View of the Mississippi River from Fort Rosalie
30 Minutes

See Fort Rosalie

Natchez National Historical Park

Discover how the town of Natchez came to be as you explore Fort Rosalie.

Discover how the town of Natchez came to be as you explore the wayside exhibits at the Fort Rosalie site. Enjoy a picnic in view of the remains of the fort that was the backbone to a European settlement that survived three different periods of European rule over the course of the 1700s (French, British, Spanish) and became the capital of the Mississippi Territory under United States governance at the end of the century.

Tags

PicnickingRuinsColonization and SettlementExplorers and ExpeditionsFortsColonial/European Contact ConflictsIndian and Frontier Wars

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Duration

30 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Accessible picnic tables are available. Wayside exhibits can be viewed from sidewalk.

Pets

Yes

Reservations

No

Age Info

All ages are welcome, however minors should be accompanied by an adult.

Location

500 block of South Canal Street, Natchez, MS 39120

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