Shields Townhouse hostess Jan Scarborough directs Frank Jackson’s attention to the many fascinating details in the house’s dining room Wednesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Julie Kendall gives tourists a tour of the living room in Shields Townhouse. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Jan Scarborough takes a break from the steady crowds that visited Shields Townhouse Wednesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)