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Native American Heritage Month 2023

Mary Smith holding a woven mat

November is recognized as National American Indian Heritage Month! The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. This year, Moundville Archaeological Park is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with award-winning Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma artist, Mary Smith, and her apprentice for the month, Nancy Spain (Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma), as […]

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Jr. Archaeology Day

Sloss Furnace Historical Landmark

Moundville Archaeological Park is participating in community outreach with Jr. Archaeology Day to learn about the history of Sloss Furnace through archaeological excavation and interpretation. This is a free event and no registration is required. All Ages are welcome and activities are geared towards K-12.

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Pope Tavern Archaeology Camp (June 12-16, 2023)

UA Museums volunteer demonstrates sifting to a young child

The Pope’s Tavern Museum will host a Junior Archaeology Camp for students in grades 1-12 from Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16th, 2023. Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum’s Education Department will be facilitating this program to bring the resources and skills of archaeological practice to the Florence community. The camp will be divided into three groups based on age: The camp will introduce students to the concepts of archaeology through hands-on investigation and research. Students will learn how to research, plan, excavate, […]

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Saturday in the Park: Pottery

On Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 11 am until 2 pm, Tammy Beane will be demonstrating Native American pottery firing techniques and teaching the craft of replicating Southeastern pottery traditions. Make your own piece of pottery to take home! To ensure material availability, registration is required for participating in the pottery class. All are welcome to observe. How to Register Please fill out this online form so that we know how many people to expect at the event. Hours This […]

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