The one-acre Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, just 6 miles west of Baldwyn, commemorates the Civil War battle fought June 10, 1864. Despite superiority in numbers, Union troops under Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis were forced to retreat at the end of the all-day encounter. The Confederate force led by Gen. Nathan B. Forrest captured all Federal supplies, 18 pieces of artillery, arms and ammunition. Granite markers on Hwy 370 show the progress of the battle, and the battle site includes two cannons, a monument to the battle, and an interpretive wayside. A cemetery next to the site contains the graves of 99 Confederate soldiers, 98 of whom are unidentified. Bicycle-only camping is available across the road from the Tupelo Visitor Cen ter; primitive cabins and picnic tables are offered.
Location:
State Highway 370, Baldwyn Mississippi 38824
Telephone
601-680-4026 Toll Free: 800-305-7417
Other History nearby:
(Tuscumbia) Belle Mont
(Baldwyn) Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield
(Corinth) Curlee House
(Waterloo) Edith Newman Culver Memorial Museum
(Tupelo) Elvis Presley Center and Museum
(Florence) Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House
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04/26 Coming to The Baldwyn area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville AL April26-28 Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival.
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Car Show Birmingham AL October11-13 Triumph Dealers of North America display,
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Merchandise Trailer featuring event TShirts, Pins, and Posters,
Official Barber Vintage Festival event merchandise,
Southern Vintage Fire Apparatus Association display, and
Concessions
Kentuck Festival of the Arts Northport AL October19-20 Nationally and internationally acclaimed folk artists,
270+ folk, visionary, and contemporary artists and expert craftspeople presenting their work to you,
free hands-on art-making for children in Kentuck for Kids and throughout the park,
interactive live demonstrations by expert craftspeople—basketmakers, blacksmiths, woodworkers, traditional potters, fiber and fabric artists, quilters, jewelers, and a glassblower,
live music and story-telling, food and fellowship.
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