Location: 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.
Fees: Brice's Cross Roads National Battlefield Site is free. The Mississippi’s Last Stands Visitor and Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12 years old. Group rates are available.
Hours Info: The grounds of the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site are open sunrise to sunset everyday of the year.
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/brcr/
Location: Gulf Breeze, Florida and Ocean Springs, Mississippi , FL,MS
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of Mexico for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/guis/
Location: MS
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, and it became a catalyst for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Myrlie Evers continued to promote issues of racial equality and social justice.
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/memy/
Location: Natchez, MS
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.
Fees: This per person fee is for a ranger guided tour of the Melrose mansion. The tour is approximately 30 minutes long.
Hours Info: Melrose and the Natchez Visitor Center are open daily from 9:00 am to 5 pm. Melrose offers guided tours of the mansion with reduced tour sizes at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. The Fort Rosalie site is open daily from sunup to sundown, as is the Forks of the Road site. The William Johnson House site is closed at this time.
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/natc/
Location: the states of AL,MS,TN
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace" a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy not only a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the parkway.
Fees: There is no fee to enter the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors can enter the Parkway, free of charge, from dozens of county, state, and U.S. roads in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Please refer to the Parkway Map for places to access the Parkway. Enjoy your visit!
Hours Info: The Natchez Trace Parkway motor road is open all year, day and night. Operating hours for information centers and some locations do vary. Severe weather resulting in washouts and downed trees can cause temporary road closures. Questions about road condition should be directed to the Parkway's visitor center by calling 1-800-305-7417.
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/natr/
Location: Tupelo, AL,MS,TN
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail consists of five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles, and offer opportunities to explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, rock outcroppings, overlooks, and the history of the area.
Fees: There is no fee to enter the Natchez Trace Parkway or use the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. Visitors can enter the Parkway, free of charge, from dozens of county, state, and U.S. roads in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. Please refer to the Parkway Map for places to access the Parkway. Enjoy your visit!
Hours Info: The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is open every day during daylight hours. Severe weather resulting in washouts and downed trees can cause temporary trail closures. The trail is located entirely within the property boundaries of the Natchez Trace Parkway and questions about the trail and its condition should be directed to the Parkway's visitor center by calling 1-800-305-7417.
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/natt/
Location: 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.
Fees: Entrance to the park, visitor centers, and view park films
Hours Info: The park grounds remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Shiloh Battlefield visitor center is open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. The park film, "Shiloh: Fiery Trial" shows on the hour beginning at 8:00 am with the last showing at 4:00 pm. The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. The Shiloh Battlefield bookstore is open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/shil/
Location: Tupelo, MS
In 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.
Fees: There are no fees to visit Tupelo National Battlefield. Enjoy your visit!
Hours Info: The grounds of Tupelo National Battlefield are open during daylight hours everyday of the year. The National Park Service administers the National Battlefield through the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors are welcome to ask questions and learn more about the battlefield at the Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 266) located about six miles north of the monument. The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving,December 25, and January 1 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time).
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/tupe/
Location: Vicksburg, MS,LA
To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline into the south. As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.
Fees: Valid for 7 days
Hours Info: Beginning Wednesday, May 26, the Visitor Center will reopen at a reduced capacity from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. All park grounds are open from 8 am to 5 pm daily with last vehicle entry at 4:40 pm. The USS Cairo outdoor exhibit is open however, the USS Cairo Museum remains closed. Public restrooms are open at the Visitor Center and USS Cairo.
More Info: https://www.nps.gov/vick/