Local Musical Artists to Highlight Southern Sounds at Natchez Trace Parkway

April 17, 2013

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 […]

The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association

April 17, 2013

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 […]

EXPEDITION NATCHEZ 1813: BECOMING OLD HICKORY – April 12 – 21, 2013

April 11, 2013

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”.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, April 27, 2013

April 11, 2013

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 […]

Parkway Commemorates National Park Week with “Celebrate Wildlife Weekend” on Saturday, April 20, 2013

April 4, 2013

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 Rangers Seek Help to Identify Suspect from March 2013 Assault on Bicyclist

March 29, 2013

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.

Parkway Celebrates 75 Years!

March 29, 2013

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!

Heritage Area and Parkway Partner on Signage

March 29, 2013

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.

Skirmish of Little Swan Creek

March 24, 2013

Civil War re-enactors will settle in Hohenwald on the Lewis County Courthouse lawn, located at 110 Park Ave. N., April 19-21.

Wildflower Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway

March 21, 2013

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).