Join Gulf Islands National Seashore Mississippi district for exciting programs exploring the area’s environment and history. Programs are scheduled to take place in the Davis Bayou Area and Ship Island. Programs on Ship Island require transportation to and from via personal vessel or Ship Island Excursions.

Davis Bayou Visitor Center Programs

Rangers Choice Hike
Mon. , Tues. and Wed. at 1 p.m.
Location: Davis Bayou Visitor Center

The Dynamic Bayou Kayak Tour
Sat. and Sun. 10 -11:30 a.m.
Location: Davis Bayou Boat Launch
Explore the Bayou with a Park Ranger. Kayaks provided free of charge. Open to the first 10 participants.
Register at 228-230-4100 Ex #2

Twelve Miles to Freedom
Mondays at 5 p.m.
Join us for a captivating and inspiring story of how eight local men embarked on a perilous journey and fought in America’s bloodiest war in search of the most valued civil right.
Location: Auditorium

Ship Island Programs

Guardian of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts
Daily 10:15 a.m. and Sun. – Fri. 1:15 p.m.
Learn about the history of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts.

The Life of a Ship Island Soldier (Musket Program: The East Pascagoula Raid)
Saturdays 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Learn about the history of Ship Island during the Civil War.