USCT Civil War Program
Tupelo, Mississippi

Discover what life may have been like for a member of the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) during the Civil War on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS.

In celebration of Black History Month, a ranger in USCT dress will present “Will They Fight,” giving families the opportunity to hear about the challenges African American soldiers faced.  Visitors can also see a soldier’s equipment and watch a non-firing musket demonstration.

This program is free to the public.  The Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center is located along the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 266, just north of Tupelo, Mississippi.