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Dinner with the Spirits of Christmas Past at Glenfield Plantation
An evening of ghost stories drawn from an 1864 diary paired with a three-course meal and complimentary wine at the historic Glenfield Plantation.
Dinner with the Spirits of Christmas Past at Glenfield Plantation.
Step into Glenfield Plantation for Dinner with Spirits of Christmas Past, an intimate 2.5-hour holiday program that folds storytelling and history into the dining room: guests hear ghost stories and readings from the 1864 Diary of Lucy Cannon as a fifth-generation homeowner narrates, while enjoying a three-course meal with complimentary wine.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Glenfield Plantation — a haunted holiday backdrop
The evening takes place at Glenfield Plantation, whose historic rooms provide the atmospheric setting for stories and dinner.
Readings from Lucy Cannon’s 1864 diary
A narrator — the current fifth-generation homeowner — brings to life ghost stories that include passages read from the diary of a 16-year-old resident in 1864.
A three-course dinner with complimentary wine
The program pairs the storytelling with a sit-down three-course meal and complimentary wine service throughout the evening.
What the day feels like
An evening where history is served at the table
Over the course of the 2.5-hour experience, guests gather at Glenfield Plantation for a seated three-course dinner accompanied by complimentary wine while the homeowner and narrator alternates personal recollections with readings from Lucy Cannon’s 1864 diary and other ghost stories, offering the chance to witness and remember the plantation’s past.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening is suited to — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Purchase tickets in advance; same-day reservations may be possible by calling the operator. Dress for an evening at a historic house.
Advance purchase is required; you can also call the provided number for same-day reservations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Dinner with Spirits of Christmas Past program last?
The program lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
What is included with the ticket?
The evening includes a three-course meal and complimentary wine, and storytelling that features readings from the 1864 Diary of Lucy Cannon.
How much do tickets cost and are there age limits?
Tickets are listed at $79 and are noted for guests ages 7 and up.
Do I need to reserve in advance?
Yes—advance purchase is required; for same-day reservations you may call the operator at the provided phone number.
Who operates the experience and where does it take place?
The event is operated by Tours Natchez, LLC and takes place at Glenfield Plantation.