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, June 10th at 10 for a program and activity about Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross. Mary was born in 1908 and is the great-great granddaughter of Principal Chief John Ross. Mary graduated college with a mathematics degree and started studying astronomy while earning her master’s degree.  Ross worked for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation during World War II and helped to develop a new fighter plane.  When the space race began, Ross became the first woman engineer among a team of 40 engineers to work on a top-secret program. Mary Golda Ross is recognized as the first Native American female engineer.

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.