Come celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the Pinson Mounds staff with a Night Hike! Learn about the first Americans and how they lived. You may even see some Fireworks in the distance. Bring water, bug spray, and sturdy shoes. This hike will be around 1 mile long and will end with 124 steps at the […]
On Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, the roar of cannon will return to Shiloh National Military Park. The scheduled firing demonstrations will be presented by the Shiloh cannon crew, firing a 6-pounder field piece. Please meet for the program across the street from the park visitor center. Park living historians will fire the […]
The Old Country Store invites you to tour it's Historic Structures this summer! Guests will go on a guided tour of the Casey Jones Home, the Village Chapel, the Providence House, and top it all off with a free scoop of Blue Bell ice cream in Miss Anne's Ice Cream Shoppe! Tickets are not required […]
The Old Country Store invites you to tour it's Historic Structures this summer! Guests will go on a guided tour of the Casey Jones Home, the Village Chapel, the Providence House, and top it all off with a free scoop of Blue Bell ice cream in Miss Anne's Ice Cream Shoppe! Tickets are not required […]
The cannon firing demonstrations will take place on Saturday, September 2 at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm, and on Sunday, September 3 at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm. Each program will last approximately 20-minutes, and interpret the weapons, projectiles, and procedures Civil War artillery crews used during the war. […]
This tour will board at the Sheriff Buford Pusser Museum at 8:00 am. It was go to all of the places in McNairy County where it all happened - the ambush sites, cemetery, jail, crash site, state line & MANY others! Lunch will be provided. You will also go to Chester County to see the […]
The Big Black Creek Historical Association will host the Cemetery Walk on October 22 from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm. The church and cemetery are located approximately 10 miles, on Hwy 223, off Exit 76, from Interstate 40. Please park at the church where you will be transported by wagon to the cemetery. Presenters will greet you […]
The West Tennessee Coalition presents the 2023 Veterans Day Celebration! Friday, November 10 Veterans Recognition Ceremony @ Englewood Baptist Church 6:30 PM Guest speaker will be COL (R) James Harding with performances by Innovation Choir! COL (R) James Harding is a local legend. He is the 25th most decorated veteran in American history logging more […]
Hosted by the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition, the 2023 Veterans Day Parade! All veterans are invited to participate! There is no fee to enter the parade. There will be a prize for the best-decorated vehicle. For more information, call 423-341-3330 or click learn more.
Come celebrate the 248th year of our beloved Marine Corps. The Ball is hosted by the Capt. Jack Holland Marine Corps League Detachment but you do not have to be a member to attend. All Marine and Navy personnel are welcome to attend. Tickets are $50 each. The night begins with social hour at 5:00. […]
The Buford Pusser Festival will be held May 9-11! May 11: Bus Tour: Bus boards at the museum at 8:00 am. Goes to all the places in Mcnairy County where it all happened - the ambush sites, cemetery, jail, crash site, state line & MANY others. Then we feed you lunch and go to Chester […]
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In commemoration of Memorial Day weekend, Shiloh will present a U.S. Military History Timeline. See and learn about the uniforms, equipment, and weapons US soldiers have used from the Revolutionary War through World War II. There will be firing demonstrations each day at 11am and 2pm. The timeline will be open on Saturday from 9am […]
Join Shiloh for their annual Memorial Day ceremony in the Shiloh National Cemetery. The program features patriotic music, a salute to our veterans, a keynote speaker, a historic firing salute, the laying of a wreath, and the playing of Taps. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this decades long tradition. The service begins […]
Join the White Squirrel Festival for an evening to celebrate our Military and area First Responders! We have a very special program and meal planned for the evening. We are forever grateful for those who have served our country, those who are currently in active service, and those who keep us safe daily! Click here […]
Presented by the Shiloh cannon crew on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, the firing of the park’s reproduction 6-pounder field piece will occur across the street from the park visitor center. The cannon firing demonstrations will take place on Saturday at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm,and 3:30 pm, and on Sunday at […]
Meet us at the Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark parking area for a guided hike of the mounds with a Park Ranger. Click here for more information.
