Elms Court Hosts End-of-Season Pilgrimage Picnic

Rare public access to historic Natchez home and grounds for intimate celebration

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:54pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a garden scene, with soft pools of warm light and color creating a dreamlike, atmospheric mood.The end-of-season picnic at Elms Court will provide an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at one of Natchez's most storied historic homes.Natchez Today

The owners of Elms Court, a historic home in Natchez, Mississippi, are offering a rare opportunity for the public to enjoy a picnic on the grounds to celebrate the end of the 2026 Spring Pilgrimage. The $30 event on April 11 will provide access to the home's interior, gardens, outbuildings, and carriage house, where a collection of antique carriages and saddles will be on display.

Why it matters

The Spring Pilgrimage is an annual celebration of Natchez's antebellum architecture and history, drawing thousands of visitors to the city. This end-of-season picnic at Elms Court provides a unique chance for locals and tourists alike to experience a private historic home and its grounds in an intimate setting, while also supporting the preservation of Natchez's cultural heritage.

The details

Guests will be welcomed by the Elms Court family upon arrival and given access to tour the interior of the home, with docents available to provide information. Following the house tour, a picnic lunch featuring local barbecue will be served on the grounds. Attendees will then have the opportunity to explore the property's gardens, outbuildings, and carriage house, which will display the family's collection of antique carriages and saddles.

  • The Elms Court end-of-season picnic will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

Elms Court

A historic home in Natchez, Mississippi that is opening its grounds to the public for a special end-of-season picnic to celebrate the close of the 2026 Spring Pilgrimage.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Elms Court picnic are $30 per person and can be purchased in advance through the Spring Pilgrimage website or at the door on the day of the event.

The takeaway

This intimate end-of-season picnic at the historic Elms Court home offers a rare opportunity for both locals and visitors to Natchez to experience the city's rich antebellum heritage in a unique and memorable way, while also supporting the preservation of these important cultural assets.