Museum showing objects from Elvis' childhood.See more..
4.5Longwood(1.619 reviews) - An unfinished gem. Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Construction on this architectural gem, the largest octagonal house in the U.S., began in 1860, but was interrupted by the onset of war. A National Historic Landmark, the still-unfinished mansion is an enduring symbol of the impact of the Civil War.See more..
4.5Beauvoir(1.218 reviews)from $13.62 - Beauvoir Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Home of Ex-Confederate President of the Confederate States of America where he lived his remaining 12 years of his life (post-war) and where he wrote "The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government." Golf Carts are now available to rent. Guided tour of the home showing how life was lived by the President and his family and self guided grounds (Varina's Garden, Cemetery, and nature trail), Museum, separated into 3 sections: Rotating Gallery, Soldier's Exhibit, and President Davis Exhibit. Research Library including reference books to accommodate most genealogy research focused on the Civil War.See more..
Stanton Hall, one of the most magnificent and Palatial Greek homes in America, occupies an entire city block in downtown Natchez, MS. This home stands 5 stories tall and was originally 14,000 square feet. Many original furnishings and beautiful antiques are displayed throughout the home as well as one of a kind arched millwork throughout the halls and parlors. Designed for Fredrick and Hulda Stanton by Natchez architect Thomas Rose, Stanton Hall contains beauty unlike any other. Mr. Stanton imported immense gilt mirrors from France, ordered unusually executed gasoliers from Philadelphia, and brought in beautifully sculptured marble mantels from New York. The original Gothic-style hall stand and matching chairs are an important part of the Stanton's original furnishings. Stanton Hall is owned and beautifully maintained by the Pilgrimage Garden Club.See more..
Home of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a unique collection of children's dolls and toys made from cloth and porcelain.See more..
4.5Melrose(535 reviews) - Excellent and a good value for families Historic Sites • National Parks
Part of Natchez National Historical Park, Melrose is an antebellum plantation that features a slavery exhibit.See more..
4.5Rowan Oak(314 reviews) - Modest and comfortable home Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
We had been trying for some time to visit the home where William Faulkner lived for the better part of 30 years until his death. I was surprised at how modest and comfortable the home is. The admission is only $5 and you can wander around the lower and upper levels, learning about the author and his family. Well worth a visit. Take time to walk the Bailey’s Woods trail (about a mile) to the University of Mississippi Art Museum.See more..
4.5Windsor Ruins(298 reviews) - Quiet, haunting and remote Historic Sites
There's something about being physically close to history and the Windsor Ruins deliver. Quiet, haunting and remote, the ruins evoke an era gone by. If you can visit early or late, you'll have the site to yourself. The huge live oaks surrounding the site add to the aura. Learn about the history of the place and then soak it up.See more..
4.5Mississippi State Capitol(264 reviews) - Look For Steve Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR OUR VISITORS: The Capitol is now open for guided tours: To reserve a guided tour for groups of 70 or fewer, please call (601) 359-3114 or email [email protected]. Drop-in tours for visitors, which do not require a reservation, will be conducted at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Groups of 10 people or more must schedule a tour. Self-guided tours are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The gift shop is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Updated as of November 23, 2021). Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is major tourist attraction as well as the focus of Mississippi state government activities.See more..
4.5Old Capitol Museum(215 reviews) - What a fantastic place Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
COVID-19 UPDATE: Based on information provided by the Mississippi Department of Health about the coronavirus epidemic, we are temporarily closed until further notice. Jackson’s oldest building, the Old Capitol is home to a museum exploring the history of the site when it was the seat of Mississippi government from 1839 to 1903. The Old Capitol was the site of some of the state’s most significant legislative actions, such as the passage of the 1839 Married Women’s Property Act, Mississippi’s secession from the Union in 1861, and the crafting of the 1868 and 1890 state constitutions. The building is a National Historic Landmark, and one of the country’s premier examples of Greek Revival public architecture. When it was built in 1839, the massive limestone exterior, copper dome, and grand interior spaces made the Old Capitol the most distinguished building in Mississippi.See more..
4.5Natchez National Cemetery(138 reviews) - We did the tour with Downtown Carla Brown and it was fantastic. Historic Sites • Cemeteries
Loved the tour and the tip to buy the book about the Natchez cemetery.Loved seeing the turning Angel statue and hearing about the unique people buried there.See more..
