Natchez National Historical Park

Melrose and its landscape present a comprehensive picture of the Southern planter class and the enslaved people who lived and worked there.
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.
Map showing location of park.
illuminated candles on a hilly lawn
Natchez National Historical Park Commemorates Juneteenth with Luminary at Melrose Estate
In commemoration of Juneteenth, Natchez National Historical Park will present a luminary on the front lawn at the Melrose estate on June 19.
Two story brick mansion with columns
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Two story brick townhouse
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One story wood frame house with two doors and two windows
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Room containing very simple wood table and chair, and baby cradle with fireplace in background
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room with tall windows and fireplace, round table containing lamp and surrounded by chairs
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