Natchez Trails to Tamales Experience
On your way to Ellicott Hill , view Fort Rosalie , the site of the Natchez Indian Battle . Our local historian / scholar will paint an intriguing picture of the first French settlers arriving in Natchez in 1716 , meeting with the indigenous Natchez tribe , forging a friendship soon to be lost , resulting in massacre , revolt , and retaliation . Upon arrival at Ellicott Hill , visit the site of where the first American flag was raised over this vast new American territory with a spectacular view of the Mississippi River . Learn about the colonization of Natchez , its history and culture , as well as the history of tamales . The Natchez indigenous tribes are said to have taught the enslaved Africans how to make tamales , and from there the rest is culinary history . Enjoy two Mississippi Hot Tamales , regional beer or lemonade , and explore this historic building which dates back over three centuries .
Contact a Cruise Specialist at 888-251-2059 . Subject to change .
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