When Haller Nutt started building Longwood ... plantation owner, his wife and 12 children. The antebellum octagonal mansion held promise to be one of the most distinguished homes in Natchez ...

One of the reasons Longwood Plantation was never finished was because of the outbreak of the Civil War. Once word of the war reached Natchez, all the northern artisans scattered; leaving behind ...

The irony of it all is that Haller Nutt, whose life and plantation were ruined by Union soldiers, was a Union sympathizer. Longwood is just one of eight historic Natchez homes offering regular tours.

The film "A Day In Natchez" explores the historic city of Natchez, Mississippi, during its annual pilgrimage in March, showcasing its antebellum homes and the traditions of the Southern belles.

Today, Longwood in Natchez stands unfinished just as it did in 1862. "They began preparing the foundations in April 1860," said curator Jim Wade. "They'd pretty much gotten the exterior finished ...

In addition to scholarly presentations, participants will have the opportunity to visit Natchez' most significant antebellum houses, including Longwood Plantation, the beneficiary of this year's ...

This year, guests can choose between a “Private Homes” ticket or an upgraded option that includes access to Stanton Hall and ...

Stopping by Fat Mama's Tamales is a rite of passage in Natchez. 9. Visit King Cotton for a day. Don't care to visit an antebellum mansion? Then stop by Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins for a more ...