Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers Seek Help to Identify Suspect from March 2013 Assault on Bicyclist
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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.
