Restored Greek Revival mansion featuring mid-19th-century antiques, a costume museum, and a rare brownstone façade.
General Information
Closed Sunday and Monday
Students (18+): $15
Children 6 and under: Free
How to Get There
From downtown Natchez, take Franklin Street east, turn right onto South Pearl Street, and continue to the mansion entrance at the corner of Pearl and Washington Streets.
Overview
The Magnolia Hall, also known as the Henderson-Britton House, is a striking example of Greek Revival architecture built in 1858 by wealthy merchant and planter Thomas Henderson. Located in the heart of Natchez, this historic mansion is distinguished by its rare brownstone façade—one of only two remaining in the city—and its opulent Ionic portico. Inside, visitors are greeted by mid-19th-century antiques, Italianate interior flourishes, and ceiling medallions adorned with magnolia motifs that inspired the home’s name. The mansion also features a costume museum on the upper floors, showcasing period fashion and textiles.
Magnolia Hall is maintained by the Natchez Garden Club and is part of the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District. It survived a Civil War bombardment, with one shell famously landing in the kitchen’s soup tureen. Today, the home is open for guided tours and seasonal events, offering a vivid glimpse into antebellum life and Southern elegance. With its architectural grandeur and rich historical narrative, Magnolia Hall remains a cornerstone of Natchez’s cultural heritage.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article and official tourism pages for the Magnolia Hall, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
