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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, March 23, 2013
Posted on 03 | 7 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
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, March 23, 2013. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway to Show Film “Pearl”
Posted on 03 | 2 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: To commemorate Women’s History Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will show the family-friendly film Pearl at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo. The running time of the film is 107 minutes. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Seeks Memories of Former Employees for 75th Anniversary Celebration
Posted on 02 | 28 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: In celebration of the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Natchez Trace Parkway, former Parkway employees and others who helped build the Parkway are invited to help preserve its history by sharing their memories. Continue reading
“Rainwater Observatory Director Edwin Faughn’s Artwork Featured on NASA’s Kepler Mission Website”
Posted on 02 | 25 | 13 in News Releases
“Rainwater Observatory Director Edwin Faughn’s Artwork Featured on NASA’s Kepler Mission Website” Rainwater Observatory of French Camp Academy director Edwin Faughn’s artwork is currently featured on NASA’s Kepler mission website. Edwin is not only the director of Rainwater but also an artist and lecturer … Continue reading
GRAVITY: FALLING OBJECTS AND SMASHING SPHERES!
Posted on 02 | 23 | 13 in News Releases
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi will be offering a free public program for this Spring season called “GRAVITY: FALLING OBJECTS AND SMASHING SPHERES!” This presentation will be given on Friday, March 8, 2013, starting at 7:00 p.m. by Dr. John Frassinelli. Continue reading
Muscle Shoals Documentary at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival – February 27
Posted on 02 | 20 | 13 in News Releases
The critically acclaimed “Muscle Shoals” documentary that captivated audiences at the Sundance Film Festival will premiere to its home audience as part of The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. The feature-length film, which was directed by Greg “Freddy” Camalier, traces the history of Muscle Shoals music through the people who created it. Continue reading
Rainwater Observatory Director Edwin Faughn’s Artwork Featured on NASA’s Kepler Mission Website
Posted on 02 | 18 | 13 in News Releases
Rainwater Observatory of French Camp Academy director Edwin Faughn’s artwork is currently featured on NASA’s Kepler mission website. Edwin is not only the director of Rainwater but also an artist and lecturer specializing in space sciences. Over the years he has presented hundreds of space science presentations to diverse groups and his original artwork has been featured in and on the covers of numerous international space science magazines, exhibitions and planetarium productions. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Trails Closed Due to Major Thoroughfare Construction
Posted on 02 | 13 | 13 in News Releases
LEE COUNTY, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway National Scenic Trail section between milepost 265.5, and milepost 264.8 at Old Town Creek will be closed to all trail users beginning February 13, 2013, for a period of two years. The closure is due to construction under Tupelo’s Major Thoroughfare Construction Project Continue reading
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
Posted on 02 | 13 | 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, March 2, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. The North … Continue reading
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center – February 23, 2013
Posted on 02 | 7 | 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 Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi) from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway to Host Black History Month Program
Posted on 02 | 5 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: To commemorate Black History Month, Robert Bruce Smith will present a fascinating program entitled From Prince to Slave to Freedom at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, near Tupelo. Smith, a technological … Continue reading
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 02 | 4 | 13 in News Releases
Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway has plans to conduct three prescribed fires (controlled burns) between the dates of February 4 and February 7. The prescribed fires are located in the following areas: Prescribed Fire Name Milepost County Mount Locust … Continue reading
Posted on 02 | 4 | 13 in News Releases
A Civil War era fashion show will be held during the Lewis County Historical Society meeting on Monday, March 4, 7 pm, at the Strand Theatre, 100 E. Main St., in Hohenwald. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Posted on 02 | 1 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The free, family-oriented event, to be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS, will include live music, children’s activities, classic cars, and much more. Continue reading
“Wonders of the Winter Stars” – French Camp, MS
Posted on 01 | 29 | 13 in News Releases
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi will be offering a free program for this winter season called “WONDERS OF THE WINTER STARS.” Continue reading
WIN a trip to Florence, Alabama!
Posted on 01 | 21 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
WIN a night of luxury in Florence, Alabama! Continue reading
NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY UNDER WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
Posted on 01 | 17 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: Thursday’s winter storm will spread both snow and rain across the Southeast, continuing into Thursday night and early Friday, and a winter weather advisory remains in effect for significant portions of Mississippi. Continue reading
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
Posted on 01 | 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, February 2, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. Continue reading
