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History & Culture

A portion of the Old Trace in Claiborne County, Mississippi, 1935.

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This 1935 photo shows a portion of the Old Trace that was modernized in Claiborne County, Mississippi.

The history and culture found along the Natchez Trace Parkway is a lifetime worth of exploration for students of history, or just the curious. The number of cultures and historic topics touched by the Natchez Trace seems boundless. To begin your exploration, visit the stories section and let yourself use centuries as stepping stones to learn about the past.

Did You Know?

The Sunken Trace at mile post 41.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway

The "Sunken Trace" at milepost 41.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway was caused by thousands of travelers walking over the easily eroded loess soil.