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National Historical Park · MS

Natchez National Historical Park

Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.

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Photos

Two story brick mansion with columns
Melrose and its landscape present a comprehensive picture of the Southern planter class and the enslaved people who lived and worked there.
Two story brick townhouse
The William Johnson House provides a window into the life of a free man of color whose published diary and personal papers provide a detailed account of daily life in the antebellum south.
One story wood frame house with two doors and two windows
One of two remaining slave cabins at the Melrose estate
Room containing very simple wood table and chair, and baby cradle with fireplace in background
The furnished slave cabin at Melrose helps to illustrate the daily life of the enslaved.
room with tall windows and fireplace, round table containing lamp and surrounded by chairs
Visitors to the William Johnson House can see many original furnishings.

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs