Natchez Castles & Stately Homes
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Castles & Stately Homes in Natchez, MS, Mississippi.
Rosalie is an elegant National Historic Landmark, which was originally built between the years 1820 and 1822. The Federal-style mansion overlooks the Mississippi River and features the Bicentennial Garden. Tours are available.
The Joseph Newman Stone House is featured on the Spring Pilgrimage Tour for its Antebellum Music Room and Billiard Hall. Private classical piano performances with complimentary wine are available in the music room during the spring pilgrimage, as well as house tours.
Auburn Museum and Historic Home is an Antebellum home built in the early 1800s and was the first major building in Natchez to follow an actual architectural plan. The home is a National Historic Landmark and is open throughout the year for tours. Gift shop on site.
Longwood is the unfinished dream home and architectural marvel of Dr. Haller Nutt, and is today listed as an official National Historic Landmark. The building features a beautiful and unique octagonal structure with an onion dome and visitors can tour the home and grounds, including the unfinished interior.
Stanton Hall was built in 1858 on an entire city block and is today listed as an official National Historic Landmark. In addition to serving as a venue for weddings and special events, the historic property is home to the Carriage House Restaurant and daily tours are given of the home with hostesses dressed in antebellum costumes.
