YOUNG LEARNER’S SERIES: Janie Simms Hipp

The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs where students can explore the early history of the Shoals through short lessons and hands-on learning exercises. The programs will explore 12 Native American figures through their biographies, contributions, hopes, and accomplishments. Students will be given a passport with the 12 figures; they will receive a stamp for each program attended. Students who collect 6, 9, or 12 stamps will receive an award. 

Join us on Saturday, April 15th at 10 for a program and activity about Janie Simms Hipp, founder of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative at the University of Arkansas. Janie is a lawyer from Idabel, OK, who has spent much of her life helping rural people and places in the areas of farming, ranching, and education. This program will include a short lesson about Janie Hipp and her life, followed by an activity in our native plants garden.

This program is free and is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums and the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. The Florence Indian Mound Museum is located at 1028 S. Court St. Florence, AL and is open, Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 256-760-6427 for more information.