A collage of photos from the pioneers. Children and adults basket weave and play dulcimers.

Hands-on-History: Skills of Yesterday with the Tombigbee Pioneers | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

Natchez Trace Parkway

  • Oct 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Feeling like you practically need to be a computer programmer just to get through everyday tasks? If you’re craving a break from screens and passwords, come reconnect with real, hands‑on skills with the Tombigbee Pioneers living history group, who join us at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) on the fourth Saturday of the month throughout the summer and fall!

Try traditional activities like basket weaving, spinning wool, making old‑fashioned dolls, woodworking, early American musical instruments, doily tatting, and more. It’s a chance to slow down, create something tangible, and enjoy the kinds of skills people once used every day—no tech support required.

Fees

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

Location

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

Latitude and Longitude 34.330349, -88.710589

Schedule

Date:

Oct 24, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

This event will last for 4 hours from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Contact Information

Amber DeBardelaben
662-680-4027
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
Tags: pioneers, nationalparkservice, natcheztraceparkway