The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs where students can explore the early history of the Shoals through hands-on learning exercises. The programs will cover a wide range of topics within Native American history and culture and are aimed at an elementary level age group. Each program will have a creative component with hands-on learning, and all events are free.

The program in May will focus on the importance of sunflowers to the diet of Woodland peoples. Students will learn how people processed sunflower seeds.

This program is recommended for students ages 7-12. It is sponsored by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and the Kennedy-Douglass Volunteers.