Welcome to Mississippi Trails to the Past!
Historical Points of Interest
National
Parks
Brices Cross Roads/National Park
Baldwyn, MS
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a
significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford
Forrest, but its long term effect on the war proved costly
for the Confederates. Brices Cross Roads is an excellent
example of winning the battle, but losing the war.
http://www.nps.gov/brcr/index.htm
Gulf Islands/National Seashore
Ocean Springs, MS
What is it that entices people to the sea? Poet John
Masefield wrote, “I must go down to the seas again, for the
call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call
that may not be denied.” Millions of visitors are drawn to
the islands in the northern Gulf of Mexico for the white
sandy beaches, the aquamarine waters, a boat ride, a camping
spot, a tour of an old fort, or a place to fish.
http://www.nps.gov/guis/index.htm
Tupelo/National Battlefield
Tupelo, MS
n July, 1864, Union forces, including men from the United
States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi.
Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could
not overpower the federal troops. Neither side could claim a
clear victory, but Union troops had succeeded in their main
goal: keeping the Confederates away from Union railroads in
Tennessee.
http://www.nps.gov/tupe/index.htm
Natchez/National Historic Park
Natchez, MS
Throughout history, Natchez has always been a place of
opportunity and is evident throughout Natchez National
Historical Park. From the magnificent antebellum estate of
John McMurran, to the downtown home of African American
barber and diarist William Johnson, to the French Fort
Rosalie, this diverse Mississippi River town has lent itself
to opportunity.
http://www.nps.gov/natc/index.htm
Natchez Trace/Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through
exceptional scenery and 10,000 years of North American
history. Used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," settlers,
and future presidents, the Old Trace played an important
role in American history. Today, visitors can enjoy not only
a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding,
and camping.
http://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm
Natchez Trace/National Scenic Trail in Tupelo
The 450-mile foot trail that became known as the Natchez
Trace was the lifeline through the Old Southwest. You can
experience portions of that journey the way earlier
travelers did - on foot. Today there are five separate
trails totaling over 60 miles and they are administered by
the Natchez Trace Parkway.
http://www.nps.gov/natt/index.htm
Vicksburg/National Military Park and Cemetery
Vicksburg, MS
Two statements, two Presidents, both aware of the importance
of the city on the Mississippi River. President Davis knew
it was vital to hold the city for the Confederacy to
survive. President Lincoln wanted the key to gain control of
the river and divide the South. Vicksburg National Military
Park commemorates this campaign and its significance as a
critical turning point of the Civil War.
http://www.nps.gov/vick/index.htm
Mississippi Delta/National Heritage Area
The Blues, Welty, Wright, Williams, Civil War and Civil
Rights, The Great Flood, Bogues and Bayous, Plantations, The
Great Migration, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Soul Food, King Cotton, The
River, Precision Agriculture, Catfish, Gospel, Immigrants'
Stories, Highway 61, Segregation, Integration, Share
Cropping, Freedom Songs, Freedom Summer, Folk Tales, Swamp
Forests, Hunting Clubs, and surprisingly, hot tamale
http://www.nps.gov/mide/index.htm
Shiloh/National Military Park
Shiloh TN, MS
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western
Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American troops
clashed in a bloody contest that resulted in 23,746
casualties; more casualties than in all of America's
previous wars combined. Explore both the Shiloh and Corinth
battlefields to discover the impact of this struggle on the
soldiers and on the nation.
http://www.nps.gov/shil/index.htm
Grand Gulf Military Park
Port Gibson, MS
Grand Gulf Military Monument Park was officially
opened, dedicated to preserving the memory of both the town
and the battle in which occurred there. Located eight miles
northwest of Port Gibson, Mississippi off Highway 61, this
400 acre landmark is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and includes Fort Cobun and Fort Wade, the
Grand Gulf Cemetery, a museum, campgrounds, picnic areas,
hiking trails, an observation tower, and several restored
buildings dating back to Grand Gulf's heyday.