5.0First Presbyterian Church(134 reviews) - A must-see exhibit before touring Natchez Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
We stopped by the exhibition "Natchez in Historic Photographs" and ended up spending two hours enjoying the photographs. One can really get a sense of the history of the city, and this exhibit should be required viewing as a prelude to touring the city. We have visited Natchez many times over the years, and we learned so much from these old photographs. They are beautifully presented in a quiet and open area. Many of them left us feeling a bit melancholy, others left us longing for the "good old days."See more..
4.5Anchuca Mansion(129 reviews) - Southern Hospitality on Tour Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tour Anchuca Mansion, Vicksburg's first Columned Mansion and the town's first antebellum homes to open to the public for daily tours in 1955. This Greek revival landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, opens it doors to visitor from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Walk in the footsteps of many famous Americans, including President Jefferson Davis, to see the opulent interiors with fine antiques and art representing the past three centuries. Tours are $10.00 per person. Most all major credit cards are excepted. Thank you for helping preserve Anchuca.See more..
5.0Eudora Welty House and Garden(123 reviews) - Great inside look at Welty's life Saturday: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
For seventy-six years, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty lived and wrote in her Jackson home at 1119 Pinehurst Street. Restored by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History after her death in 2001, the house is open for tours.See more..
3.0Tupelo National Battlefield(118 reviews) - Small battlefield in Tupelo Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • National Parks • Battlefields
There really isn't much to it but a memorial, a cannon, and some graves. That said, it is worth taking the time to walk the ground and see what is left of a battlefield that has been enveloped by commercialism and property grabs. There is a little sliver of a parking area just off the road, but you would be best served driving past the battlefield and doing a turn around to park facing direction of travel. I wonder if Elvis was ever "in the building" as a kid when he lived in Tupelo?See more..
5.0Choctaw Hall(115 reviews) - Best House Tour Ever. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
If in Natchez and on the mansion circuit, do not pass up Choctaw Hall. This is the only tour we have ever been on where the lifelong owner gives the tour. And what a wonderful tour it was. Mr. Garner, a descendant of the builders of the Hall, was a charming southern gentleman,interesting and knowledgable about every aspect of the home and its vast contents,and the way of life there from the 19th century to date. We spent the first 40 minutes of the tour in the gentleman's living room, sitting as guests and not tourists, listening to Mr Garner's personal and family story. Then on to a tour of this beautiful home. No docents, no ropes blocking rooms, just a new friend showing off his home and life. See more..
4.5Grand Gulf Military Park(110 reviews) - Great historical significance mixed with local lore Historic Sites
Visit the forts, cemetery, observation tower and restored buildings that comprise this 400-acre park, the historic site of the shelling of Confederate forts by Union ironclad gunboats.See more..
It is absolutely eye-opening to drive by this home. For now, it's definitely not a developed NPS site, though it should be. For someone like myself who did not grow up or ever live in a community like this, admittedly driving through is something of a shock. Honestly, I'm not sure it's the safest neighborhood to visit. But I think it's worth seeing this home just as much as it is seeing some of the historical houses in the northeast and elsewhere within the NPS system. America is an amazingly diverse place, so it would be a loss not to see (and later read/learn) about Medgar and Myrlie Evers. Provides some perspective at the least.See more..
Built in 1855, Dunleith Historic Inn is a National Historic Landmark and operates as a hotel and event venue in Natchez, Mississippi. Dunleith offers 22 guestrooms throughout the property, plus luxury amenities such as a restaurant, bar, and pool. A highly coveted wedding venue, Dunleith hosts events of all kinds including celebrations, galas, family reunions, and corporate meetings.See more..
Temporarily Closed Waverley Mansion is one of the most outstanding antebellum plantation homes in the South. After having been vacant for over 50 years, the Snow family purchased it and slowly and lovingly restored it to its original glory. It is furnished with outstanding antiques and features original mirrors, chandeliers, books, trunks, and other items. It can be reached by boat on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway or by car via Highway 50 from either West Point or Columbus. The most amazing feature is the 65 foot high entrance hall crowned by an octagonal cupola. Listed on The National Register of Historic Buildings and A National Historic Landmark, the property was recently listed on the Civil War Trail.See more..
