NATCHEZ HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
An Evening of Elegance at The Burn — Cocktails, Canapés and Holly Holden’s Southern Stories
A 1.5-hour, intimate evening at The Burn in Natchez featuring expertly mixed cocktails, delicate canapés, and live storytelling—this guide clarifies what to expect and how to plan.
An Evening of Elegance at The Burn — Cocktails, Canapés and Holly Holden’s Southern Stories.
Step into a night of timeless Southern sophistication at An Evening of Elegance at The Burn: Cocktails & Canapés with Holly Holden. Set on the gracious grounds of The Burn in Natchez, the event pairs expertly mixed cocktails and an array of delicate canapés with Holly Holden’s warm, witty storytelling, creating an intimate evening of history and hospitality.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Burn — a gracious Natchez backdrop
The event unfolds on the grounds of The Burn in Natchez, offering an elegant, evening setting that complements the program of drinks, bites, and conversation.
Expertly mixed cocktails and delicate canapés
Guests are welcomed with carefully prepared cocktails paired with an assortment of canapés designed to match the evening’s refined tone.
Holly Holden brings history to life
As twilight settles, Holly Holden’s warmth and storytelling animate the night, weaving local history into a relaxed, conversational program.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The flow is deliberately intimate: a welcome with cocktails, the quiet pleasure of small plates passed or arranged for guests, and then Holly Holden’s storytelling as twilight deepens on the grounds of The Burn. It’s an evening designed for relaxed conversation, sensory detail, and an approachable presentation of local history.
THE SETTING
The Burn — a gracious Natchez backdrop
The event unfolds on the grounds of The Burn in Natchez, offering an elegant, evening setting that complements the program of drinks, bites, and conversation.
THE FLAVORS
Expertly mixed cocktails and delicate canapés
Guests are welcomed with carefully prepared cocktails paired with an assortment of canapés designed to match the evening’s refined tone.
THE STORY
Holly Holden brings history to life
As twilight settles, Holly Holden’s warmth and storytelling animate the night, weaving local history into a relaxed, conversational program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who will get the most from this evening.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Thursday, March 26, 2026 — 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.; total program runs approximately 1.5 hours.
The Burn, 712 N. Union Street, Natchez. The event is presented by Natchez Pilgrimage Tours.
An intimate evening with cocktails, canapés, and live storytelling on the grounds of The Burn; plan for an outdoor-to-indoor evening setting depending on the program flow.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and where does the event take place?
Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at The Burn, 712 N. Union Street, Natchez.
How long is the experience?
The evening runs approximately 1.5 hours.
What will be served?
Guests are offered expertly mixed cocktails and an array of delicate canapés.
Who leads the storytelling portion of the evening?
Holly Holden provides the evening’s storytelling, drawing on local history and hospitality.
Who operates this event?
The event is presented by Natchez Pilgrimage Tours.