NATCHEZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Linden 1790: Step Inside a Sixth‑Generation Natchez House Where Federal Doorways, a 99' Colonnade and a Historic Punkah Still Tell the Story
A guided visit to Linden Historic Bed and Breakfast in Natchez—circa 1790 and on the National Register—led by sixth‑generation owners and useful for travelers who want focused architectural and family‑history insight.
Linden 1790: Step Inside a Sixth‑Generation Natchez House Where Federal Doorways, a 99' Colonnade and a Historic Punkah Still Tell the Story.
Linden Historic Bed and Breakfast, built around 1790 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits beneath majestic oaks and Cedars of Lebanon in Natchez. The house is prized for its famous Federal‑style doorway, Federal‑period antiques and an expansive 99' colonnade; tours are given by sixth‑generation members of the owning family, offering direct access to the property’s layered family history and furnishings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Six Generations and a Family Archive
Tours are led by sixth‑generation owners who guide visitors through the house’s family history and the stories contained in its rooms and furnishings.
A Famous Federal Doorway and a 99' Colonnade
Linden is noted for one of the Southeast’s most famous Federal‑style doorways and the galleried wings that form a graceful 99‑foot front colonnade added to the original two‑story house.
Federal‑Period Antiques and an Early Punkah
The home contains an expansive collection of Federal‑period furnishings and retains one of Natchez’s original and largest punkahs, in place since 1829, giving the interiors an authentic period character.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
A visit to Linden unfolds as an intimate, owner‑guided tour through rooms layered with Federal‑period furniture and family artifacts, moving out onto the long colonnade and across grounds shaded by majestic oaks and Cedars of Lebanon, with narration that ties architectural detail to generations of family life.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits and where to check before you go.
Practical planner
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who conducts the tours at Linden?
Tours are given by sixth‑generation owners of the property.
How old is Linden and where is it listed?
Linden dates to circa 1790 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What architectural features is Linden known for?
Linden is noted for a famous Federal‑style doorway and galleried wings that form a 99‑foot colonnade along the front of the house.
What period furnishings are on display?
The house contains an expansive collection of Federal‑period antiques.
Are there any distinctive interior features?
Yes; Linden retains one of Natchez’s original and largest punkahs, in place since 1829.