At one time, the region that would come to be known as Alabama was home to the largest city in North America. The city was home to a large settlement of Mississippian culture located on the Black Warrior River. The settlement covered three hundred acres on the top of a bluff overlooking the Black Warrior. Within the enclosure, surrounding a central plaza, were twenty-six earthen mounds. The village was important to the Native Americans in the social, political and religious aspects of their lives. Moundville remained an important part of their culture for more than four hundred fifty years. This is an excellent place to learn more about the Native American culture in Alabama.
Moundville Archaeological Museum and Park is a wonderful place for families, history buffs and all visitors to visit. No single location in North America gives more information about early Mississippian culture and early Native Americans the way Moundville Archaeological Museum and Park can. The Museum and Park allows the visitor to see the Mounds and walk upon the same ground that early Native Americans did more than a thousand years ago.
Moundville Archaeological Museum has recently been completely renovated. The new museum was opened earlier this year after the 11-year renovation. Modern technology has been implemented into the displays at the museum allowing the exhibits to bring the Native American story to life in a whole new way. The museum is operated by the University of Alabama Museums. For more information, visit http://moundville.ua.edu/?page_id=16
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