Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Tupelo, MS: To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 15, 2012.
Natchez Trace Parkway Closed from MP 146 to MP 0 in Adams, Jefferson, Claiborne, Hinds, Madison & Leake Counties in Mississippi
Tupelo, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway has closed the Parkway motor road between milepost 146.0 at Mississippi Highway 429 near Kosciusko, Mississippi, and the Southern Terminus at Liberty Road in Natchez, Mississippi, Milepost 0.
Natchez Trace Parkway Closed from Southern Terminus to Milepost 8.5
Tupelo, MS: Effective immediately, the Natchez Trace Parkway has closed the Parkway motor road between the southern terminus at Liberty Road in Natchez, Mississippi, and milepost 8.5 at Highway 61, near Washington, Mississippi. The closure is necessary due to the possibility of heavy rains and winds forecasted for the storm “Isaac.”
Natchez Trace Parkway Closes Mount Locust Site at Milepost 15.5 – Jefferson County, MS
Tupelo, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Mount Locust Site immediately, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. The closure is necessary to prepare for the heavy rains and winds forecasted for the storm “Isaac.” The duration of the closure is undetermined at this time, but the Parkway will work to reopen the area as soon as possible.
Natchez Trace Parkway Closes Rocky Springs Site at Milepost 54.8 – Claiborne County, MS
The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Rocky Springs Site at noon, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. The closure is necessary to prepare for the heavy rains and winds forecasted for the storm “Isaac.” Travelers are also advised to avoid using the Parkway in southern Mississippi during the storm and in the aftermath, due to the possibilities of falling trees and other obstructions.
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, September 08, 2012, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Tupelo Honors Elvis with Statue
TUPELO, Miss. – On Thursday, August 9, 2012, Tupelo unveiled a larger-than-life statue to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Elvis’ death. Hundreds of fans gathered in the Tupelo Fairpark District, former site of the Tupelo fairgrounds where Elvis performed the famous homecoming concert in September of 1956, to see the statue unveiled.
The Natchez Trace Parkway to Offer Photography Program
TUPELO, MS: To celebrate the 96th anniversary of the National Park Service, the Natchez Trace Parkway will offer an interactive photography program at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 near Tupelo, Mississippi) on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 8:00 a.m.
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, August 25, 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, August 25, 2012
“Exploring Summer Stars”
Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi will be offering a free program for this summer season called “EXPLORING SUMMER STARS “. This presentation will be given on Friday, August 10, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. by teacher and astronomer, David Teske.
