The city of Natchez, Mississippi, was founded in 1716 as Fort Rosalie, and renamed for the Natchez people in 1763.

Apr 1, 2021 · Natchez is one of the oldest European settlements in the Mississippi River Valley. The city was named for the Natchez tribe of indigenous Americans who inhabited the area from the 8th …

Delve into the rich history of Natchez at our modern museums. Learn about the Natchez Indians, the slave market at Forks of the Road, and pre-Civil War life.

Aug 22, 2025 · Few small towns in the American South possess the kind of mystique that Natchez has. Established in 1716 as a French fort and predating Mississippi statehood by more than a century, its …

HNF works to preserve and tell the story of Natchez while stimulating development through the rehabilitation of historic properties.

Established in 1716 as Fort Rosalie by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, it survived a massacre (1729) by the Natchez for whom it was later named. It passed from France to England (1763) at the …

May 27, 2024 · Nestled along the Mississippi River, the city of Natchez, Mississippi, is a treasure trove of American history. From its indigenous roots to its antebellum grandeur and its complex racial past, …

Jun 11, 2021 · Natchez National Historical Park tells the story of Natchez in the American South. The park protects the sites and structures associated with the peoples of Natchez and its surrounding …

Founded in 1716, Natchez may be the oldest city on the Mississippi River, but we also have the brightest future! Here, preservation and progress go hand in hand. As a result, Natchez is a …

Welcome to the home page of the Natchez Historical Society. Organized in 1954, the Society is dedicated to the historical study of Natchez, Mississippi and the surrounding area.