Through grants as well as partnerships & sponsorships, MSNHA directly funds many projects & events within our six counties of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone & Morgan. Sponsored events are linked to our three main themes: the Tennessee River, music & Native American heritage.
Bring the family and enjoy a uniquely American experience whose roots are buried deep in the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. It’s a musical and cultural experience that will thrust you into a simpler time where families were bound by the music they created and the stories they told.
Textile artisan & fiber arts instructor Emily Wallace will offer a closer look at the craft of yarn spinning in Alabama, exploring the skills, materials & preparation required to turn raw fiber into thread. Participants will gain insight into how this hands-on practice shaped daily life and connected people to their materials. Wallace is a […]
We've opened our photo contest and are looking for photos that illustrate this year's "Landmarks & Legacies" theme -- and connect northwest Alabama to America's 250th birthday. Go here to learn more about our guidelines and access our new online submission form. Deadline is Aug. 28. And winners plus other selected entries will be displayed […]
We've simplified the application process -- learn how to navigate the new platform at our free grants workshop -- lunch included! This in-person workshop takes you through MSNHA's new streamlined application process. Learn how to navigate the updates to ensure an easy & seamless experience. MSNHA Director Terah Klein will walk you through the steps, […]
Join us at the Muscle Shoals TVA Trails Complex to help maintain historic Civilian Conservation Core trails for our first RiverTown event of 2026! An initial demonstration will begin at 8 a.m. in the picnic pavilion with hands-on training before beginning the trail work project. This event is for ages 18+ and requires the ability […]
Since 2019, Project Threadways has hosted annual symposia exploring the intersections of design, art, making, power, labor, and community. Each gathering has expanded on a central inquiry: how can making—especially through design and textiles—help us better understand the social, economic, and environmental systems we live within? The 2026 Project Threadways Symposium continues this exploration through […]
The Shoals Storytelling Festival, listed as a Top Twenty Events in the Southeast, began in 2011 as the Front Porch Storytelling Festival. It was originally hosted on the campus of the University of North Alabama, in Florence. In 2017 the festival moved to the historic Shoals Theatre in downtown Florence and was renamed The Shoals […]
Join us at the standpipe in Sheffield as we learn the basics of landscape sketching! Initial instruction will begin at 10 a.m. where participants will get an overview on how to sketch a landscape. After the instruction is complete, participants will be able to sketch on their own and receive guidance from the instructor. Bring […]
Watch the fireworks finale of Florence's 43rd Spirit of Freedom Celebration from one of the best vantage points around! Plus you'll be helping support the historic Old Railroad Bridge.
As part of the 45th Annual WC Handy Music Festival, the Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau along with co-sponsors such as the MSNHA present the annual Shoals Songwriter Showcase, 1-3 p.m.., Monday-Sunday, July 20-25. Performers include some of the area’s most acclaimed hit songwriters -- including Lenny LeBlanc, Gary Baker, James LeBlanc, Mike Curtis, Billy […]
We're so excited to bring you Summer Songs in the Round at The Village School in Sheffield, Alabama! Artist lineup:Paul PfauNatasha Nix (Ghost River Revival) Tosha HillMelissa DeOrazio (The Dirty Rain Revelers)Luke Smith Plus special visiting artists from Maryland Danah Denice & Burnsie Featuring accompaniment from Matthew DeOrazio and Mark Greer Sound by Alex West, […]
Join us in front of Roger's Hall on UNA's campus to count pollinators! Counting will begin at 9 a.m. but you can stop by until 2 p.m. Co-hosted by Lauderdale County Auburn Extension, Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and UNA Student Engagement.
Whether you're a lifelong fan of Southern music or simply looking for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend getaway, SkyDog: The Shoals Experience is your chance to experience the music, culture & hospitality that made Muscle Shoals famous around the world. This event includes live performances across three days, songwriter sessions & artist interviews, films & […]