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Employees Celebrate 5 and 10-Year Work Anniversaries with Discovery Park of America
On Thursday, Oct. 17, Discovery Park of America recognized employees who have celebrated five and ten-year anniversaries with the museum and heritage park. All 10-year honorees received a solid-brass, early Victorian-style
Darryl Worley to make appearance at Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference to be held in Northwest Tennessee
Darryl Worley to make appearance at Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference to be held in Northwest Tennessee (Union City, Tenn., Oct. 1, 2024) — The Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee Rural
Discovery Park’s Second Annual Powwow Brings Thousands Together to Celebrate Native American Culture
Discovery Park of America hosted the 2024 Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Powwow this past weekend. The event brought together over 4,000 guests of all ages and over 200 participants
Thank You, Mary Nita
Mary Nita Bondurant has been a pillar of Discovery Park of America since its earliest days, even before the park officially opened. As the current director of development, and having
Celebrate Grandparents Day at Discovery Park of America on Sunday, Sept. 8: Free Admission for Children 17 and Under
At Discovery Park, we believe in celebrating the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. This Grandparents Day, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity for families to create
Discovery Park of America Unveils Historical Homra Family Gun Collection
Discovery Park unveiled a historical collection of hunting guns from the late William A. (Bill) Homra, now on display in The William A. (Bill) Homra and Allen Homra Lodge, a cabin donated
Homeschool Days at Discovery Park of America: A Learning Adventure Awaits
Homeschooling provides families with the unique opportunity to tailor their educational experiences, and there’s no better place to enhance this journey than at Discovery Park’s Homeschool Days. This year’s program
Preserving History: The Legacy of South Fulton Rosenwald High School
Preserving History: The Legacy of South Fulton Rosenwald High School The South Fulton Rosenwald High School closed its doors in 1963 following the integration of Obion County Schools. Today, only
Daughters of the American Revolution Promotes the Patriots and Pioneers of America and Tennessee
As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the birth of America, the Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution are encouraging celebrations in towns, cities and counties throughout the
Halliburton Books Widened Teacher’s Mind and Spirit
Jean Jones of Bernice, Louisiana, has donated five books written by West Tennessee author Richard Halliburton for the bookshelf that leads into Discovery Park’s Enlightenment Gallery. Fittingly, above the shelf
Roots of Rhythm
Join us for a special showcase of world music on April 19th, 2024 as Discovery Park of America hosts Roots of Rhythm. This show is an exciting blend of musical
Observing the 2024 Eclipse at Discovery Park of America: How Dark Will It Get?
During the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the “path of totality” will span across North America. It will begin in Mexico and then pass through several states in
