Make Natchez Trace Parkway part of your classroom

Natchez Trace Parkway offers fun education programs for students in a national park.

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Park rangers at Natchez Trace Parkway work with teachers and students across the country to make national parks a special part of your students' education. We follow curriculum standards to enhance the educational goals and experiences for students grades K-college. We are committed to helping teachers and students develop deeper connections with the parkway's extensive history and natural resources. Our programs range from the people who have lived, worked, and traveled along the Old Trace over thousands of years to the wildlife living in the natural spaces throughout the park.

There are many ways to learn with us! Whether you're looking for classroom visits, ranger-led field trips, self-guided field trips, Read with a Ranger programs, or distance learning programs, we have something for you. Let us know which programs and delivery style below best fit the needs of you and your class!

All programs are free! To schedule a program or ask questions either call [phone] or email us. We look forward to sharing Natchez Trace Parkway with you and your students!

 

Education Programs We Offer

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  Classroom Visits

  Bring Natchez Trace Parkway alive inside your very own school with a ranger visit.

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  Ranger-Led Field Trips

  Bring students onto the Parkway where they can learn and discover alongside a ranger.

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  Self-Guided Field Trips

  Allows teachers the flexibility to explore the sites they want on their own timeframe. No ranger required.

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  Read with a Ranger

  Perfect for preschool to 3rd grade because it's never too early to start learning about the Parkway.

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  Distance Learning

  We have gone virtual! Teachers from across the world can sign up for a free, curriculum-themed virtual programs on a variety of subjects.

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  Education in National Parks

  National Parks are America's largest classroom. Find out more information about educational programs in parks across the country

 

Learn About the Old Trace

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  Learn more about the Trail of Tears

  Trail of Tears

  The trail of tears was the forced relocation of many American Indian nations. Over 3,000 people lost their lives on the arduous trek.

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  So Many Stories

  10,000 Years, More than 10,000 Stories

  We are working on learning and telling the stories of all the people who lived along the Old Natchez Trace.

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  Be a Junior Ranger!

  Kids of All Ages can be Junior Rangers

  Our Junior Ranger program is designed for children 6-13, but anyone who is has the curiosity of a child can participate.