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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Free Program at Rainwater Observatory in French Camp, MS
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp, Mississippi will be offering a free program for this season called “REFLECTIONS OF THE UNIVERSE”. This presentation will be given on Friday, June 8, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. Continue reading
2012 Summer Events Along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Summer is here and it’s time to have fun in the sun along the Natchez Trace Parkway! As the Natchez Trace winds through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, each community offers exciting events to visitors and residents. This summer is going to be a hot one, but these fun festivals and events are pretty cool. Continue reading
“Transit of the Planet Venus” in French Camp, MS
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp, Mississippi will be offering a free public viewing of the“Transit of the Planet Venus” on June 5, beginning at 5:00pm. This is a rare astronomical event in which the planet Venus passes directly between the Earth … Continue reading
Frist Center in Nashville to Participate in Blue Star Museums
Frist Center joins 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense Continue reading
Media Day for Parkway War of 1812 Living History Event
The Natchez Trace Parkway and its partners will present a media day to preview the two-day commemoration of the War of 1812. The public event, to be held on May 26 and 27, 2012, is free to the public, will take visitors back in time with over 150 living history re-enactors. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Free Junior Ranger Programs, June 2012
The Natchez Trace Parkway will begin Junior Ranger programs at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on June 2, 2012. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Selected as 2012 National Park Foundation “America’s Best Idea” Grant Recipient
The Natchez Trace Parkway has been selected as one of 49 national parks participating in the 2012 America’s Best Idea program sponsored by the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. Continue reading
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, May 26, 2012
The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840. The demonstrations will take place at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi) from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Continue reading
Why Visitors Love the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway extends an impressive 444 miles from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN. It was named one of the most visited units of the National Park System last year. From traveling, hiking, biking, its history, the attractions and its beauty, it’s safe to say the Natchez Trace is one of Mississippi’s, Alabama’s and Tennessee’s best-kept secrets. Continue reading
NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY BICYCLE FATALITY
TUPELO, MS: On Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 12:40 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to an accident involving a motor vehicle and bicyclist at milepost 146, south of Kosciusko, MS. Continue reading
