| What is it? |
This was the home of William Johnson, the Barber of Natchez, and part of Natchez National Historical Park! |
| What makes it historical? |
Mr. Wiliam Johnson was freed from slavery at age 11 and went on to become a renowned barber in the town of Natchez. He built this home in 1840 from the bricks of other buildings destroyed by a massive tornado and lived here, keeping a super detailed diary of daily life until 1851 when he was shot in a property dispute with his neighbor! Through his writings, we get a really unique view into the life of African-Americans living in Natchez in the antebellum years. In particular, we learn a lot about Mr. Johnson’s enjoyment of hunting, fishing, and horse racing, not to mention the complexities that came with Mr. Johnson having slaves despite being African-American himself! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer at Natchez National Historical Park!
- Donate to Eastern National!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
210 State Street
Natchez, MS 39120
From Greenville: ~157mi (253km) — 2.7hrs
From Hattiesburg: ~138mi (223km) — 2.3hrs
From Jackson: ~103mi (166km) — 1.8hrs
From Tupelo: ~286mi (461km) — 4.8hrs |
| When should I go? |
The William Johnson House is open daily from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM with an hour’s lunch break from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM! On Sundays, it’s only open from 12:00 until 5:00, though! |
