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  • Trail Care: TVA Native Plant Garden

    TVA Native Plant Garden Muscle Shoals, AL

    Help us steward our community's native plant garden at the TVA Muscle Shoals Reservation. Click here to register.

  • Appalachian Teaching Project

    But don't worry -- we'll watch the movie indoors where it's warm! Join the University of North Alabama’s Appalachian Teaching Project in the downtown Courtland Park, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, as we celebrate the history of Courtland and think about its future. Learn about the Singing River Trail & Tennessee RiverLine, play lawn games […]

  • Young Learners’ Series: Arthur C. Parker

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    The Florence Indian Mound & Museum's Young Learners' Series, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, focuses on Arthur C. Parker, Seneca, a museum director & archaeologist and an early advocate for Native American Heritage Month. The Young Learners' programs explore the early history of the Shoals through short lessons & hands-on learning exercises. Beginning this month, […]

  • Black Friday concert to benefit Muscle Shoals Music Camp & MSNHA music programming

    Shoals Theatre 123 N. Seminary St., Florence, AL

    Sick of turkey & shopping? Come join the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area at the historic Shoals Theatre, in Florence, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, & dance off some of the stuffing you consumed the day before. Thad & Company will start the show, followed by Lilly Hiatt. Then Billy Allen and the Pollies will […]

  • Young Learners Series — Pushmataha

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    The Florence Indian Mound Museum hosts a series of children’s programs exploring 12 Native Americans through their biographies, contributions, hopes & accomplishments. Students will be given a passport and will receive a stamp for each program attended -- awards are given at six, nine & 12 stamps. December's program, 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, focuses […]

  • Young Learners’ Series — Nanyehi (Nancy Ward)

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of programs for students to explore Shoals' early history. The programs explore 12 Native Americans through their biographies, contributions, hopes & accomplishments. Students will be given a passport with the 12 figures & receive a stamp for each program attended. Students who collect six, nine or […]

  • Bad Kitty Trail Race 5K and 10K Fun Run

    Wildwood Park State Route 13, Florence, United States

    The MSNHA is excited to bring you the 2023 Bad Kitty Trail run, which has 5K & 10K options. The race will begin on the campus on the University of North Alabama & finish in Wildwood Park. It does include approximately a mile of road running before the trail run begins. At the race's conclusion, […]

  • Bad Kitty Trail Party

    Wildwood Park State Route 13, Florence, United States

    After the Bad Kitty 5K/10K Trail Run, 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, join the after-party from 9 a.m. to noon to celebrate all that Wildwood Park has to offer. We'll have food by Rivertown Coffee, music by Coffee Black, shopping with outdoor & recreation vendors and a silent auction to benefit MSNHA recreation programs. Register for […]

  • Young Learners Series: Deb Haaland

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs on the Shoals' early history using short lessons & hands-on learning. The programs explore 12 Native American figures through their biographies, contributions, hopes & accomplishments. Students will be given a passport with the 12 figures & a stamp for each program attended. Students […]

  • “Cheers to Plants! A Wildlife Gardening Event

    Esther's Eatery, Florence 1416 Huntsville Road, Florence, AL, United States

    Learn about essential native plants and how they support wildlife at Esther's Eatery & natural wine shop. Everyone goes home with a plant! Wildlife gardening enthusiast Abbie Hyche will highlight five native plants, their benefits to wildlife and functions in the landscape. Everyone will be given a native plant to add to their garden. Additional […]

  • Project Threadways Symposium

    Alabama Chanin - The Factory Florence, AL, AL

    Join Project Threadways, in Florence, Thursday-Saturday, April 20–22. We'll share stories of those have worked with textiles and in the process created economic opportunity, organized resistance & achieved self-determination. The 2023 Project Threadways Symposium offers discussions, presentations, a sewing circle, tour of Alabama Chanin's The Factory and more. Tickets are here.

  • Handy Street Party

    Soul Wingery Florence, AL

    Join us for the third annual Handy Street Party, 6-11:30 p.m., Thursday, July 22, in front of Soul Wingery (rain location is Singin' River Live). This year's lineup is Dos Fuegos, Bold Bloom, Coffee Black, Thad & Co. and Billy Allen & the Pollies. There will be food vendors, and you can go around the […]

  • A river harbor at sunset.

    Photo Contest

    Our annual photo contest is live! Show us your best pics of the MSNHA's natural beauty. It's easy to enter -- simply post your pics on Facebook or Instagram with #msnhaphotocontest23 & we'll do the rest. Include whatever you want people to know about your image -- where you took it, what the photo shows, […]

  • A white-brick school building.