4.5Auburn Museum & Historic Home(89 reviews) - Great tour--especially that staircase! Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
We visited this beautiful historic home during Natchez Spring Pilgrimage and thoroughly enjoyed it! The house is beautiful, highlighted by the fantastic unsupported spiral staircase. The ladies and gentleman who served as guides were knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy it when we asked (a lot of) questions. I appreciated being able to take photos inside as well!See more..
5.0The Belmont 1857(63 reviews) - The plantation that makes you feel you have stepped back in time Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
The Belmont 1857 is the last antebellum mansion along the river in the Mississippi Delta, standing at over 9,000 square feet. The house and the grounds are available for weddings, events, tours and accommodations including luxury sportsmen lodging.See more..
4.0Mount Locust Inn & Plantation(54 reviews) - Hotel of yesteryear Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
The park did a wonderful job of recreating the feeling of life here at this inn. Walking inside, you get a strong image of the rather spartan living conditions, yet recognize all the same essentials of life that we look for today while traveling. I think I enjoyed ringing the bell the most! Given there is little to see (besides trees) or do on the parkway, this is a very easy and quick stop if in the area.See more..
Winterville Mounds grounds are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The museum is temporarily closed until further notice.See more..
4.0Historic Jefferson College(43 reviews) - Beautiful, peaceful and educational Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic Jefferson College was the birthplace of Mississippi’s statehood in 1817. Established in 1802, the school was the first institution of higher learning chartered in the Mississippi Territory. Today, the site operates as a museum with several original buildings built between 1819 and 1839, including the East Wing, President’s House, and West Wing.See more..
Many African Americans who fled Southern plantations and farms seeking freedom and protection found the Union occupied Corinth to be a secure location. Union General Grenville Dodge understood what effect the defection of thousands of African Americans would have on the Confederate War effort. He began to enlist the escaped slaves who came into his lines as teamsters, cooks, and laborers. He actively recruited male refugees, armed them, and placed them in charge of security at the newly organized contraband camp in Corinth.See more..
The Jeweled Christmas Tour at The Towers is a fabulous display of thousands of pieces of vintage costume jewelry on every table, every tree, every shelf and everything! A sight to behold! All of this is in beautiful whimsical Christmas vignettes. Sparkle abounds! Any visitor will be surely delighted! USAToday.com named us one of the Top Ten Christmas displays in the United States.Tours are Wednesday at 2PM, Fridays at 10AM and 2PM, Saturdays at 10AM, 2PM and 4PM and Sundays at 10AM. Costs is $20 per person. Tours are 1.5 hours. November 24 thru January 5th.See more..
4.0Merrehope(27 reviews) - Worth visiting, 2 historic houses on the property Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Merrehope, the Greek Revival 20 room mansion was built by one of Meridian‘s settlers who gave land to his daughter as a wedding gift. The couple built a cottage in 1858. Part of it remains at the rear of the mansion. It served as headquarters for both Confederate Gen. Polk and Union Gen. Sherman who invaded Meridian with 25,000 troops, burned almost everything and destroyed its railroad lines. Sherman allowed only six homes to survive and said the cottage was “too beautiful to burn”. Other owners added to the home through the early 1900’s including ruby etched glass, 13 fireplaces, massive columns, a cantilevered balcony & an ornately carved stairway. Moved to the property in 1979, the impressive Victorian FW Williams Home (~1886), said to be the finest example of Queen Ann architecture in Miss. Both are on The National Register of Historic Places. Tour year-round, including the spectacular Trees of Christmas with expanded days/hrs, see website. Also known for paranormal sightings.See more..
5.0The Lewis Ranch(26 reviews) - Forget Graceland - come here!! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Lewis Ranch is unlike any other rock ’n’ roll attraction. It’s an active residence where Jerry Lee Lewis still spends time with his family and friends. Jerry Lee has always seen The Lewis Ranch as his private escape, but now he’s decided to open to the doors to fans. We have created small, intimate tours that take you behind the scenes and into the heart of the Killer’s life—past and present. We offer 4 guided tours through the day at 10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1:30PM, and 3:00PM.See more..
4.5Canton Christmas Festival(25 reviews) - Small town Christmas beauty Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues
Long drive East, stopped for the night in Jackson and was looking for something Christmasy to do. Found it!! Love the little town square and all the activities we were able to enjoy. Everything you expect from a small town. I have an 11, 14 and 18 year old and they all enjoyed their time. The animated museum is interesting. The lights are wonderful, and the photo ops are great. Merry Christmas! Stop by if in the area.See more..
