A close up of 3 sitting people in orange shirts. In their laps are wooden lyre shaped instruments.
An auditorium with 26 people sitting, playing dulcimers while the audience looks on.

Dulcimer Music at the Natchez Trace Parkway

Natchez Trace Parkway

  • Mar 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 am to noon on Saturday at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

The North Mississippi Dulcimer Association teaches dulcimer history, tradition, craftsmanship, and music by sharing its knowledge and talents. The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is the first instrument developed in the United States. Dating back to the early 1800s, the dulcimer is an instrument whose very name means “sweet sound.” The National Park Service and the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association invite everyone to listen to the soft sweet sounds of the dulcimer and learn about its extensive history. 

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 266, just north of Tupelo, MS. 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804

Latitude and Longitude 34.000000, -89.000000

Schedule

Date:

Mar 2, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

This is a come and go event. You are welcome to drop in any time after 10 AM and stay for as long as you like.

Contact Information

Dan Kerber
662-680-4053
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Performance
Tags: dulcimer, volunteers, nps volunteers, #juniorranger