Events

Community Events

Open to the public, these events aren’t directly funded by the MSNHA but support our mission to promote cultural tourism in our six counties through education, preservation and conservation. Community events often are sponsored by MSNHA partners and other groups & people we work with.

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Dragon Boat Festival

McFarland Park Florence, AL

Local community teams race in traditional Hong-Kong-style dragon boats to raise money for Shoals Scholar Dollars. Funds help provide two-year scholarship to Northwest Alabama Community College for qualifying students. Go here for details on participating. Free admission for spectators.

Athens Storytelling Festival

Athens State University 300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL, Athens, AL, United States

We plan to be in-person this year, so join us as we move our tent a little to the east to the Athens State University campus. It will be a crisp fall weekend spent listening to stories of adventure and excitement ... a place where memories & magic are captured & spun into tales that […]

Concert at McCandless Hall — The Riverside with Will Paustian

McCandless Hall, Athens State University 302 Bryan St., Athens, AL, United States

Save the date for The Riverside with opener Will Paustian as part of the Scout House Concert Series. Perfectly beautiful acoustics. Comfortable & charming with great talent! Tickets $15.

$15

Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival

The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to bring songwriters & music lovers together from all across the globe. The festival celebrates and gives a platform to diverse voices, experiences & points of view; invests in songwriters by providing education, collaborative tools & opportunities that break down music industry […]

YOUNG LEARNERS’ SERIES:  Storytelling

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

Native American Storytelling is an important practice historically and in the present.  Stories shared over generations help keep Native American culture alive. Join us for a short informational presentation on […]

Young Learners’ Series: Native American Finger Weaving

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

Join us for a program and activity about Native American Finger Weaving, a traditional artform in many Native American and Indigenous nations. In the Cherokee tradition, finger woven regalia was […]

Young Learners’ Series: Native American Jewelry

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

Join us for a short informational presentation on the art of Native American jewelry making past and present. After the presentation, students will have the opportunity to create their own […]

Young Learners’ Series: Pottery

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs exploring the early history of the Shoals through short lessons & hands-on learnings. Each month features a practice relating to Native American culture. Participants will explore the history & cultural meaning behind each practice while engaging in an activity related to that topic. […]

Village School Work Day

Village One School Sheffield, AL

Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty in -- such as jeans -- and wear closed-toe shoes. Feel free to bring work gloves, as well. We'll provide supplies & direction, so no experience necessary. If you're not able to stay the whole morning, please stop by anyway to say "hi" and see what we're […]

Young Learners’ Series: Dance

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

This month's program is Native American Dance. Native American dance is an important practice historically & in the present. Dance has been shared over the ages to celebrate special events in life such as welcoming visitors, marking the change of seasons & celebrating friendships as well as many different ceremonies. Join us for a short […]

Village School Work Day

Village One School Sheffield, AL

Join us with Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area for our next volunteer event at the Village School, 200 Chickamauga St., Sheffield. We'll provide supplies and direction, no experience necessary. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty in, such as jeans and closed toe shoes. Feel free to bring work gloves as well. If you're […]

Young Learners’ Series: Weaving

Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

Learn about traditional weaving of the Hopi and the Pueblo People. The Young Learners will learn about this special art 10-11 a.m., Saturday, June 15. A family event, appropriate for ages […]