Short staffed and the people working did an awesome job! Hannah was our server and she was remarkable! The young man at the greeter station was friendly and wanted us to know the menu had changed and was limited. Still plenty of choices!!! I had the blackened redfish and my husband had the platter. We arrived at about 4pm and the place was almost full—10 minutes later and the wait was a line outside. Enjoyed our meals. The $10 rum drink was very small for the price, but tasty!See more..
4.5Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum(20 reviews) - The force that powered the industrial revolution Saturday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Come and experience the historic Soulé Steam Feed Works as the Museum celebrates the American Industrial Revolution. Celebrate America’s Industrial Revolution: WORK, developed in collaboration between the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum and the Smithsonian, examines the impact of American workers on national and local history. This historic site is America’s last intact steam engine factory and manufactured Soulé Rotary and Spee-D-Twin steam engines from 1892 until 1980. Much of the factory with its antique equipment and fittings appear as though workers just walked away. Self-Guided tours Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Museum Tour Season is Mid-March thru Mid-December) (Please allow an hour for tour) Other tour times may be available with advanced notice. Groups of 10 or more can receive a discounted rate. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designated a Mississippi Landmark and Official State Historical Industrial Museum.See more..
4.5100 Men Hall(19 reviews) - Most Unique Venue on the Coast Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Theaters
The 100 Men Hall is an historic Blues music venue on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Hall, as it is locally known, was a stop on the Chitlin' Circuit in the 1930's - 60's and hosted several well-known artists including, Etta James, Deacon John, Big Joe Turner, Guitar Slim & numerous others. In 2011, The Hall received a Blues Trail Marker from The Mississippi Blues Commission and became a 501(c)3 fund of the Hancock Community Development Foundation. In August 2018 The Hall was resurrected once again as a live music venue and has recently hosted Cedric Burnside, Brian Jay (Pimps of Joytime) and Evan Christopher. The 100 Men Hall is open by appointment and for public events that are listed on our calendar on our website.See more..
3.5Rosemont Plantation(18 reviews) - Great little side trip when travelling Hwy 61 between Natchez & Baton Rouge Historic Sites
We turned the car around for an unplanned side trip when we saw the signage on Highway 61. By the time I researched "how far off the road?", we reached the drive (less than 5 minutes, I would say). From the street, it was a leisurely 5 minutes or so pleasant drive back in time to Rosemont, where time can stop in the 19th century. Some reviewers mentioned dogs. We laughed aloud when we saw one dog out front sound asleep on sidewalk. It remained asleep. A pleasant young man offered us the tour that included inside the house or the tour of the grounds. Short on time, we opted for the grounds. The cemetery was interesting. We looked in the windows and tried the porch swing. Rosemont beckoned deep breaths, taking in the fresh air and scenery and history. Leaving, we found the information shed with interesting audio and printed history (intended for the start of the tour). More than an hour could be spent by those interested in history or longing for relaxation in porch swing.See more..
Barn like bar and music venue. More local than touristy. Only snag is it's out of town so you will need transport.See more..
4.0Point Cadet Plaza(14 reviews) - Multi-Cultural and Heritage Festival in May, First Annual Historic Sites
I attended the First Annual Multi-Cultural and Heritage Festival at Point Cadet Plaza. They had some very good local musical groups and a dance troop, local foods, and vendors. Being the first one, it wasn't the best attended, but I think next year, it'll be better, and maybe they'll advertise better and further in advance. It's a lovely place to hold events, right on the water, near two large casinos, there's a large covered pavilion if it rains, and a huge lawn area for bands and vendors. See more..
4.5Martha Vick House(12 reviews) - Loved the house and the tour! Historic Sites
We wore masks, our guide wore a mask, and so with social distancing we felt safe during this uneasy time of Covid-19. The house has a wonderful history that was fascinating to listen to, and the decorations, furnishings, and collections were amazing. We enjoyed the tour, and highly recommend it.See more..
Woodall Mountain is not much of a mountain compared to states with higher elevation. The gravel road to the top is usually in decent shape but sometimes rutted. There is only one direction that is clear enough for much of a view. Most of the top is surrounded by trees and undergrowth.See more..
4.0Washington County Courthouse(11 reviews) - County Records and Court Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues • Government Buildings
I visit the courthouse a few times each year. The county maintains the courthouse near its origin foot-print. It's an impressive structure built in the earlier part of the 1900's. It has a nice park/lawn surrounding the building and it is used for a festival/events location yearly.See more..
