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Natchez Trace Parkway

Pioneer Day Living History and Crafts

Description

In this age of digital everything, don't you ever wish you had some of the tangible life skills of your ancestors? If so, join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for Pioneer Day, where you might learn to weave your own basket, spin wool on a spinning wheel, make old fashioned dolls, and more! We hope to see you there!

About the Park

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Event & Park Photos

A man teaches 2 boys how to complete a pioneer era craft.
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Bring your family out to the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center to learn about pioneer era crafts!

Credit: NPS Photo

A man teaches 2 boys how to complete a pioneer era craft.
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 EventChildren’s ProgramCultural/Craft DemonstrationLiving History

Date & Time

Schedule: Recurring Event

From: Sep 27, 2025

Times:

10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

This event will last for 4 hours from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Duration: 4 hours

Location

This event will take place at the Parkway Visitor Center at 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.

Cost

Free

This is a free event. There is no cost for this event.

Registration

No Registration Required

Registration Information

There is no reservation required to attend this event.