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Welcome to Natchez National Historical Park Melrose, William Johnson House, Fort Rosalie & Natchez Visitor Center

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Natchez National Historical Park Welcome to Natchez National Historical Park Melrose, William Johnson House, Fort Rosalie & Natchez Visitor Center Melrose mansion with live oak tree The historical park was established by Congress to preserve and interpret the history of Natchez, Mississippi. The Mississippi River brought success and prosperity to some and enslavement and despair to others. This is evident throughout the park, from the magnificent antebellum estate of John T McMurran, to the downtown home of African American barber and diarist William Johnson, to the French Fort Rosalie. William Johnson House Natchez National Historical Park Information School and tour groups must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance, and reservations are based on availability. For group reservations call 601-446-8601. Events & activities scheduled throughout the year. Call 601-446-5790 or visit www.nps.gov/natc for information. Natchez Visitor Center: 640 Canal Street Stop here first to obtain general Natchez area and park informa tion, view exhibits focusing on the history of Natchez and its people, see the Natchez film, and browse the bookstore and gift shop. Call 601-442-7047 for more information. Melrose: 1 Melrose Montebello Parkway Hours Grounds Open Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Visitor Center/Bookstore Daily 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day Activities Guided house tours offered every hour on the hour; first tour at 10:00 a.m. and last tour at 4:00 p.m. Self-guided grounds tours of historic buildings, slave quarters, and formal gardens Fees House tours: $8.00 Adults $4.00 Students 6 to 17yrs. & U.S. citizens 62 and over Children under age 6yrs. are FREE Grounds are FREE William Johnson House: 210 State Street Hours Daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day Activities Self-guided tour of the house & Visitor Center Fees The William Johnson house is a FREE unit of Natchez National Historical Park. Fort Rosalie: South Canal Street Site is undeveloped and currently not open to the public. .

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