Grand Village of the Natchez

The visitor center portion of this park was far more interesting to me than the mounds but I'll readily admit that we visit these sites because my husband likes to. The information in the VC is excellent and the woman staffing it when we were there was wonderfully friendly and helpful. But, if you enjoy archeology and can imagine the site itself will probably be more thrilling. To be sure walking around what are sacred places to the Natchez is moving and thinking what it would be like if they had not been driven out is through provoking but the replica house for the Natchez had not been rebuilt when we were there so you simply walk from mound and to mound and read the signage.
4 7 years ago (20-03-2018)

Hidden beyond the suburbs of Natchez this "ancient" site of Native Americans features three mounds and a visiting/information center. The movie featured feels a bit outdated but is still very informative. The visitor center is the first one I came across that has actual scientific publications of the archeological investigations on two of the three mounds and the surrounding area. I was really disappointed that the history of these Native Americans is overshadowed by the town of Natchez too satisfied with their antebellum houses and slave history. Be sure to also visit the historic mound 10 miles down the Natchez Trace Parkway.
5 7 years ago (06-05-2018)

Great powwow! Kids loved it as much as adults. Dancers were phenomenal!
5 7 years ago (24-05-2018)

A very nice little site. A short film in the museum is good, and you can walk around the mounds.
5 7 years ago (14-05-2018)

It had been raining when we showed up so there wasn't really anything to see. There's no sidewalk or anything to lead you to where the sights are. Suggested that you go when it's good weather.
3 7 years ago (23-04-2018)