Historical Places (27th August)

We visit the historical districts of Zachery and St. Francisville to see the lovely homes of the South from the middle of the 1800's. Further north we cross the border into Mississippi and set off for Natchez which will be our base for the evening. A very nice carriage tour takes us past the early 1800 buildings. You see Natchez is the oldest European settlement on the river having French, Spanish, English and American influences. The town must have been a hive of activity in her hey day with the cotton trade, the river boats, plus the seedier side of town. Where we are staying, a guest house next to the Under-the-hill Saloon is one of the establishments from that time of gambling, thievery, press gangs and pirates. After our carriage ride we do our own tour to tick off the other highlights, then we spend the evening having dinner and then listening to music in the saloon. Great birthday for me.