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    Rosalie Mississippi State Dar

    Rosalie Mississippi State Dar

    4.4(20 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    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.

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    Rosalie Mississippi State Dar
    Rosalie Mississippi State Dar
    Rosalie Mississippi State Dar

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    Emerald Mound

    Emerald Mound

    4.2(6 reviews)
    9.4 mi

    This is one of those places the experience is truly dependent upon the person. History does not…read morealways present itself with a rush of excitement or a spectacle to behold. Driving up to the Emerald Mound, one might think to themselves, "Look, a hill covered with grass. How quaint," and then wonder why they made the trip. This is where imagination is key to the experience. Imagine this place a thousand years ago. Imagine the indigenous people and their culture and how vastly different it is from today. We are standing in the exact same place they were. Take the time to read about it and then decide if standing on hallowed grounds aren't worth more than just a grassy hill.

    I think most people in the United States know about ruins in the southwest. You may have seen…read moreancient pottery and figurines in museums. You've probably heard about the Navajo, Hopi, and other cultures of that region. The Natchez culture is not unfamiliar, either, but do you know about the mounds scattered in the southeast and the larger ancient Mississippian culture? It was new to me not that many years ago as I first saw pottery of this culture in a museum. I have wanted to see more but there doesn't seem to be a lot of pottery remaining from this period. What about the mounds? Well, what are essentially man-made hills aren't as visually compelling as a desert cliff dwelling, right? It explains why so few tourists visit. Emerald Mound is the second-largest mound in the United States and was an important ceremonial center dating from 1250 to 1600. There is some good information posted but this site is crying out for an interpretive center that could really help tell the story of this ancient culture and bring it to life.

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    Emerald Mound
    Emerald Mound
    Emerald Mound

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    Downtown Karla Brown - Edelweiss. Greg Iles home in Natchez and now a VRBO.

    Downtown Karla Brown

    4.7(15 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    She is a terrific and knowledgeable narrator. We took the Greg Iles combo book tour. The provided…read morestory handouts allow you to keep up with the 70+ destinations. The tour covers all the first six books with added Natchez parallel history. She was patient with our peppering of questions to separate truth from fiction. If you are a fan of this Natchez author the trip is worth the $$ and four and half hours of your time.

    Karla Brown indeed has her office Downtown in a pretty interesting antique mall. But her real place…read moreof business is on the roads of Natchez. It is in her large and comfortable van that she spins her tales of the history of Natchez, tells about ghosts and spirits, and visits the grave of its most beloved cat (the esteemed Tripod). She has a variety of tours to suit your interests. Ghost tours are evening affairs and visit the famous Natchez Cemetery. History tours occur during the day, and visit points of interest. Ms. Brown is very personable and you will immediately feel comfortable with her. She has a wealth of knowledge to share with the visitors, and is indeed happy to do so. The comfortable driving tour is a good way to learn about Natchez and see a variety of locations. They range from a hour and a half to about three hours. The pricing is very reasonable for this type of guided tour, and we all enjoyed our time with Ms. Brown.

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    Downtown Karla Brown - The Natchez Cemetery entrance

    The Natchez Cemetery entrance

    Downtown Karla Brown - The Bluff

    The Bluff

    Downtown Karla Brown - Natchez Under-the-Hill

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    Natchez Under-the-Hill

    Natchez Trace Parkway - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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