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).

“MidSouth Star Gaze and Astronomy Conference” – French Camp

March 21, 2013

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!

Night Hike at the Natchez Trace Parkway

March 10, 2013

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, […]

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, March 23, 2013

March 7, 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 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.

Natchez Trace Parkway to Show Film “Pearl”

March 2, 2013

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.

Natchez Trace Parkway Seeks Memories of Former Employees for 75th Anniversary Celebration

February 28, 2013

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.

“Rainwater Observatory Director Edwin Faughn’s Artwork Featured on NASA’s Kepler Mission Website”

February 25, 2013

“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 […]

GRAVITY: FALLING OBJECTS AND SMASHING SPHERES!

February 23, 2013

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.