Explore Local History at This Year’s Moundville Native American Festival

This week (October 8th - 11th) explore rich Alabama history during the annual Moundville Native American Festival.

The festival as described by the even't website Moundville.UA.Edu:

Ancient rulers and thousands of their subjects thrived in a city behind huge wooden walls that once surrounded the Moundville site. Their society recognized nobles by birth and praised the feats of great artists, warriors and holy people.

 

Each October, descendants of this vibrant culture return, celebrating the South’s rich Indian heritage at the award winning Moundville Native American Festival. Located at The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park, performers, artists, craftspeople and tradition bearers entertain and educate visitors of all ages about the rich culture and heritage that makes Southeastern Indians unique.

Festival Admission:

• Adults: $ 10.00
• Children: $ 8.00
• Groups with Reservations: $ 8.00 per person. Teachers and bus drivers are admitted free with registered group.

Festival Hours:

• Weekdays 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Directions:

Moundville Archaeological Park is a division of University of Alabama Museums. The park is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa on Highway 69 South (Exit 71A off I20/59).

For more information or to make group reservations, call 205-371-8732 or visit Moundville.UA.Edu.