National Historical Park
Natchez National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Mississippi. The NPS currently lists 4 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Mississippi National Historical Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“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.”
Active alerts
4
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
3
4 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 4 information.
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The first floor exhibit hall of the William Johnson House is now open to the public daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Due to construction, the second floor family living quarters remain closed at this time.
Posted or updated Jul 29, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
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Reservations for guided tours of the mansion must be made on Recreation.gov. The tour is $11.00 and are at 10, 11, 2, 3, and 4; masks are optional. The estate is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The grounds and outbuildings are free.
Posted or updated Mar 24, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
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The Natchez Visitor Center is closed for the renovation of the public lobby area. For those seeking visitor information, we direct you to VisitNatchez at the Depot on Boundary Street. Or their website, VisitNatchez.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Posted or updated Aug 26, 2024 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
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As Covid-related numbers have dipped below the CDC determined High Rate of Transmission in Adams County, Mississippi, face masks are no longer required in all NPS buildings at Natchez National Historical Park. Wearing of face masks is optional.
Posted or updated Mar 9, 2022 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
From 1833 to 1863, Forks of the Road was the second largest slave market in the Deep South. Tens of thousands of enslaved men, women and children were transported from Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, and the Carolinas to the market at Natchez.
Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed
Explore one of the best-preserved suburban estates in the Deep South from the pre-civil war era.
150 Minutes Year-round Reservation required Fee applies
Take a driving tour of Civil War sites in Natchez. Your voyage will wind you through historic Natchez, highlighting only some of the more important sites relevant to the Civil War and the Federal occupation of Natchez.
75 Minutes Pets allowed
See all 6 things to do in Natchez →
Activities the NPS lists for Natchez.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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The Natchez Visitor Center is currently closed due to the installation of a new HVAC system. Melrose is open 7 days a week with guided tours of the mansion at 10:00, 11:00 am, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Rain and sun are equally common.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Visitor Center | Daily: 8:30AM - 5:00PM | (601)4465790 | Yes |
| Natchez Visitor Center | Daily: Closed | 6014427047 | Yes |
| William Johnson House Visitor Center | Daily: 8:30AM - 5:00PM | (601)44657960 | Yes |
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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