Rosalie Mansion and Gardens

A quiet spot to walk through the gardens and pop into the gift shop. Gardens are free and the gift shop has some great items for purchase.

It was a lovely mansion with a knowledgeable docent to guide our tour. The guide was able to explain about the entire history of the house with anecdotes about each successive owner. I was disappointed that no photos were allowed inside the home. There were several unique items that would have helped me remember all the details of the home if I had a picture. The grounds are well maintained.

Lovely and informative guided tour of the inside of the home. The tour guide stated that she was new-ish to giving tours and said a couple of times while we were upstairs that she forgot to tell us something about the downstairs and a weird giggle, but as the tour begins on the front downstairs porch and ends on the upstairs rear porch, there is no opportunity to know what was missed. Everyone was friendly. Regular prices are a bit on the high side. I got there and a tour had just begun, and they were kind enough to let me get on that tour. I was able to get some shots of the outdoors. They had a few items for sale in the gift shop referring to the 200th anniversary of Lafayette making his tour around all of the states (that were part of the union at that time), but no reference as to what his connection is with the house. No photos allowed in the home. At one family photo downstairs, the guide was talking about a family photo and that there were two boys and four girls and pointed out the infant and said it was a boy even though it was wearing a dress. It was a christening gown. It was not dressed as a girl. She kept making unpleasant faces as she was talking about it. Grow up. Do better.

Beautiful home, interesting history, great volunteers to add a little bit more history.

Very well kept, the tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Nice mansion but very sad I couldn’t take any pictures inside, there was a really cool looking trundle bed that I wish I could’ve captured. Some beautiful art. I love the story about how they got the bell from the USS Mississippi.

This mansion is unique in that it sits directly on the Mississippi River where others are a little farther inward. Fun to think while walking through and looking over the river what these people’s lives use to be. My only complaint is we purchased tickets for a family of 4 before the tour in the gift shop and payed quite a bit more than we should have—- I should have purchased through the pilgrimage tour that was going on, and it would have save us quite a bit. I wish the lady in the gift shop would have let us know this as it was a lot of money for a young family to spend on just one tour. I was upset after finding out later researching other mansions to stop by in town. Glad we went just wish we hadn’t payed more to get in than was necessary.

We were so glad we visited this gorgeous property and mansion! The DAR staff were supportive, friendly and knowledgeable! Having the belongings of the second family inhabitants still in place was such a treat! Don’t miss this Natchez beauty!

Lovely and informative guided tour of the inside of the home. The tour guide stated that she was new-ish to giving tours and said a couple of times while we were upstairs that she forgot to tell us something about the downstairs and a weird giggle, but as the tour begins on the front downstairs porch and ends on the upstairs rear porch, there is no opportunity to know what was missed. Everyone was friendly. Regular prices are a bit on the high side. I got there and a tour had just begun, and they were kind enough to let me get on that tour. I was able to get some shots of the outdoors. They had a few items for sale in the gift shop referring to the 200th anniversary of Lafayette making his tour around all of the states (that were part of the union at that time), but no reference as to what his connection is with the house. No photos allowed in the home. At one family photo downstairs, the guide was talking about a family photo and that there were two boys and four girls and pointed out the infant and said it was a boy even though it was wearing a dress. It was a christening gown. It was not dressed as a girl. She kept making unpleasant faces as she was talking about it. Grow up. Do better.

The property is gorgeous. Unfortunately no pictures of the inside. The brochure they gave us let us walk and look at our own pace but guides were there at every step being super friendly and informative. Rosalie Mansion and Gardens "Our Mansion on the Bluff" In 1716, the French built a fort on the bluffs of Natchez and named it Rosalie in honor of the Countess of Pontchartrain. In 1819 Peter Little (age 17) purchased a portion of that land to build his home. He decided to keep the name Rosalie in honor of the fort and its settlers. He also purchased large areas of land in Louisiana and frequently used the ferryboat at Natchez Under-the-Hill to cross the Mississippi River to check on it. He developed a strong friendship with ferryboat owner Jacob Lowe and his family. In 1806, yellow fever quickly took Jacob's life; soon after, his wife contracted it. Knowing that her death was near, she sent for Peter and pleaded with him to take care of Eliza (her daughter). Peter took Eliza in and did what he felt best for her - he married her. At the time Peter was 25, and Eliza 14, so marriage was in name only. Rosalie was completed in 1823. Peter and Eliza moved into their new home. In 1816 Eliza helped establish the Natchez Children's Home, and many of those children found a loving home at Rosalie. By all accounts, Peter and Eliza remained deeply devoted to each other throughout their 45 year marriage. Unfortunately, in 1853 at the age of 60, Eliza died of yellow fever. Three years later Peter died at the age of 74 without a valid will, thus forcing an auction of the estate. On July 13, 1863, a week after the Siege of Vicksburg, U.S. Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant took possession of the mansion to use as a headquarters. On August 26, 1863, General Walter Q. Gresham took command of U.S. troops at Natchez. His headquarters remained at Rosalie.

My sister and I are visiting family in Louisiana and this Has to be one of the highlights of our trip. The house is beautiful and Amazingly through hundreds of years its original furnishings have been retained! The original owner moved from Pittsburgh to Natchez in approximately 1800 and became wealthy harvesting cypresswood through innovation and hard work he became extremely wealthy and lived the American dream ! I highly recommend that you tour of this beautiful home in Natchez

" Ulysses S. Grant's Hotel During The Civil War " We visited the Rosalie Mansion in Nachez Mississippi and learned a lot about the houses history from a 1 hour guided tour. The Mansion who was owned by a plantation owner, still has a lot of the original furniture and pictures in the Mansion. It was cool finding out that Ulysses S. Grant actually stayed in the Mansion during the Civil War. The House has a great view of the Mississippi River. Beautiful Mansion !

