Saturday in the Park: Copper Work Demonstration

Join Moundville Archaeological Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a copper work demonstration outside the Jones Archaeological Museum! Learn about the history of pre-contact copper craftsmanship in the Southeast. 

 

Watch a live demonstration of the ancient heating and hammering technique used to craft some of the most stunning metalwork in North America. 

 

In the event of rain, we will meet inside the Jones Archaeological Museum.

 

Admission

This program is free with park admission. 

 

• Adults – $8
• Seniors (55-years-old and older) – $7
• Students – $6
• Under 5 – Free
• Moundville Residents – Free
• Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card
• UA Museums Members – Free with museum membership
• Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free

 

Location

We will meet outside of the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.

Moundville Archaeological Park is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69 and the physical address is 634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474-6413.

 

For More Information

If you have any questions, please email education-moundstatepark@ua.edu or call (205) 371-8732.