NATCHEZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Glenfield, Circa 1817–1845: A House of Antiques and Civil War Stories in Natchez
A guided tour of Glenfield led by the 4th‑generation owner that focuses on the home's antiques and its role during the Civil War; this guide collects the practical details you need—times, meeting point, and pricing.
Glenfield, Circa 1817–1845: A House of Antiques and Civil War Stories in Natchez.
Step into Glenfield and let a 4th‑generation owner lead you through rooms full of period antiques while unpacking the house’s layered past, including how each chamber was used before and during the Civil War and the dramatic events that unfolded when Union soldiers and marauders roamed the grounds.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Civil War-era Stories and Local Drama
The tour foregrounds Glenfield’s Civil War history, recounting the house’s use before and during the conflict and the episodes involving Union soldiers, marauders, and thieves that marked the property’s past.
Stunning Antiques Room by Room
Visitors move from room to room to view an extensive collection of period antiques, with the guide explaining how each space was furnished and used historically.
A 4th‑Generation Owner’s Perspective
The tour is led by a member of the family that has stewarded Glenfield for generations, offering continuity of ownership and firsthand storytelling about the house and its artifacts.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
This is an intimate, narrative-driven house tour: you meet on the front porch, then move through rooms rich with antiques while the owner recounts the ways each room functioned across eras and the wartime incidents that left an imprint on the property.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and the basic policy details to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Daily tours begin at the top of each hour from 11:00 AM through 4:00 PM.
Meet at Glenfield; tours assemble on the front porch for departures.
Ticket prices are age‑based: Ages 12 and older $20; Ages 11 and under $10.
A guided house tour led by a 4th‑generation owner, featuring period antiques and detailed accounts of the home’s use during the Civil War.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do I meet for the tour?
Tours begin on the front porch at Glenfield; that is the designated meeting location.
When do tours run?
Daily tours start at the beginning of each hour from 11am to 4pm.
Who leads the tour?
The tour is led by a 4th‑generation owner of Glenfield.
What will we see and hear on the tour?
Expect to view the house’s antiques and to hear about how each room was used historically and stories about the property during the Civil War, including incidents involving Union soldiers and marauders.
How much does the tour cost?
Pricing is age‑based: Ages 12 and up are $20; Ages 11 and under are $10.