NATCHEZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Glenfield: Natchez’s English-Gothic House That Keeps a Civil War Diary
A focused guided visit to Glenfield — a privately owned, National Register house built in 1817 and expanded in 1845 — useful for travelers who want a close, historic-house encounter with original architectural details and Civil War–era primary sources.
Glenfield: Natchez’s English-Gothic House That Keeps a Civil War Diary.
Perched on a British land-grant deeded in 1774, Glenfield is a two-period house — first raised in 1817 while the territory was Spanish, then enlarged in 1845 in an English Gothic idiom — that survives as Natchez’s only private English Gothic residence and a State landmark.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A rare English Gothic private residence
Glenfield’s fabric tells a two-part story: an 1817 structure from the Spanish-period of the territory and an 1845 English Gothic expansion, making it one of only ten English Gothic houses in Mississippi and the only private example in Natchez.
Personal Civil War-era material
Tours include viewing excerpts and sketches from the diary of 16-year-old Lucy Cannon (1864–1865), one of the home’s intimate primary sources that anchors Glenfield in the lived history of Federal-occupied Natchez.
Original interior craftsmanship
Visitors encounter original features such as hand-carved window cornices and the intact single-level plan that have been preserved through four generations of private ownership.
What the day feels like
What the house tour feels like
The guided House Tour of Glenfield is a close, interior visit through a single-level historic residence that foregrounds architectural contrast, original finish work and first-person Civil War-era materials, set within the context of the property’s continuous private ownership dating back to its original 150 acres.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should check ahead
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour takes place inside a one-level historic home. Confirm any operator guidance on photography or handling of materials before arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is Glenfield listed on any historic registers?
Yes. Glenfield is on the National Register of Historic Homes and is a State landmark.
When was Glenfield built?
The house was built in two periods: first in 1817 and later expanded in 1845.
What architectural style is Glenfield?
Glenfield blends Spanish-period construction with an 1845 English Gothic expansion; it is Natchez’s only English Gothic private residence.
Who owns Glenfield today?
The home and its original 150 acres remain privately owned by a fourth-generation descendant.
Are there Civil War–era materials on display?
Yes. Visitors can view excerpts and sketches from the diary of 16-year-old Lucy Cannon covering 1864–1865, documenting Federal-occupied Natchez.