PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO HELP SUPPORT ASSOCIATION PROJECTS.
To make a donation, click on the “Donate” button on the left tab, and you will be directed to our PayPal account. If you prefer, you may mail a check to our mailing address at P.O. Box 412, Star, MS 39167.
For either method, please designate the purpose of your donation if the donation is restricted for one of the established funds. Any donated funds not restricted by the donor will be placed in the general fund to be used as determined by the Board of Directors. The Natchez Trace Parkway Association is a public charity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations may be tax deductible. Check with your accountant for more information. The Natchez Trace Parkway Association also participates in the GuideStar Exchange, to establish transparency. Our financial information is listed on their website www.guidestar.org. The Association is a 100% volunteer organization.
GENERAL DONATIONS
Includes one year basic membership
Support is always needed for the overall support of Association programs. Donors giving at the following levels will receive specific recognition:
.Listing at option of donor on website and in the Post Rider.
$500 – $999 Silver Level Donor
$1,000 – $2,499 Gold Level Donor
$2,500 – $4,999 Platinum Level Donor
$5,000 – $10,000 + Diamond Level Donor
FUNDS:
The Natchez Trace Parkway Association has established three funds to assist with programming. In addition, support is needed for development of our cellphone tour and mobile app, as well as our newsletter the Post Rider.
Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund
Promoting Cycling and Cycling Safety on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Click the “Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund” link above to learn more.
Marty Owens Living History Fund
Bringing Natchez Trace History to Life for the Next Generation
Click the “Marty Owens Living History Fund” link above for more information.
Trail Fund
Maintaining Trails and Encouraging Exploration on the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Other programs:
INTERACTIVE TOUR
The Association is working with OnCell Systems to develop a cell phone tour and mobile app for the Natchez Trace Parkway. Funding is needed for development and for ongoing maintenance.
BICENTENNIAL OF THE WAR OF 1812
Memorializing the important role of the Natchez Trace in the War of 1812 was one of the main purposes for creating the Natchez Trace Parkway in 1934. The Association is working with the 7th U.S. Infantry Living History Association and others to develop significant living history events along the Parkway during the 2012 to 2015 bicentennial. Muster Day on the Natchez Trace 2012 and the Natchez-to-Nashville Expedition Natchez 1813: Becoming “Old Hickory” events were great successes. The bicentennial activities should foster a permanent and enhanced living history program for the Parkway.
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY
The Association celebrates the National Park Service 75th Anniversary of the Parkway becoming a separate unit of the National Park Service on May 18, 1938. Continuing Association 75th Anniversary projects include:
- A traveling exhibit.
- An “Images of America” historic photo book Building the Natchez Trace Parkway is on sale NOW at parkway bookstores, at independent book stores along the parkway, at national book chains and from the Arcadia Publishing web site!.