    Village One School Workday

    Village One School Sheffield, AL

    Join our efforts to restore the Village One School with the Village School Foundation. The building is a WWI-era school & community center that's one of the most historically significant in north Alabama. The Village School Foundation seeks to repair the building so it continues to be a community & educational resource. Each person may […]

  • Young Learners’ Series: Chief Levi Colbert

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    Chickasaw Chief Levi Colbert is the subject of this month's Young Learners' Series program. Colbert is also known as Ittawamba Minko, which translates to Bench Chief. He was born in 1759 in the Chickasaw Nation & was later an important leader of the Chickasaws. He & his brother, George Colbert, were avid negotiators & interpreters; […]

  • People on the river in kayaks, looking at the camera and grinning.

    Colbert County Trail Master Plan Community Input Meeting

    Leighton Public Library 8740 Main St., Leighton, AL, United States

    Join the MSNHA and National Park Service's Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program and Colbert County communities to share feedback on the draft trail maps for Colbert County. We'd love to hear your thoughts on other recreational resources -- kayak launches, camping areas and parks, as well. Drop in anytime during the session. We'd love […]

  • Kids on mountain bikes

    Colbert County Trail Master Plan Community Input Meeting

    Sheffield Public Library 316 Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, Alabama, United States

    Join the MSNHA and National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program and Colbert County communities to share feedback on the draft trail maps for Colbert County. We’d love to hear your thoughts on other recreational resources — kayak launches, camping areas and parks, as well. Drop in anytime during the session. We’d love […]

  • 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. […]

  • TVA Native Plant Trail Workday

    TVA Native Plant Garden Muscle Shoals, AL

    TVA Nature Trail Free Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Join us in learning about native plants & stewarding the TVA Nature Trails as we prune invasives along the TVA Native Plant Garden Trail. The garden & its trails have enhanced habitat for local wildlife and provided accessible recreation opportunities to our local community for decades, […]

  • 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: Music

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    The Florence Indian Mound Museum hosts a series of children’s programs that explores Shoals early history through short lessons & hands-on learning. Each month features a practice relating to Native American culture. Participants explore the history & cultural meaning behind each practice and engage in an activity related to that topic. March's program is on […]

  • Herbal Soap-Making Workshop

    Pope's Tavern Museum 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL, United States

    Florence Arts and Museums is partnering with Summer McCreless, an herbalist who specializes in regional plant and material knowledge, to conduct a series of workshops, presentations & demonstrations where participants can explore aspects of our region’s tangible history. Her herbal soap-making workshop includes the history of Southeastern native plants plus processes & uses in soap […]

  • TVA Native Plant Garden Trail Workday

    TVA Native Plant Garden Muscle Shoals, AL

    Join us in learning about native plants & stewarding the TVA Nature Trails as we prune invasives along the TVA Native Plant Garden Trail. The garden & its trails have enhanced habitat for local wildlife and provided accessible recreation opportunities to our local community for decades, but we need your help to maintain it. Our […]

  • 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 […]

  • ‘Native Flora’ launch

    All the Best 128 E. Tennessee St., Florence, AL, United States

    Come out celebrate the launch of digital magazine "Native Flora" at All The Best coffee & record shop. Enjoy snack specials & giveaways including a limited run of printed copies. "Native Flora" is a zine series highlighting native plants found in northwest Alabama and their role in the ecosystem. The first issue includes forbs, graminoids […]

  • Young Learners Series: Pottery

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    August's Young Learners Series is about Southwestern Native American pottery making.Pottery is an art that has been practiced over 4,000 years by the Native American tribes of the Southwest. The art & practice of pottery making was historically used for utilitarian purposes & ceremonial practices. Children can create pottery pieces with air-dry clay to share […]

  • Shoals Area Invasive Plant Project

    Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve 251 Loop Road, Tuscumbia, AL, United States

    Explore volunteer & learning opportunities about removing invasive plants in the Shoals. (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) Co-sponsored by TVA, Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Land Trust of North Alabama. Register at aces.edu/go/shoalsinvasives

  • W.C. Handy Festival Songwriter Showcase

    Village One School Sheffield, AL

    Featuring a variety of talented songwriters and performers from around the Shoals. Proceeds benefit the Village School Foundation.

  • WC Handy Festival Songwriter Showcase

    Village One School Sheffield, AL

    Featuring a variety of talented songwriters and performers from around the Shoals. Proceeds benefit the Village School Foundation.

  • Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Concert Series

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

    The Seldom Scene was established in 1971 in a basement in Bethesda, Maryland. The original line-up--our Founding Scene Fathers--included John Starling on guitar, Mike Auldridge on Dobro, Ben Eldridge on banjo, Tom Gray on double bass & John Duffey on mandolin. Charlie Waller, a member of the Country Gentlemen, is credited for the band’s name. […]

  • Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention

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

    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.

  • Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern: Spinning

    Pope's Tavern Museum 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL, United States

    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 […]