This pre-civil war antebellum mansion is situated on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River and is located on the main driving thoroughfare - Canal St. Our docents helped bring the history of the home and the family to life. The home is amazingly preserved and designed with antique furniture and reproductions. The decor is truly stunning. This is a divine peek into the history and daily lives of the era. Take the tour - $20 per adult.

We visited The Rosalie DAR Gift Shop before touring the mansion. Rouchelle, the manager, was helpful, personable and so knowledgeable re the mansion and Natchez. We bought a refrigerator magnet for each of the 4 mansions we were touring that day. We then toured this lovely mansion with Harry as our tour guide. What a nice man...pleasant, informative and easy to listen to. We learned about the first owners, The Littles and the next owners, The Wilsons. Harry told many stories about each of the families, the Natchez area, and of The Civil War...how the soldiers occupied the mansion for 2 years during the war and so much more interesting history.

Beautiful Mansion and a must on your Tour of Homes. We were just a small group of 4, we got a lot of history and were able to ask lots of questions. Fantastic furniture and one can imagine being mistress of the house quite nicely.

Wonderful!!!!!! Absolutely stunning. Breathtaking. This is my favorite house to visit. So deep and rich with stories that go with the original furniture in it. It's a treasure to see!

The actual tour of this mansion is very nice; there is a lot of history to learn here. And while I understand that tour guides are "entertainers", ours (Harry) offered a lot of political jargon that, in my opinion, is unnecessary. "We [Mississippi] didn't lose the Civil War, we surrendered." "Many Mississippians were against secession - that is when votes counted" - a direct reference to the 2020 election. Just unnecessary and put a damper on a tour of a beautiful and historic structure.

Some houses lack interesting stories - this house does not. I've taken this tour twice and each time I learned something new. Very few houses have the original furnishings, this one does. I would rank this as one of the top three in Natchez to tour - the others being Choctaw and Longwood.

Great history lesson. Rosalie has a story to tell. The tour lasts close to an hour, well-paced and offers insight into the world of Southern planters in antebellum Natchez. A lot of original furnishings in the home. Convenient to Canal Street.

There was much history and interesting stories associated with this house. To see it and be there is as though you are stepping back in time. Back to a time of Southern Grandeur. The house itself was elegant and enjoyable to tour. It was interesting to learn that the Union Army leaders respected the family and their house during the occupation. I enjoyed how well landscaped the house and grounds were maintained. The large Live Oaks enhance the property. It is definitely a "must see" when you come to Natchez.

The guide on this tour was a very funny old lady. We just loved her and her stories. We were late and joined the tour late and at the end she offered to take us back to the places we missed. Talk about Southern hospitality! I think everyone who is in the area should go to Rosalie. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thanks Rosalie staff!

We enjoyed touring this beautiful old Southern Home. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and showed us true southern hospitality.

The best home tour in Natchez. Much of the home has original furnishings, our tour guide did an outstanding job. I will return if I ever get back to Natchez. I highly recommend the home to my family and friends.

The Rosalie is a must-see when in Natchez. It's full of history and awe. It also served as a temporary headquarters occupied by Ulysses S. Grant who stayed here during the Civil War. Out of all of the mansions, I think this was my favorite because most of the furnishings were original and there is a wonderful view of the MIssissippi River. So many tragedies back then of the rich who died from yellow fever, typhoid fever, etc. But like my bf says, it's hard to feel sorry for them since they became rich off the backs of slaves. This was one of four mansions we visisted. They are just mansions of plantation owners. They had houses on site at the plantations, however, they were small and plain in comparison to the mansions they had built away from them. I enjoyed this tour very much. However, you cannot take photos here or any of the ones we went to. Only on the outside. As we toured each place, I started to fade out into what it was like back then, imagining the kids running around, the women having tea, and the slaves serving them. Amazing stuff!

Well, the entry fee is $12 per adult, so not bad. The house was full of history and charm, no doubt. But, if I'm to be brutally honest, I was a little bored.

Based on a recommendation from a friend, Rosalie was our first choice for touring one of several historic mansions in Natchez. It was good advice. Many of the original furnishings have survived the decades. It is right on the cliff above the Mississippi River, with some grand views. The tour guide was knowledgeable and informative, but seemed completely bored with is job. With a better tour guide, this would have easily been a 5-star review.

October 19, 2014: Not one but two Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) tour guides were notably rude and snooty and acted like they were angry that they had to be there. I experienced this, and heard it from several others. Interesting tours. Beautiful architecture was overshadowed by the tour guides. NOT A FRIENDLY PLACE.

We were there in March of 2017. It is a pretty house and sits right on the bluff of the Mississippi. You can envision the sights they must have seen. Much of the furniture is from the Civil War period or earlier as the wife and kids stayed there during the CW and lived on the 2nd floor while the Union occupied the 1st. My mother who has a hard time standing and walking could only do the 1st floor as there is no way to the 2nd floor except the stair never saw upstairs. They do not have any photos or info for the 2nd floor for those unable to go up. Sad. Neat kitchen & smokehouse out back but a mix of time period items inside. No tour for us just walk around on your own. The group ahead of us had a tour guide but that may have come with them. Staff that was there were not very friendly. Offered info only of you asked. One man was like statue never moved, just watched you.