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Natchez Trace Parkway

Boatmen of the Old Natchez Trace

Description

Who were the kaintucks? Why were they traveling along the Old Natchez Trace? Join us for a ranger-led program about the kaintucks and learn about what it was like to travel the Natchez Trace in the early 1800s. This program is for all ages. This program will be inside.

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Event & Park Photos

A kaintuck with a yellow shirt, camping supplies, and a dark hat walks along a trail.
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Kaintucks traveled the Old Natchez Trace to earn money for their families. Join us for a Junior Ranger program to learn about these travelers.

Credit: NPS Photo

A kaintuck with a yellow shirt, camping supplies, and a dark hat walks along a trail.
A slightly curvy section of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Early Fall
View of the Double Arch Bridge from Birdsong Hollow
Mount Locust Historic House
A foggy section of the Old Trace in autumn

Event Details

Regular EventTalk

Date & Time

Schedule: Recurring Event

From: Oct 18, 2025

Times:

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This program will start at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 18.

Duration: 1 hour

Location

This program will take place in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium. The address is 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.

Cost

Free

This is a free event. There is no cost to attend this program.

Registration

No Registration Required

Registration Information

There is no reservation required to attend this program.