Press Release
October 3, 2025
Contact: Anna Vincent
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-962-2062
[email protected]
okhistory.org/spiromounds
Spiro Mounds Archaeology Center to Celebrate International Archaeology Day on October 18
SPIRO, Okla. — Plan to celebrate International Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This family-oriented event is free and open to the public.
Kids can learn about the tools of archaeology, prehistoric foods and participate in a variety of activities, including pottery puzzles, artifact sorting and a scavenger hunt. Admission to the event will be free for all ages as the site undergoes improvement projects.
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center is the only prehistoric Native American archaeological site in Oklahoma that is open to the public. For more information, please call 918-962-2062 or visit okhistory.org/spiromounds. The site is located at 18154 1st St. in Spiro.
The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center are available upon request.
