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October 2026
Archaeology Day
Celebrate Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center. This family-oriented event will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can learn about artifact sorting, atlatl throwing, and archaeological flotation demonstrations. The flotation demonstrations will use simple equipment to show how archaeologists extract plant material and other items from the soil. An atlatl is an ancient dart-throwing tool that was used for thousands of years in North America until it was replaced by the bow…
Find out more »December 2026
Winter Solstice Walks
On Saturday, December 19, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will host two guided tours in celebration of the winter solstice. 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 3:30 p.m. The 3:30 p.m. walk will conclude with a sunset viewing on the upper terrace, followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate at the visitor center. In the event of inclement…
Find out more »Winter Solstice Walks
On Saturday, December 19, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will host two guided tours in celebration of the winter solstice. 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 3:30 p.m. The 3:30 p.m. walk will conclude with a sunset viewing on the upper terrace, followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate at the visitor center. In the event of inclement…
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