History & Heritage

To preserve significant pieces of Tupelo’s rich history, and to educate its citizens and visitors on the city’s storied past, the Heritage Trails Enrichment Program identifies and interprets historical Chickasaw, Civil Rights & African American, and Civil War sites in Tupelo and Lee County.

Follow the trail and imagine what all has happened here.

Chickasaw Heritage Center

Tupelo, Mississippi, is positively the place for immersive cultural experiences. In spring 2027, the Chickasaw Heritage Center will bring the rich history and enduring legacy of the Chickasaw people to life through immersive, state-of-the-art exhibits told from the Chickasaw perspective. This dynamic cultural center will offer visitors from around the world an engaging educational experience exploring the Chickasaw Nation’s lasting impact on the region and the nation. Accessible from the Natchez Trace Parkway, the museum will serve as a gateway to understanding Chickasaw culture, resilience, and innovation in the heart of Northeast Mississippi.

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