Natchez National Historical Park kicks off National Park Week!

***** UPDATED APRIL 25, 2025******

We’ve realized that even spring afternoons are already getting to be quite warm so we’ve altered our downtown walking tour schedule just a bit. David Slay, Chief of Interpretation, has moved his tour slots to 10:00 a.m. every Thursday! Slay will be offering alternating tours, “The Great Tornado of 1840” and “William Johnson’s Natchez.” Jeff Mansell will continue to offer an “Architectural Walk around the Block” at 10:00 a.m., every Friday. All tours begin at the William Johnson House and are limited to 20 people.

UPDATED SCHEDULE:
Thurs. 5/1 10:00 am “Great Tornado of 1840” Slay
Fri. 5/2 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 5/8 10:00 am “William Johnson’s Natchez” Slay
Fri. 5/9 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 5/15 10:00 am “Great Tornado of 1840” Slay
Fri. 5/16 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 5/22 10:00 am “William Johnson’s Natchez” Slay
Fri. 5/23 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 5/29 10:00 am “Great Tornado of 1840” Slay
Fri. 5/30 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 6/5 10:00 am “William Johnson’s Natchez” Slay
Fri. 6/6 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 6/12 10:00 am “Great Tornado of 1840” Slay
Fri. 6/13 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 6/19 10:00 am “William Johnson’s Natchez” Slay
Fri. 6/20 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell
Thurs. 6/26 10:00 am “Great Tornado of 1840” Slay
Fri. 6/27 10:00 am “Architectural Walk Around the Block” Mansell

Participants should assemble at the William Johnson House 10 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. Only 20 people can be safely accommodated per tour. The park recommends comfortable walking shoes, portable water, and a hat & sunblock.

For more information, call 601-446-5790 (Melrose) or 601-445-5345 (the William Johnson House) or visit www.nps.gov/natc.