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.

Natchez National Historical Park Headquarters and the Natchez Visitor Center is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and Canal Street in Natchez, MS. Melrose Estate is located at 1 Melrose-Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS 39120. The William Johnson House is located at 212 State Street, Natchez, MS 39120.

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

  • African American Heritage
  • Enslavement
  • Native American Heritage
  • Tragic Events
  • Murders

Melrose Mansion

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.

William Johnson House

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.

Melrose Slave Cabin

One story wood frame house with two doors and two windows

One of two remaining slave cabins at the Melrose estate

Inside Melrose Slave Cabin

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.

Inside the William Johnson House

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.