Volunter-In-Park Pat Arinder talks to school children about life of the Boatmen on the Natchez Trace Parkway in the early 1800s. NPS Photo
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway hosted over 200 local students at the Living History Timeline, an event representing several eras of Natchez Trace Parkway history. The programs took place on Friday, November 2 at the Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) near Tupelo, MS. The event gave students the opportunity to see what life was like for many different people throughout the Parkway’s history. “We could not provide this great educational opportunity without our park partners. The Chickasaw Nation, Shiloh National Military Park, Mary Stuart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and several Volunteers-In-Parks all helped to make the event a success” stated Park Ranger Andy Danneker.
The 25-minute documentary film “First Encounter”, produced by the Chickasaw Nation, features reenactments and historical experts’ interpretations of the initial encounter between the Chickasaw people and Hernando de Soto’s exploration party. It gives new insights into life and survival in the Tupelo area in the 1500s. This film can be viewed at the Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 266 near Tupelo, MS, until November 30, 2018.
Come join us for other free ranger programs scheduled throughout the year. You can view our latest schedule of events on our website at: https://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm, or call the Parkway Visitor Center at 1-800-305-7417.
Media Release/Office of the Superintendent, Natchez Trace Parkway
