Park Details

Name:	Natchez National Historical Park
Address:	640 South Canal Street, Suite E
	Natchez
	Mississippi
	39120
Phone:	601-442-7047
URL:	www.nps.gov/natc

Category

• National park

General Description

Natchez National Historical Park was established by Congress to preserve and interpret the history of Natchez, Mississippi. The park is composed of three sites: 1) Melrose, the antebellum home of John T. McMurran, 2) the downtown home of African American barber and diarist William Johnson, and 3)the French Fort Rosalie. Currently only Melrose and the William Johnson House are open to visitors. In addition, the Natchez Visitor Center houses one of the park''s bookstores and National Park exhibits which focus on the history of Natchez and its people.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Interior exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models and/or objects)
• Audio visuals with captioning
• Exhibits located on accessible routes
• Exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models, and/or objects) on accessible routes
• A website in which accessibility information is included