The Florence Indian Mound Museum is collaborating with the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association to host a series will focus on different aspects of Southeastern Native American history & culture. Presentations will be both in-person & recorded.
Author & lecturer Paul Matheny’s presentation will examine the reasons for the removal of the Southeastern Native Americas to Indian Territory. He will focus on major events leading up to removal such as the Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Indian Removal Act & Trail of Tears.
Matheny began his military career as a member of the United States Navy Reserve in 1981 & holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee, a master of education from Middle Tennessee State University and a master of science in business management from Naval Post Graduate School. He & his wife, Victoria, are natives of McMinnville, Tennessee. He wrote “Gypsies, Beasts and Indian Chiefs” and “A River Rat Goes to Ayers Hall” and lectures on the Trail of Tears & American Indian culture. His great-, great-, great-grandfather James Campbell was part of the Trail of Tears to Oklahoma.
A collaboration between Florence Department of Arts and Museums and the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association, this program is sponsored by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. Call 256-760-6427 for details.