Shiloh is pleased to announce a full day of activities in celebration of the National Park Service’s birthday, on August 24, 2024. The day will include a special ranger hike, a kids Junior Ranger camp, cannon firing demonstrations, tours of Shiloh National Cemetery, a Civil War era musicale and birthday cake! “The National Park Service […]
The hike will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., as Ranger Timothy Arnold leads a two-hour hike entitled, “Fraley Field: the Bloody Battle Begins.” Follow in the steps of Colonel Everett Peabody's early morning patrol as they run into the Confederate skirmishers of the 3rd Mississippi Battalion in Fraley Field. Hikers will meet […]
Join the Shiloh National Military Park on Labor Day weekend for two days of cannon firing demonstrations at Shiloh! The volunteer Confederate artillery detachment will be demonstrating the procedures, equipment, […]
The 65th annual coin show sponsored by the West Tennessee Collectors Club is scheduled for September 7-8, 2024. This annual coin show is held each year the weekend following Labor […]
Our heritage park and museum will be the location of a four-day Native American Powwow to be held Thursday, Sept. 19 – Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The goal of this event is to provide a place for Indigenous people from tribes around the country to celebrate their culture while educating Discovery Park visitors on this […]
On September 28, 2024, in Linden, TN, WWII history comes alive with two WWII reenactments, live 40’s music, veterans sharing their personal stories, & much more! WWII will come to […]
Explore the history of the Battle of Corinth through thrilling tours, hikes and more! These experiences reveal the fascinating stories behind this significant battle and will be held on October 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Explore the history of the Battle of Corinth through thrilling tours, hikes and more! These experiences reveal the fascinating stories behind this significant battle and will be held on October 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Explore the history of the Battle of Corinth through thrilling tours, hikes and more! These experiences reveal the fascinating stories behind this significant battle and will be held on October 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Join us for the 3rd annual festival on Saturday, October 19th, from 10AM to 4PM! Enjoy a petting zoo, mini golf, kid's activities, arts and craft, live music, and more. Explore the Casey Jones Museum and the Art in The Village gallery while browsing local vendors!
Join the Shiloh National Military Park for the Chickasaw Heritage Festival at the Shiloh Indian Mounds. Enjoy cultural demonstrations, including stickball, dancing, and storytelling. The event is free and open to the public. For details, visit www.nps.gov/shil.
Join Jackson State Community College for a meaningful Veteran's Day event honoring our local veterans. The ceremony includes a military cake-cutting tradition, presentation of the Chancellor's Commendation for Military Veteran's Challenge Coin, and a performance by the JSCC Innovation Vocal Quarter. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show support for our […]
The Bemis Historical Society invites the community, history enthusiast, and potential members to its monthly meeting! Kathy Haney Williams will honor World War II veterans through a special presentation. Attendees […]
Join Ranger Dedra for a 2-mile hike to the Eastern Citadel and the bird-shaped mound! Explore hidden parts of the park, meet at the Group Camp Parking Lot, and don’t forget to bring water and dress for the weather. Sign up online or call 731-988-5614!
Join the 21st Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival and witness majestic bald eagles at Reelfoot Lake. Enjoy tours, programs, and photography contests. Eagle Tours run January–February; $20 per person. Call 731-253-9652 to book!
Join the City of Jackson in celebrating Black History Month. Enjoy an opening ceremony featuring a proclamation reading, speaker James Cherry, and performances by Vonda Peet & Ayanna Corintha. Don’t miss this inspiring evening!
Save the date and join Shiloh National Military Park for a special ranger-led hike.
Don't miss a powerful photography exhibit by Larry Atherton, a Jackson native, Marine, and former combat photographer.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe at the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy!
Celebrate the rich history and tight-knit community of Bemis at Bemis Heritage Day!
Come celebrate the legacy of Buford Pusser at the Buford Pusser Festival!
Join Shiloh on Memorial Day weekend for a U.S. Military History Timeline and Firing Demonstrations.
Shiloh National Military Park invites guests to bring lawn chairs and join the annual Memorial Day ceremony in the Shiloh National Cemetery.
Come celebrate America’s Independence with a full weekend of festivities at Discovery Park of America!
Enjoy a stroll in Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park while learning about the area’s rich natural and cultural history.
Don't miss the inaugural David Crockett Homestead and Heritage Festival. Apply by August 31 to showcase your craft or sell handmade goods!