College Hill Presbyterian lies about 5 miles north of Oxford, and was the religious home of William Faulkner. The antebellum brick chapel, displaying it's original stained glass and bead board walls that predate you or I, was my family's church for generations. I attended weddings and funerals there as a child, and proposed to my wife within those walls as a young adult. Visit the grounds, take in the things those 4 walls have witnessed over the last 150 years.See more..
5.0Original First Baptist Church(11 reviews) - UNBELIEVABLY FRIENDLY CHURCH WITH GREAT CHOIR Saturday: Historic Sites • Religious Sites
Although looking for a new pastor and minister of music due to life events, this is an incredibly friendly church and if you can sing, has an excellent choir!See more..
4.0Old Greyhound Bus Station(11 reviews) - Beautiful building and well re-done. Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is a really beautiful building, but it is a private office and closed to the public. It is historically significant because of the civil right movement and there is a historical marker out front explaining the history.See more..
The Redding House is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is the only surviving downtown Biloxi mansion. The home features a mixture of design elements including Corinthian columns of cypress wood, Palladian-arched windows with outside dormers, and sweeping curved porches. The multiple fireplaces, pocket doors, and grand entrance staircase are adorned with ornate mahogany and cypress millwork. The grand two-story central hall entryway was designed to enhance the cooling and heating of the house. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows allow cross-ventilation of the public rooms.The exterior of the house has always been white, yet the interior features bold rose-colored plaster walls. The walls are complemented by the matching tapestry adorning the Eastlake designer furnishings. The crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows and hand-painted mural ceilings that were all lovingly resorted, remain today as evidence to the opulence of the home.Space provided for up to 100 seated guests and 200 reception guestsHand carved Rosewood chairs and tables throughout the home’s interior roomsBuilt-in Mahogany bars located on each floor of the venue Fully equipped kitchenSee more..
This is a good remembrance of the old times when it was actually a theater for blacks. That was during the time of hard core segregation. It is now included as part of the Farish Street Historical District. The black community is quite pleased with this facility being included as a part of history.See more..
4.5Oaks Museum House(10 reviews) - The real South Saturday: Historic Sites • Gardens • History Museums
We invite you to visit The Oaks for a tour! Whether you're stopping to stretch your legs in the gardens or touring the house, we think you will enjoy stepping back in time at The Oaks House Museum. To schedule a tour on a day we're not open, please contact us at the email or phone number in our listing. About us: The Oaks (Boyd House) was built circa 1853 and is one of few extant structures in Mississippi's capital city that survived the ravages of the Civil War. An urban farmstead, it was the home of early Jackson mayor, James H. Boyd, his wife Eliza, and their six children and numerous grandchildren. The house, with original and period furnishings, and its Victorian gardens transport the visitor to 19th-century life in Jackson. The Oaks is owned by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Mississippi and is administered by The Oaks House Museum Corporation.See more..
4.0City Hall(9 reviews) - Another beautiful building in Jackson Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
A short walk from other attractions and beautiful buildings in Downtown Jackson. We were here on Christmas day so everything was closed. But the building itself is beautifully built and well maintained. The area is clean and kept up with. We only saw one homeless person and he was minding his own business on a nearby bench. The area felt pretty safe and nice for a walk to get to know a little more of the cities downtown.See more..
4.0The La Pointe-Krebs House & Museum(8 reviews) - Must see treasure in Coastal MS. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Pascagoula, the LaPointe-Krebs house, built in 1757, is the oldest structure in Mississippi and is the oldest confirmed building in the entire Mississippi Valley. Dating from the French Colonial period, the LaPointe-Krebs house (formerly known as the Old Spanish Fort) pre-dates the American Revolutionary War by over two decades. The restoration of this historic house was completed in May of 2021 and is now available for tours. There is an adjacent museum that is open for viewing. The museum presents exihibits related to local history and to the house and its unique construction. While modest in size, the museum has earned two international design awards for the two Jackson based firms responsible for its design.See more..
4.0Hinds County Courthouse(7 reviews) - The Courthouse is the center of this smalltown's many Civil War attractions. Historic Sites
I love the court room. Looking out the windows here onto the lawn with its live oaks it's easy to imagine life in the 1850s. See more..
