Saturday in the Park is a series of demonstrations and presentations related to Native Americans, archaeology, natural history, sustainable gardening, and more!
Saturday in the Park 2021
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Moundville Summer Day Camp
Each identical session of Moundville Summer Day Camp is a week-long program that teaches children ages 9 through 13 Native American arts and lifeways. Located at Moundville Archaeological Park, activities include museum and park tours, videos, storytelling, nature hikes, and sampling authentic Native American cuisine.
This Weekend: Birdfest (April 9-10, 2021)
Nestled along the banks of the Black Warrior River, UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park (MAP) hosts its annual Birdfest Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, 2021. As a member of the West Alabama Birding Trail, Moundville Archaeological Park has held a bird outing as part of its Saturday in the Park program for the last several years. Birdfest guests can take a bird walk with local experts, including one of the park’s newest volunteers, Dwight Lammon (Tuscaloosa, AL). Information on wildlife conservation, […]
Ancient Art and Technology Weekend: Rock Art Activity
Join Moundville Archaeological Park online to celebrate Ancient Art and Technology on March 26th and 27th!
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Ancient Art and Technology Weekend: The Story of Flint
Celebrate Moundville Archaeological Park’s Ancient Art and Technology Weekend by hearing Chickasaw Storyteller, Amy Bluemel, recount The Story of Flint!
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Ancient Art and Technology Weekend: Clovis Point Activity
Celebrate Moundville Archaeological Park’s Ancient Art and Technology Weekend by making a Clovis Point!
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UA Museums Weather Announcement
Due to severe weather and The University of Alabama instructions, the Alabama Museum of Natural History, The Gorgas House Museum, Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum, and the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum are closed today.
Jones Archaeological Museum Galleries are Open
Moundville Archaeological Park’s lighting issues in the Jones Archaeological Museum galleries have been fixed! Enjoy visiting the museum when you come to the park!
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Jones Archaeological Museum Galleries are Closed
Moundville Archaeological Park is experiencing lighting issues in the Jones Archaeological Museum galleries so they will be closed today and will not re-open until further notice. The cafe and gift shop will remain open as will the grounds.
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Birdfest (April 9 and 10, 2021)
Nestled along the banks of the Black Warrior River, UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park (MAP) hosts its annual Birdfest Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, 2021. As a member of the West Alabama Birding Trail, Moundville Archaeological Park has held a bird outing as part of its Saturday in the Park program for the last several years. Birdfest guests can take a bird walk with local experts, including one of the park’s newest volunteers, Dwight Lammon (Tuscaloosa, AL). Information on wildlife conservation, […]