The Story of the Blunderbuss and Charlotte Mentelle

A Blunderbuss is a type of firearm designed to fire a spread of shot that was used in the late 18th century. Charlotte Mentelle carried a Blunderbuss from France to America in the 1790s. In 1820 Charlotte opened a girls finishing school in Lexington. Dr. Randy Runyon will discuss Charlotte’s life story. The Blunderbuss is on display at Waveland State Historic Site. Enjoy Waveland’s catered savories, scones and sweets along with Elmwood Inn Teas.