http://www.grandgulfpark.state.ms.us/
Map of MS National Parks
http://www.mapsofworld.com/usa/national-parks/mississippi-national-parks.html
List and directions to MS State Parks
http://www.stateparks.com/mississippi_parks_and_recreation_destinations.html
Map of state park locations
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks.aspx
State Parks
Great River Road State Park
Rosedale, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/great-river-road.aspx
Leroy Percy State Park
Hollandale, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/leroy-percy.aspx
Wall Doxey State Park
Holly Springs, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/wall-doxey.aspx
George P. Cossar State Park
Okland, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/george-p-cossar.aspx
Hugh White State Park
Grenada, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/hugh-white.aspx
Florewood State Park
Greenwood, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/florewood.aspx
Holmes County State Park
Durant, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/holmes-county.aspx
Golden Memorial State Park
Walnut Grove, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/golden-memorial.aspx
Legion State Park
Louisville, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/legion.aspx
Lake Lowndes State Park
Columbus, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/lake-lowndes.aspx
Tombigbee State Park
Tupelo, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/tombigbee.aspx
Trace State Park
Belden, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/trace.aspx
Tishomingo State Park
Tishomingo, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/tishomingo.aspx
J.P. Coleman State Park
Iuka, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/jp-coleman.aspx
LeFleurs Bluff State Park
Jackson, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/lefleurs-bluff.aspx
Roosevelt State Park
Morton, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/roosevelt.aspx
Clarko State Park
Quitman, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/clarkco.aspx
Natchez State Park
Natchez, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/natchez.aspx
Lake Lincoln State Park
Wesson, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/lake-lincoln.aspx
Percy Quin State Park
McComb, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/percy-quin.aspx
Paul B. Johnson State Park
Hattiesburg, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/paul-b-johnson.aspx
Clark Creek Nature Area
Woodville, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/clark-creek.aspx
Buccaneer Bay
Waveland, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/buccaneer.aspx
Shepard State Park
Gautier, MS
http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ms-state-parks/shepard.aspx
Museums
Alice Moseley Museum Folk Art and Antiques
Bay St. Louis, MS
http://www.alicemoseley.com/page/page/1614139.htm
Coca-Cola Museum
Corinth, MS
http://www.corinthcoke.com/museum/
The Delta Blues Museum
Clarksdale, MS
http://www.deltabluesmuseum.org/
The Ethel Wright Mohamed Stitchery Museum
Belzoni, MS
http://www.mamasdreamworld.com/
Manship House Museum
Jackson, MS
http://mdah.state.ms.us/museum/manship/index.html
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
Clinton, MS
Museum of Mississippi History
Jackson, MS
http://mdah.state.ms.us/museum/index.php
Old Capitol Museum
Jackson, MS
http://mdah.state.ms.us/oldcap/
Old No. 1 Firehouse Museum
Greenville, MS
http://greenvillems.org/visitors/museums/old-no-1-firehouse-museum/
Camp Van Dorn WWII Museum
Centreville, MS
Rosemont Plantation
Woodville, MS
http://msgw.org/wilkinson/jdavis.htm
Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
Natchez, MS
http://www.natchezbelle.org/adams-ind/village.htm
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Corinth, MS
http://corinth.net/package/civil-war-interpretive-center/
Historic Corinth Depot and Crossroads Museum
Corinth, MS
http://corinth.net/package/crossroads-museum/
Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum
Hattiesburg, MS
http://www.hahsmuseum.org/museum.html?Museum=Museum
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum Camp Shelby
Between Hattiesburg and Gulfport, MS
http://www.armedforcesmuseum.us/Home.html
Beauvoir The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library
Gulfport, MS
The Oaks Museum-A Mississippi Landmark
Jackson, MS
http://www.theoakshousemuseum.org/
Emerald Mound-Natchez Trace Parkway
http://www.nps.gov/archeology/feature/emerald.htm
The Mount
Locust Inn and Plantation
Milepost 15.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway in MS
http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/natchezlocust.html
Museum of the
Mississippi Delta
Greenwood, MS
https://museumofthemississippidelta.com/
Rankin County
Historical Museum
http://rankinhistory.com/site/?page_id=42
Tishomingo
County Archives and History Museum
Iuka, MS
Mississippi
River Museum
Tunica, MS
http://www.tunicariverpark.com/mississippi-river-museum
Vicksburg’s
Old Courthouse Museum
Vicksburg, MS
Tennessee
Williams Welcome Center
Spring Pilgrimage
Decoration Day
Historic Home Tours/Amzi Love Home Tour
Columbus, MS
http://www.visitcolumbusms.org/