cavalry, entering service as a captain with his son Thomas Elisha Hogg in the ranks. He was quickly appointed colonel by Governor Edward Clark, and promoted to brigadier general, on February 12, 1862.

In April 1862, Hogg was sent east to reinforce Confederate troops at the Siege of Corinth, not far from the Shiloh battlefield. He commanded a mixed brigade of dismounted Texas cavalry, Texas infantry, Arkansas infantry, and Goode’s Texas Battery.

During the Corinth operations, Hogg contracted dysentery and died on May 16, 1862. He was buried in Corinth, Mississippi, where many soldiers from the Shiloh and Corinth campaigns still rest today. In 1917, his family removed his remains and buried him at the old Confederate Park in Corinth, the current site of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.

He was the father of future Texas governor Jim Hogg.

Image - General Hogg (Bayou Bend Collection)

05/15/2026

The museum loved hosting the Daughters of the American Revolution of Corinth yesterday!!!

If anyone wants to have their club meetings at the House give us a call at 662-287-9501!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there!!

04/09/2026

Be sure to drop by for a tour for more exciting information about Shiloh!

Living History Program and Battlefield Hike — April 11

On April 11, the park will commemorate the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh with a special living history program and guided battlefield hike.

Living historians will portray Statham’s Brigade of Confederate infantry, part of Breckinridge’s Reserve Division, highlighting the often-overlooked role of the Confederate right flank. Participants in the guided hike will follow a detailed color company representing either the 15th Mississippi Infantry or the 20th Tennessee Infantry, tracing portions of the routes these units marched during the battle. Along the way, visitors will experience company-level drill movements and gain insight into the terrain and combat actions at key locations.

The guided hike will begin at 9 a.m. in Spain Field, located behind the Gladden Mortuary Monument. Parking will be available in Barnes Field, across from Prentiss’ Headquarters. Signs will be posted, and park staff will be available to assist with directions.

This program will last approximately three hours and cover about 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Those wishing to participate in the hike are asked to pre-register by calling the visitor center at 731-689-5696.

Following the hike, living historians will present drill, marching, and firing demonstrations in the Peach Orchard area (Tour Stop #18). Demonstrations will be offered at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Parking for the afternoon कार्यक्रम will be available in the field across from the Peach Orchard. Registration is not required for these demonstrations.

We hope you will join us for this immersive look at the events of April 1862.

04/03/2026

The House will be closed today in lieu of Good Friday. We will reopen tomorrow!

04/01/2026

03/27/2026

Book your stay today!!!

12/13/2025

Well that’s all for this year!! We are closed for the winter. We will reopen the first week of March. Have safe holidays everyone!!

12/02/2025

The House loves sharing in so many memories!!!