The Florence Indian Mound Museum, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, is sponsoring a virtual speaker series as a part of an effort to raise awareness about looting in the Shoals area. The Shoals Archaeological Stewardship Virtual Speaker Series will feature a different presentation each month from March through October. On July 23rd we will have a presentation from members of the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. The Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association is one of nine state chapters which have been chartered to assist the Trail of Tears Association with its many tasks. Each chapter has its own board of directors, including officers. This body organizes the chapter for meetings, research, and activities. Activities of the Alabama Chapter include documenting sites relating to the Cherokee people and the Trail of Tears.

The discussion can be viewed at the following link on Friday, July 23rd at 12 pm: tva.com/thousandeyes