William Johnson House
The home of a free Black barber before the Civil War. His 16-year diary is a valuable historical source for the study of Southern society in the United States.
William Johnson was born into an enslaved family, gained his freedom at age 11, and later became a successful barber and property owner in Natchez. Beginning in 1835, he kept a diary for 16 years that documented daily life in Natchez in detail. It is an important source for understanding the lives of free Black people in the American South. This brick townhouse, built in 1841, is part of Natchez National Historical Park. The second floor has been restored to show the Johnson family's living spaces, and the first floor has exhibits. Admission is free. Located on State Street downtown, with opening days confirmed on the NPS website.
Opening hours
Thu–Sun 09:00–16:30 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture
- Magnolia Hall
- Rosalie Mansion
- Temple B'nai Israel
- House on Ellicott's Hill
- Natchez Bluff Park
- Natchez Under-the-Hill
- St. Mary Basilica