• “Music and Mystique in Muscle Shoals” Author Talk

    Florence-Lauderdale Public Library 350 N. Wood Av., Florence, AL, United States

    Cultural musicologist Christopher Reali will discuss the process of writing his 2022 book, "Music and Mystique in Muscle Shoals," and what he learned about Muscle Shoals music along the way. […]

  • League of Outdoor Women March Hike — Pine Torch Horse Loop

    Bankhead National Forest Pine Torch Trailhead 3638 County Road 70, Moulton, AL, United States

    You asked for longer hikes and we are happy to oblige! Join us for the ladies-only 12.2-mile hike into the Bankhead Forest along the Pine Torch Horse Loop trail. This […]

  • 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 […]

  • “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 […]

  • The Shoals’ RiverTowns Community Paddle on Cypress Creek

    Wildwood Park State Route 13, Florence, United States

    The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is excited to begin our 2023 paddling season with a community paddling event on Cypress Creek! We will learn about the Tennessee RiverLine and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Celebrating Cane Creek Canyon

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

    Spring is one of the best times to visit Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve – the waterfalls are flowing & wildflowers are blooming. This year is even more special as […]

  • TVA Native Plant Garden workday

    TVA Native Plant Garden Muscle Shoals, AL

    Join us as we prune invasives along the garden's trails & learn about native plants from Alabama Master Gardener Margie Anderton. Wear closed toe shoes & clothes you don't mind […]

  • The Shoals’ RiverTowns Community Paddle on Second Creek

    Second Creek Boat Launch, Rogersville

    The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is excited to begin its 2023 paddling season with a community paddle at Second Creek in Rogersville! We will learn about the Tennessee RiverLine, […]

  • Young Learners’ Series — Tuscumbia

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    This program & activity focuses on Chickasaw chief Tuscumbia, for whom the city of Tuscumbia is named. Tuscumbia sold land to the Dickson family, considered to be the first white […]

  • Young Learners’ Series — Mary Golda Ross

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

    June's Young Learners' Series features Cherokee engineer Mary Golda Ross, the great-great granddaughter of Principal Chief John Ross. Born in 1908, Ross graduated college with a mathematics degree & studied […]

  • An Evening with Crystal Gayle

    Norton Auditorium 500 N. Pine St., Florence, AL, United States

    Crystal Gayle concert presented by the non-profit Shoals Scholar Dollars to raise money for local students to attend college. Go here to buy tickets and here to learn more about […]