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News Releases
Posted on 05 | 10 | 13 in News Releases
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on the proposed replacement of the Little Swan Creek Bridge, located at milepost 386.9 in Lewis County, Tennessee. The bridge must be replaced in order to restore the original structural capacity of the bridge, to provide visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience, and to reduce maintenance requirements and costs. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway to Celebrate 75 Years with Music, Memories, and Fun
Posted on 05 | 3 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will celebrate 75 years as a national park on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The free, family-oriented event will feature live music, dozens of exhibitors and historical personas, dignitaries, children’s activities, classic cars and much more. Festivities will be held at the Parkway Visitor Center, located just north of Tupelo on the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 266. Continue reading
Parkway Information Cabin closed for Exhibit Installation
Posted on 05 | 1 | 13 in News Releases
Ridgeland, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Parkway Information Cabin Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 3, 2013. A National Scenic Byways grant permitted the design and construction of new exhibits; during installation the building will be … Continue reading
Wildflower Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 04 | 24 | 13 in News Releases
Tupelo, MS: Join a Park Ranger for a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10:00 am at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi). This one hour program will take participants on … Continue reading
Statement on the Effects of Sequestration at Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 04 | 17 | 13 in News Releases
Tupelo, MS – On March 1, 2013, the Natchez Trace Parkway was required to reduce its annual budget by five percent, in accordance with the sequestration provision of the Budget Control Act of 2011. The effects of this federal law require … Continue reading
Local Musical Artists to Highlight Southern Sounds at Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 04 | 17 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway has partnered with local musicians to showcase the diversity of music in the Southeast. During the Parkway’s 75th anniversary celebration on May 18, 2013, musicians will lead visitors on a musical journey from the Appalachians … Continue reading
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
Posted on 04 | 17 | 13 in News Releases
A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. The North … Continue reading
EXPEDITION NATCHEZ 1813: BECOMING OLD HICKORY – April 12 – 21, 2013
Posted on 04 | 11 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
Join the Natchez Trace Parkway Association as they “educate the next generation” about the War of 1812 and Andrew Jackson’s courageous struggle to return the young Tennessee Militia to their homes. For this he earned the title “Old Hickory”. Continue reading
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, April 27, 2013
Posted on 04 | 11 | 13 in News Releases
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 … Continue reading
Posted on 04 | 4 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will recognize National Park Week, April 20-28, 2013, and National Junior Ranger Day with the annual “Celebrate Wildlife Weekend” on Saturday, April 20, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 … Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers Seek Help to Identify Suspect from March 2013 Assault on Bicyclist
Posted on 03 | 29 | 13 in News Releases
MS – On March 17, 2013, a bicyclist traveling on the Natchez Trace Parkway north of Tupelo near Friendship Hill Road, was physically assaulted by an unidentified person, who left the scene. The bicyclist was hospitalized with severe injuries and his bicycle was also damaged. Continue reading
Posted on 03 | 29 | 13 in News Releases
On May 18, 1938, the Natchez Trace Parkway was created to commemorate a historic travel route that had existed for about 10,000 years–and is still going strong. Come celebrate! Continue reading
Heritage Area and Parkway Partner on Signage
Posted on 03 | 29 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area and the Natchez Trace Parkway have partnered on the installation of welcome signage at the northern and southern boundaries of the heritage area along the parkway. Continue reading
Posted on 03 | 24 | 13 in News Releases
Civil War re-enactors will settle in Hohenwald on the Lewis County Courthouse lawn, located at 110 Park Ave. N., April 19-21. Continue reading
Posted on 03 | 23 | 13 in News Releases
2nd Annual Glitz and Glam scheduled for April 12-13 in Hohenwald. Continue reading
Wildflower Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 03 | 21 | 13 in News Releases
Tupelo, MS: Join a Park Ranger for a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 10:00 am at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi). Continue reading
“MidSouth Star Gaze and Astronomy Conference” – French Camp
Posted on 03 | 21 | 13 in News Releases
Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium in French Camp Mississippi is gearing up for its annual Midsouth Stargaze and Astronomy Conference coming up April 10-13, 2013! Continue reading
Night Hike at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 03 | 10 | 13 in News Releases
Tupelo, MS: Join a park ranger on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi) for a Night Hike. This one-hour program will give … Continue reading
