“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.
“Rainwater Observatory Director Edwin Faughn’s Artwork Featured on NASA’s Kepler Mission Website”
“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!
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.
Muscle Shoals Documentary at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival – February 27
The critically acclaimed “Muscle Shoals” documentary that captivated audiences at the Sundance Film Festival will premiere to its home audience as part of The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. The feature-length film, which was directed by Greg “Freddy” Camalier, traces the history of Muscle Shoals music through the people who created it.
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 the director of Rainwater but also an artist and lecturer specializing in space sciences. Over the years he has presented hundreds of space science presentations to diverse groups and his original artwork has been featured in and on the covers of numerous international space science magazines, exhibitions and planetarium productions.
Natchez Trace Parkway Trails Closed Due to Major Thoroughfare Construction
LEE COUNTY, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway National Scenic Trail section between milepost 265.5, and milepost 264.8 at Old Town Creek will be closed to all trail users beginning February 13, 2013, for a period of two years. The closure is due to construction under Tupelo’s Major Thoroughfare Construction Project
