NATCHEZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Linden, 1790: A Sixth‑Generation Natchez House Where Federal Details and Live History Converge
A guided visit to Linden Historic Bed and Breakfast (circa 1790), led by sixth‑generation owners, that focuses on the house’s Federal‑period antiques, architecture and storied grounds.
Linden, 1790: A Sixth‑Generation Natchez House Where Federal Details and Live History Converge.
Set in Natchez, Linden Historic Bed and Breakfast is a circa‑1790 residence whose rooms, furnishings and grounds read like a catalog of southern Federal era taste. Sixth‑generation owners lead visits through a house famed for its Federal‑style doorway, a 99‑foot colonnaded front gallery formed by galleried wings, one of Natchez’s original and largest punkahs, and interiors furnished with an expansive collection of period antiques amid majestic oaks and Cedars of Lebanon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sixth‑Generation Stewardship
Linden has remained in the same family lineage since 1849; tours are given by sixth‑generation owners who convey the house’s layered family history and preservation story.
A Famous Federal Doorway and a 99' Colonnade
The house is noted for one of the most famous Federal‑style doorways in the Southeast and for galleried wings added to either side of the original two‑story core, creating an elegant, 99‑foot front gallery.
Federal‑Period Furnishings and an Original Punkah
Inside, Linden preserves an expansive collection of Federal‑style antiques across rooms that each tell a story; the house also contains one of Natchez’s original and largest punkahs, in place since 1829.
What the day feels like
A room‑by‑room, storyteller’s tour of a living Federal house
Visits at Linden move deliberately from the striking Federal doorway and colonnaded gallery into parlors and bedrooms laid out with period furnishings, guided by family stewards who frame each space with its provenance and the household narratives preserved there. The house sits among majestic oaks and Cedars of Lebanon, grounding the interiors in an estate landscape that has been part of its identity for generations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from Linden:
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The official title includes 'Year Round'; confirm actual tour dates and times directly with Little Easy Tours.
No specific gear requirements are provided; contact the operator for guidance on photography policies or special considerations.
Contact Little Easy Tours for meeting location, start times and any pre‑tour instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who gives the tours at Linden?
Tours are given by the sixth‑generation owners of Linden.
When was Linden built?
Linden is circa 1790.
What architectural style is Linden known for?
Linden is noted for its Federal‑style doorway and Federal‑period architectural details.
Is Linden recognized on any historic registers?
Linden is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What kinds of furnishings are on display?
The house contains an expansive collection of Federal‑style furnishings and period antiques.
Does Linden still have historical mechanical features?
Yes—Linden contains one of Natchez’s original and largest punkahs, in place since 1829.