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. 

Our program on Nanye’hi (Nancy Ward) will take place Saturday, January 21st at 10 am.  The program in January will focus on Nanye’hi, a Cherokee woman who gained respect as a warrior after helping her tribe defeat the Creek Indians in battle after her husband was killed. Because of her actions, the Cherokee clans named her “Beloved Woman,” and her opinion carried great significance. She married a British trader named Bryant Ward and advocated for peace between the Cherokee and Americans. She lived to be 79 years old and passed away before the Cherokee were removed from their land. Please visit https://www.florencealmuseums.com/young-learners to sign up.

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.