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March 2020
Vernal Equinox Walks
Come celebrate the beginning of spring a little differently this year. On Thursday, March 19, there will be a series of guided Vernal Equinox Walks at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center where visitors can learn from an archaeologist about the spring equinox. There will be walks at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., led by archaeologist and manager Dennis Peterson. Each walk will take about two hours and require a mile of easy walking. Peterson will tell about this unique,…
Find out more »33rd annual Family Kite Flite Day
Come celebrate the beginning of spring at the 33rd annual Family Kite Flite Day at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center. Family Kite Flite Day will be held Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. This will be a free admission day at the site, although donations are appreciated. It will be a great day for families and folks of all ages. Each year since 1987, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center has hosted a day of spring fun and learning for…
Find out more »May 2020
15th annual Archaeology Day and 42nd annual Birthday Bash
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will hold it 15th annual Archaeology Day and Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site will celebrate its 42nd year of increasing awareness of Oklahoma archaeology. As a bonus, Archaeology Day will be a free day with no entrance fees, although donations are gratefully accepted. All day during the celebration, items will be given away by drawing and 42nd birthday cake will be served. If you have artifacts, such…
Find out more »June 2020
Summer Solstice Walks
Start your summer with a trip to Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center for a special guided tour on the summer solstice, Saturday, June 20. There will be three walks led by archaeologist Dennis Peterson starting at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Each walk will include one mile of easy walking and last about two hours. Peterson will talk about the history of the mound site and the American Indians who built it more than 1,000 years ago. He also…
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