After an absolutely amazing breakfast, we set out for the City Cemetery where my great-grandparents and two aunts and an uncle are buried. Since we had previously visited this cemetery, we did not feel a need to explore it and we also were hopeful we could find my relatives’ graves again. It turned out to be very easy since they are buried very close to a narrow road we happen to turn onto. Everything was being kept in wonderful shape and it was a pleasure to be able to remember these people.
Oak Hill B&B backyard

Cemetery Visit

Since the Cemetery is near the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, we drove over to the River overlooks. The view is spectacular. On one of the streets leading to the Bluffs, one of the houses was decorated “over the top” for Halloween.
Mississippi River looking North

Mississippi River looking South

Halloween House

We stopped by the Natchez Visitors’ Center and bought tickets to tour two of the many mansions in Natchez. While there, we watched a movie about the history of Natchez and the surrounding area. We had tried to go to the Visitors’ Center yesterday, but true to form, we got there 5 minutes after they closed.
First we went to Rosalie Mansion which is just a few blocks down the road from the Visitors’ Center. Rosalie was built in the early 1820s and during the Civil War was taken over by U.S.Grant as headquarters for the area. There are no pictures allowed on the inside so you will have to go see it yourselves!

Leaving Rosalie we then went to Stanton Hall, another town home for a plantation owner. It was finished in 1858. Again inside pictures are not allowed so come to Natchez and see it!

Our final destination today was “The Forks of the Road” Historical Site. It was here that the Natchez Slave Market took place with slaves sent from all over the country to Natchez to be sold, mostly as field hands on the cotton plantations. There is nothing left but the documentation that is presented here is sobering!

Back to the B&B we went for a break in the tourist day! Since we are the only people here tonight, Alan felt very comfortable going into the Library and playing his violin. I downloaded our pictures and then took my book outside and enjoyed the beautiful backyard and the very friendly cat. The innkeeper brought us a glass of wine and suggested we go to dinner at the Castle Restaurant which is on the grounds of Dunleith Mansion. It turned out to be a world class meal!
Gumbo

Tilapia with Crawfish Sauce and Spinach Risotto

Shrimp, Scallop, and Lump Crabmeat Casserole

Tomorrow we leave Natchez and travel to Vacherie, Louisiana. Oak Alley Plantation is our next B&B and we are planning on touring it and several other plantation homes along the River. This is something I have always wanted to do and, hopefully, Alan won’t be too bored looking at antiques and homes.