• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 & […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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: Te Ata

    Florence Indian Mound and Museum Florence, AL

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

  • Village School Workday

    Village One School Sheffield, AL

    Join in 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, as we continue restoring Village One’s School with the Village School Foundation. Each person may contribute in a way they are most comfortable. We'll be cleaning and organizing various sections of the interior and preparing for the next phases of restoration. This may include cleaning, scraping and […]

  • Shoals’ RiverTowns Volunteer Training

    Colbert Alloys Park Boat Ramp

    Become a community paddle leader with the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area! Create accessible & memorable experiences for others to enjoy the natural wonders of the Tennessee River & its tributaries throughout 2023 in the Shoals' RiverTowns program. Whether you are an experienced kayaker or have never touched a paddle, all are welcome to participate. […]

  • “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. Based on years of archival and oral history research, the book is one of the most comprehensive histories of the music that rocked the world.

  • 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 trail is rated moderate to challenging but will show the beauty that Bankhead never fails to provide. Meet at the trailhead at 9 a.m. and […]