Park Happenings

Event Details

Friday, July 2624, 2026

 6:00 pm: “Attention Campers”: Be on the lookout for Seasonal Ranger Chris as he will be delivering goodies to our campers and informing them of the upcoming events that will be held over the weekend.

7:00 pm: UV Safety Month: Join seasonal ranger at the picnic pavilion to learn about the sun’s ultraviolet rays and ways to protect yourself from them while enjoying outdoor recreation. In addition, we will discuss prevention and first aid for heat-related injuries.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

 12:00 pm: Civil War Bingo: Join seasonal ranger at the picnic pavilion to play Civil War Bingo for small prizes!

2:00 pm: Museum Scavenger Hunt Part 5: Meet seasonal ranger at the museum for a scavenger hunt through the museum. This interactive game guides visitors through exhibits using clues, trivia, and observation challenges to transform passive viewing into an active investigation, deepening your connection to the history on display. Reminder: Complete all 6 Museum Scavenger Hunts (one released each Friday) and turn in to redeem a special prize.

 4:00 pm: Guided Float: Meet seasonal ranger at the lake for a guided kayak/canoe tour of the lakeshore.

 6:00 pm: Dog Days of Summer: Join seasonal ranger at the picnic pavilion for a celebration of the Dog Days of Summer with some grilled hotdogs, chips, cold drinks, and watermelon.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary

6:00 am: Greet the Day: Meet seasonal ranger at the Butterfly Garden for a 4-mile out-and-back sunrise hike. The Chickasaw Bluff Trail is a wonderful place where you can get out and experience history and incredible views of the Mississippi in one perfect Tennessee hike. The real reward of the hike is towards the trail's end when you get the grand view of the river. High on top of the cliffsides you will overlook the massive expanse of this mighty body of water. Bring water and bug spray.

9:00 am: ADA Anniversary and Disability Pride Month: Celebrate disability identity, history, and culture, coinciding with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in July 1990: Meet seasonal ranger at the museum for a short video about the famous protest, the Capitol Crawl, that gave the final push for Congress to pass the ADA. We will discuss Fort Pillow’s dedication to providing access to everyone, including the All-terrain wheelchairs, ADA trail, the suspension bridge, the colorblind viewers, and our specially designated campsites and ADA bath houses.

10:00 am: Hike to the Restored Fortification: Meet the seasonal ranger at the museum for a short, informative round-trip hike up to the newly restored fortification where most of the battle at Fort Pillow took place. Along the way, hikers will cross the newly installed 120-yard-long suspension bridge, which is the longest in the TN State Parks. There are All-terrain wheelchairs available that can be driven all the way to the Fort.

1:00 pm: Museum Tour and Video: Meet seasonal ranger at the museum for an informative tour through the exhibits, insight into what a soldier would have carried in his pack, and to view the film on the Civil War battle Fort Pillow.