The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) proposes to remove three historic Mission 66 era buildings at the Rocky Springs site in Claiborne County, Mississippi. Two are comfort stations that were built […]
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The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 am to noon on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the […]
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
TUPELO, MS – The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2019. […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Brave Little Raccoon”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Brave Little Raccoon”
TUPELO, MS – Children and their families are welcome to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Natchez Trace […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Family Fun Day
Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Family Fun Day
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Family Fun Day,” a Junior Ranger event to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on July 20, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Parkway Visitor Center […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Offers Guided Hike at Chickasaw Village
Natchez Trace Parkway Offers Guided Hike at Chickasaw Village
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors on a hike along the Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (Scenic Trail) on Saturday June 29, 2019 […]
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
TUPELO, MS – The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 22, 2019. […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program: “Mississippi Reptiles”
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program: “Mississippi Reptiles”
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Mississippi Reptiles,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, June […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on June 15, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Pitter Patter”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Pitter Patter”
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Commemorated the Battle of Ackia on May 25, 2019
The Natchez Trace Parkway Commemorated the Battle of Ackia on May 25, 2019
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway welcomed over 215 visitors on Saturday, May 25, 2019, to the Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Days events. Joseph Smith, representative of the […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 am to noon on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Day
Natchez Trace Parkway Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Day
TUPELO, MS: Homeland Affairs Manager Joseph Smith from the Chickasaw Nation will present programs at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Starting at 10 am, […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Proposes to Remove Select Structures within the Tupelo Homestead Historic District
Natchez Trace Parkway Proposes to Remove Select Structures within the Tupelo Homestead Historic District
The Natchez Trace Parkway proposes to remove several structures within the Tupelo Homestead Historic District in Lee County, Mississippi. The houses were built in 1936 by the Resettlement Administration and […]
Punching Out Privet
Punching Out Privet
TUPELO, MS: Removal of the non-native privet (Ligustrum) plantspecies in high-priority areas along the Parkway is in full swing this month. “Non-native plants live outside their original distributional range. As a […]
In Valor There is Hope – Tacitus
In Valor There is Hope – Tacitus
LEE COUNTY MS – In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Police Officers Memorial Day; it falls within National Police Week. National Park […]