The only opportunity to see a great mansion under construction as this home is not complete and never will be, but the beauty of what is finished and the grounds make it a must see More

You can tour old homes in Natchez, Mississippi, but to have dinner in an one with all the ambience of an antebellum home is quite another. Our food was wonderful and the hospitality warm. You approach Longwood through the woods and come out on a circle drive. The only thing missing was the horse and carriage. More

Loved the location as well....beautiful & peaceful. Sad that it never was finished. More

This building is really fascinating. With a bit more inspiration, the guide would have impressed us as much as Longwood itself. More

It was beautiful. Even the drive up to the house was incredible. More

Very well furnished on the bottom floor, unfinished part of house fascinating. A very potent symbol of all the Civil War brought onto the South. Former house slave quarters of interest also. More

This, the largest octagonal home in the US, was only partially completed when The Civil War began. It has been restored to its 1861 incomplete condition. The interior boasts a 6 story central atrium supported by brick load bearing walls and arches. It is architecturally fascinating. The "basement" level (in quotes, because it is a ground level basement with plenty... More

I recently visited Longwood Plantation in Natchez, MS. The tour guide was pleasant and friendly except for the fact that she had an issue with reality.--She could not say the word "slave."  She referred to slaves as "servants" and mentioned a child being "brought on" (rather than purchased) as a companion for young Mr. Nutt (the owner of Longwood).  She... More

What an imposing structure and what a heart wrenching tale. The basement area is finished and furnished to remaining floors unfinished - can even see where workers left their tools. The grounds are lovely with fig trees, olive trees and host of southern beauties. Must see More