Natchez Trace Parkway Staff and Visitors Identify Gravesite of Formerly Enslaved Person from the Mount Locust Plantation

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Natchez Trace Parkway Staff and Visitors Identify Gravesite of Formerly Enslaved Person from the Mount Locust Plantation

With the help of volunteer researchers, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) staff members have identified the gravesite of Paris Martin, who was an enslaved person at the Mount Locust Plantation before the Civil War.

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

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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 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 1 at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS.

Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released

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Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released

From January through September 2018, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced overall increases in the number of recreational visits above the 2017 figures.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month

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Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month

The Natchez Trace Parkway will host an art exhibit by the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma students and present the Chickasaw Nation’s film First Encounter to commemorate the American Indian Heritage Month throughout the month of November.

10 Reasons the Natchez Trace Parkway Should Be On Your Bucket List

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10 Reasons the Natchez Trace Parkway Should Be On Your Bucket List

One Natchez Trace Parkway fanatic has plenty of reasons why she enjoys it, particularly 10. She put together her top 10 reasons why you should put this trip on your bucket list.

The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin

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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 November 17, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Animals in Winter”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Animals in Winter”

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center.

LOOK TWICE, SAVE A LIFE

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LOOK TWICE, SAVE A LIFE

Chief Ranger Sarah Davis advises, “The Natchez Trace Parkway experiences a variety of traffic from cars and motorcyclists to bicycles and horses. Our visitors need to remain vigilant to ensure the safety of their fellow Parkway users.”

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

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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 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

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, October 27, 2018.

Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Meriwether Lewis Commemoration

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Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Meriwether Lewis Commemoration

The Natchez Trace Parkway celebrated the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Digging History”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Digging History”

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Digging History,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 10:00 am.

The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin

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The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on October 20, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center

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The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center

The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center for the season on October 21, 2018.

The Natchez Trace Parkway to Stabilize the Ross Barnett Reservoir Shoreline with Native Plantings

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The Natchez Trace Parkway to Stabilize the Ross Barnett Reservoir Shoreline with Native Plantings

To help promote important shoreline habitat and stabilize the bank, a planting project will soon be underway. Shoreline areas along the Ross Barnett Reservoir, such as the Reservoir Overlook, were recently lined with rip rap rock to repair eroded slopes.

Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Meriwether Lewis Commemoration

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Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Meriwether Lewis Commemoration

The Natchez Trace Parkway celebrated the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Hernando de Soto’s Encampment Came to Life at the Natchez Trace Parkway

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Hernando de Soto’s Encampment Came to Life at the Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway hosted a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto, who traveled through this area in 1540-41. The programs took place on Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22, at the Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) near Tupelo, Mississippi.