Spring Pilgrimage Tours

Circa 1837 & 1852

Once dubbed ”House of a Thousand Candles, “ Elms Court sits on 160 wooded acres.  The winding drive, shown on a 1723 French map as a Native American trail, climbs gradually to open onto a stunning view of the house.  Its lacy, Italianate, double tier, cast iron facade is one of the grandest residential displays in Natchez. Experience warm Southern hospitality from the succeeding generational owner as you explore spacious rooms filled with family heirlooms and stately antiques.    

Tour Schedule

March 17, 21, 25, 29

April 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26

Circa 1858

 Also known as the “Henderson-Britton House”, Magnolia Hall was the last mansion to be built in Natchez before the Civil War. Constructed of brick and covered with stucco, it was then painted and scored to look like brownstone. Magnolia Hall is a perfect example of a Greek Revival home, and is filled with mid-nineteenth century antiques. The second floor displays period pageantry dresses and uniforms of pre-Civil War times, and is owned by and maintained through the preservation of the Natchez Garden Club.

Tour Schedule

March 13, 17, 21, 25, 29

April 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26

Circa 1803

Built in 1803 by Samuel C. Young and named Bellevue, the home was sold four years later to Winthrop Sargent (1753-1820), first Governor of the Mississippi Territory. In 1807, Sargent extended the home's square footage, and renamed it after his hometown of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Governor’s son, George W. Sargent, was murdered inside by Union forces during the War Between the States. Double hallways and stairs of hand-turned mahogany rails and spindles grace the interior.

Tour Schedule

March 13, 17, 21, 25, 29

April 2, 6, 10

Circa 1794 - 1810

 Built in 1794 by Jesse Greenfield on a Spanish grant, Cherokee stands on a great elevation overlooking Natchez. Cherokee possesses an interesting inset porch with Tuscan columns, a Federal style fanlight-type window in the prominent dormer, and a detailed Greek Revival entrance doorway.

Tour Schedule

March 18, 22, 26, 30

 Circa 1844

Historically known as the home of Captain Thomas P. Leathers, a famous steamboat captain, Myrtle Terrace boasts exquisite mid-nineteenth-century Empire and Victorian furnishings throughout. The  carriage house is preserved on the grounds.

Tour Schedule

March 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30

April 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27

May 1, 5, 9, 13

Circa 1852

Sunnyside is an elegant 1850s Greek-Revival cottage, situated on 10 acres near historic downtown Natchez. This two-story cottage is full of history and charm. View a beautiful collection of antiques, china and more throughout your tour. 

Tour Schedule

March 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30

April 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27

May 1, 5, 9, 13

Circa 1790  

Linden is one of the few historic homes in Natchez with a family legacy spanning six

generations, dating back to 1849. In addition to its rich history, this exquisite Federal-style

home boasts many unique features and is set apart from other historic homes with its unmatched, entertaining storytelling experiences. As you pass through the gorgeous front door and are greeted by our courteous and hospitable staff, you will come to understand what is meant when they say, “Come as Guests, Leave as Family!”

You don’t want to miss this fascinating tour! 

Tour Schedule

March 15, 19, 23, 27, 31

April 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28

May 2, 6, 10

Circa 1817 & 1845

Setting on 150-acre British land grant (1774), Glenfield is built in two distinct architectural periods:  Spanish (1817), and English Gothic (1845). A bullet hole in the entrance door bears witness of the Union forces attempt to seize the home during the Civil War, as told from the Diary of Lucy A. Cannon during occupied Natchez. Lucy chronicled her family's daily life when the home was known as Glencannon. Today, Glenfield is one of the great Natchez houses where six generations of Field descendants have preserved their home, since 1880.

Tour Schedule

March 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31

April 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28

May 2, 6, 10, 14

Circa 1836

The grandeur of Choctaw Hall features a blend of Greek Revival and Federal-style architecture. Exquisite fan lights adorn the great doors, that were built extra wide to accommodate ladies in hoopskirt. The mansion consists of four floors that are connected by a swirling oval staircase. The great stone pillars stand proudly and boldly, presenting a magnificent picture-perfect backdrop in both front and rear double porches to encase the beautiful gardens. Choctaw Hall is one of the most magnificent restored mansion homes in Natchez.

Tour Schedule

March 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31

April 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28

May 2, 6, 10, 14

Circa 1798-1826-1858

Nestled on seven lush acres, "The Towers" is considered one of the grandest and most elegant historic homes in Mississippi. Surrounded by immense live oaks, planted before the Civil War, the Italianate mansion accommodates exceptional antique furnishings, superb draperies and fabric wall coverings, and extraordinary collections rarely seen anywhere. 

Tour Schedule

March 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28

April 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29

May 3, 7, 11, 15

Circa 1854

Built in 1854, Thomas Staniforth House is a classic Greek Revival brick cottage full of charm and history. The house underwent a sensitive restoration that one must see to truly appreciate. Thomas Staniforth was a building contractor who lavished extra attention on a comparatively modest house for the time and neighborhood. Beautifully appointed antiques and period furnishings.

Tour Schedule

March 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28

April 1, 5, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29

May 3, 7, 11, 15

Circa 1794

 The Gardens is an example of an early plantation style home built in 1794 by Stephen Minor under the Spanish Crown. The home served as a Military hospital for Federal Troops during the Civil War. Traces of brick ovens and Minie balls give indication of their occupation. The Gardens has been occupied by the Schleet family and its descendants since 1881.

Tour Schedule

March  24, 28

April 5, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29

1850s

 Built by David Stanton on the grounds of The Elms for his two sons, it has been owned by the Stone family since 1877, and now features a gallery of paintings, rare antique maps and prints, George Ohr pottery and Native American arts. Rare antique maps adorn the walls of this unique property, outstanding for its antebellum origins as a private billiard hall.

Tour Schedule

Wednesdays Only

11:30 am

Circa 1798

Texada is the earliest brick building in Natchez and one of only a handful of 18th-century structures remaining in Mississippi. Texada served as Mississippi’s state capitol from 1817-1820. The first floor of this family home features exposed beam ceilings and is furnished with early American and English antiques. An exclusive tour opportunity.

Tour Schedule

March 12, 16, 20

Circa 1798, 1801 & 1830 

Also known as Connelly’s Tavern, Ellicott Hill, located on Canal Street, is the site where in 1797, the American flag was raised by Colonel Andrew Ellicott in defiance of Spain. This 18th-century merchant's house is perfectly proportioned, built of brick and wood. Owned by the Natchez Garden Club.

Tour Schedule

March 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31

April 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28

May 2, 6, 10, 14

Circa 1812

 Completed in 1812, Auburn was “designed to be the most magnificent building in the territory” and was built for Lyman Harding, the first Attorney General of Mississippi. Auburn was built by Stephen Duncan and gifted to the City of Natchez.

Tour Schedule

March 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30

April 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27

May 1, 5, 9, 13

Circa 1823

 Located on the Mississippi River bluff near the site of the massacre of the Natchez Indians, Rosalie also served as the Union headquarters during the War Between the States. Rosalie is owned by the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution)

Open Daily

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tours begin at top of each hour with the last tour at 4:00 pm