“SATURN: The Ringed Giant” in French Camp
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp, Mississippi will be offering a free program for this spring season called “SATURN: The Ringed Giant.” This presentation will be given on Friday, May 11, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. by Edwin Faughn, managing director of Rainwater Observatory.
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Songs of the Lower Mississippi Delta CD Release Concert
TUPELO, MS – Join New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Rangers Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes and Matt Hampsey on Thursday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. for a performance of songs from the recently released CD project “Songs of the Lower Mississippi Delta.”
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Partnership to Bring War of 1812 to Life
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway has partnered with the 7th US Infantry Living History Association and the Natchez Trace Parkway Association in a multi-year effort to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Through this partnership, the public may experience living history demonstrations based on actual events that occurred on or near the Natchez Trace.
Wildflower Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS – Join a Park Ranger for a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 10:00 am at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the
Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi).
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center – April 28, 2012
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, April 28, 2012.
Parkway Commemorates National Park Week with “Celebrate Wildlife Weekend” on Saturday, April 21, 2012
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will recognize National Park Week, April 21-29, 2012, with the annual “Celebrate Wildlife Weekend” on Saturday, April 21, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Natchez Trace Parkway Personnel Conduct Prescribed Fire
(Tishomingo, MS) – Natchez Trace Parkway and Tishomingo State Park staff are preparing for a controlled burn at Tishomingo State Park on Tuesday, March 27. The burn is used to control non-native plant species, promote wildlife habitat, clear dead brush that could fuel a large forest fire, and protect personal property adjacent to the State Park and Parkway.
Wildflower Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Join a Park Ranger for a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at 10:00 am at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi). This one hour program will take participants on an easy walk through both prairie and forest ecosystems, and will include wildflower identification and ecology. Visitors are encouraged to bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and wear comfortable walking shoes.
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
