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. Each month will feature a practice that relates to Native American culture! Participants will explore the history and cultural meaning behind each practice while engaging in an activity related to that topic.

Join us on Saturday, February 24th, at 10 a.m. for a program and activity about Southeastern Native American pottery making.

Pottery is an art that has been practiced over 4,000 years by the Native American tribes of the Southeast. The art and practice of pottery making was historically used for different purposes, including utilitarian purposes and ceremonial uses. Children will also have the opportunity to create their own pottery pieces with air dry clay to share in a student made exhibit or take home. Together we will learn how and why pottery was made in the past and how it is still created and shared today!

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.