Lovely and informative guided tour of the inside of the home. The tour guide stated that she was…read morenew-ish to giving tours and said a couple of times while we were upstairs that she forgot to tell us something about the downstairs and a weird giggle, but as the tour begins on the front downstairs porch and ends on the upstairs rear porch, there is no opportunity to know what was missed. Everyone was friendly. Regular prices are a bit on the high side. I got there and a tour had just begun, and they were kind enough to let me get on that tour. I was able to get some shots of the outdoors. They had a few items for sale in the gift shop referring to the 200th anniversary of Lafayette making his tour around all of the states (that were part of the union at that time), but no reference as to what his connection is with the house. No photos allowed in the home. At one family photo downstairs, the guide was talking about a family photo and that there were two boys and four girls and pointed out the infant and said it was a boy even though it was wearing a dress. It was a christening gown. It was not dressed as a girl. She kept making unpleasant faces as she was talking about it. Grow up. Do better.

The property is gorgeous. Unfortunately no pictures of the inside. The brochure they gave us let us…read morewalk and look at our own pace but guides were there at every step being super friendly and informative. Rosalie Mansion and Gardens "Our Mansion on the Bluff" In 1716, the French built a fort on the bluffs of Natchez and named it Rosalie in honor of the Countess of Pontchartrain. In 1819 Peter Little (age 17) purchased a portion of that land to build his home. He decided to keep the name Rosalie in honor of the fort and its settlers. He also purchased large areas of land in Louisiana and frequently used the ferryboat at Natchez Under-the-Hill to cross the Mississippi River to check on it. He developed a strong friendship with ferryboat owner Jacob Lowe and his family. In 1806, yellow fever quickly took Jacob's life; soon after, his wife contracted it. Knowing that her death was near, she sent for Peter and pleaded with him to take care of Eliza (her daughter). Peter took Eliza in and did what he felt best for her - he married her. At the time Peter was 25, and Eliza 14, so marriage was in name only. Rosalie was completed in 1823. Peter and Eliza moved into their new home. In 1816 Eliza helped establish the Natchez Children's Home, and many of those children found a loving home at Rosalie. By all accounts, Peter and Eliza remained deeply devoted to each other throughout their 45 year marriage. Unfortunately, in 1853 at the age of 60, Eliza died of yellow fever. Three years later Peter died at the age of 74 without a valid will, thus forcing an auction of the estate. On July 13, 1863, a week after the Siege of Vicksburg, U.S. Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant took possession of the mansion to use as a headquarters. On August 26, 1863, General Walter Q. Gresham took command of U.S. troops at Natchez. His headquarters remained at Rosalie.

What a stark reminder of the horrors humans inflict on one another. Very peaceful spot. Nice spot…read moreto stop and think about the harm humans cause one another. This is the location of the second largest slave sale, only behind New Orleans.

If you intend to see this, keep your eyes open because it's right on the corner of a sidewalk-less…read moreroad in what looks like an innocuous patch of grass. The explanations of the monument are more visible than the monument itself.

It maybe hard to decide which historic home in Natchez to see. I'd make a case of this one. Owned…read moreby several persons, including Mr. Elliott and Dr. Seip, this home is nicely put together (though none of the furniture in the house is authentic :/). It overlooks the Mississippi from its hilltop perch. Admission is $20.

Incredible beauty along this 400+ mile adventure. I've now been from end to end, finally traveling…read morethe last 100 from Jackson to Natchez, MS. My favorite area of the entire Trace...The Sunken Trace. Take your time, enjoy nature, enjoy life!!!

I drove about 10-12 miles of this road and found it to be peaceful and effortlessly scenic. It's…read morebasically a good way to see something for free and clear your head.

This historical home, now a bed and breakfast, was built in 1849- It was absolutely magnificent and…read morebeautiful from the decor to the service. They operated throughout COVID and they continue to operate through "quarantine". My stay was an understatement to above par. The breakfast they served was outstanding and delicious. Hydie, the owner, was so personable- she served a Devine* southern breakfast. She went above and beyond. The rooms were well furnished, well cleaned, and above all well maintained - especially in these tough times of COVID. I couldn't recommend this bed and breakfast enough. It's in a safe area and the staff is the epitome of southern hospitality. For an additional cost I highly recommend their gourmet picnic option, which I highly advocate.

A historic experience in Natchez, MS. The museum is a treasure. It was awesome learning about the…read moreAfrican American experience in that area.

What an amazing museum! I made the trek on a random Saturday and I am so glad I did. The gentlemen…read moreworking were friendly, informative and helpful. There was so much to look at and features a variety of historical items and artifacts. So many books from local authors, artwork. A short video is offered and has a lot of history. I would recommend to anyone in the area. It is free, but they do accept donations.

Rarely are we are fortunate enough to have verified, reliable and written evidence regarding…read moreancient cultures. The Natchez Indian culture dates back to the 1200's and survived up in the 1700's. In Mississippi, the Spaniards encountered the tribes is the 1500's. The French interacted in the early 1700's and documented with great detail the Natchez people and their way of life. This landmark provides a brief but detailed look into that culture and so is well worth a stop. As others have mentioned, Avis, who works behind the counter, is a longtime resident of the area and well versed in the history. She is extremely friendly and a delight to talk with so take advantage of her knowledge when you stop in!

I visited here after visiting a couple of other places and was kind of disappointed prior to coming…read morehere. This place was delightful, and I am so very glad I stopped by. A lovely lady was working the front, gave pamphlets on the area, and information about the Village. There is a long history here, and an amazing spot. If you are in the area, I highly suggest you come here and take a look around. Watch the short film and then walk around the mounds. I would suggest wearing comfortable shoes and drinking plenty of water while here.

This was a very good small museum dedicated to one of the most horrifying events in Natchez…read morehistory. The loss of so many lives in such an horrific fire was devastating. The museum is full of displays and even videotapes of the survivors. The owner does a great job on the tour. He is very passionate about and respectful of the victims and survivors.

Words fail to come to me to effectively communicate how necessary this museum is. The depth of what…read morehappened and the after affects of this disaster are horrendous. The owner is an amazing storyteller and paints a picture that is profound. He was meant for this. I would recommend everyone coming, but be aware that it is eye opening. The 85th anniversary is coming up. April 26, keep your eyes open for this.

Natchez in Historical Photographs is one of the best things to see in Natchez, and it is FREE! It…read moreis a great collection of photos from the 1870's until the early 1900's. There are a lot of old photos of the citizens of Natchez which for visitors shows the dress of the period. There are photos of the buildings including some of the homes now open for tours. What I found the most interesting was the early day business photos and all the photos of the river boats.

A nice monument to remember those who were harmed when they were trying for a peaceful movement and…read moretrying to stand up for themselves to get basic human rights. I would recommend this for anyone in the area to stop and take a moment for reflection on the atrocities of the past. If we do not learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it.

A pretty nice, reflective black stone memorial to some of the great local efforts for equality…read more It's one of those small, bonus attractions that you can appreciate for a few minutes to add to the fruitfulness of your day.