Celebrate the start of summer on Saturday, June 20, at the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center with a guided solstice walk through the mounds site.

Anna Vincent, the current director of the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, will lead the tours. Two tours will be offered that day—one at 11 a.m., and another at 7 p.m. The 7 p.m. walk will conclude with a viewing of the sunset on the upper terrace. In the event of inclement weather, talks will be held inside the visitor center at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Participants will learn about this unique prehistoric mound site, including the different types of mounds, their purposes, the significance of the solstices, and the solar alignments that occur at Spiro. Vincent will share the history of excavations at the site, discuss Native ceremonies and stories, recount unusual events associated with the mounds, and answer visitors’ questions.

The walk is included with your admission cost. No reservations are needed except for large groups. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 918-962-2062 or follow the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center on Facebook.