(Saturday) Event time: 10am to 3pm Spring event to get outdoors and enjoy Nature! Visit the park on May 6th to learn about the Natural Environment of Wickliffe Mounds and the surrounding area. Activities are for all ages with environmental education exhibits, presenters, and crafts. Snake program at 11:00am and a live animal presentation at […]

(Saturday) Event time: 2 sessions 10am and 2pm Program Free with Paid Museum Admission Native Americans and early pioneers made toys from corn shucks (husks). Make and take your own corn shuck doll. Not into dolls? That’s ok! Make your own action figure—Corn Man or Corn Woman! Limit of 8 people per class. Pre-registration is […]

2 sessions: 10am-11:30 and 2pm-3:30 This is a more advanced weaving class that is suitable to those 15 and up, registration is REQUIRED. Fee per person is $10. Class fee to be paid day of workshop. Receive instruction from experienced weaver. Loom kit with yarn provided to make and take home your own weaving creation: […]

2 sessions 10am and 2pm Create your own clay pinch pot to take home and learn about Mississippian culture style of pottery. This is a great “make and take” class for families and friends to do together! Participants will have instruction on basic pottery techniques used by the Mississippian Native People and make a pottery […]

2 sessions 10am and 2pm Learn about Native American bundle bags (pouches) and make a cloth one to take home. For ages 8 and up. Limit of 6 people per class. Pre-registration is recommended.

2 sessions 10am and 2pm Make and take home your own gourd decorative ornament or art piece. Suitable to those 15 and up, registration is REQUIRED. Fee per person is $10. Class fee to be paid day of workshop. This program will discuss the importance of gourds in Mississippian culture and the many uses for […]

September is Kentucky Archaeology Month and in recognition, Wickliffe Mounds will have special hands-on demonstrations for learning about archaeology for visitors of all ages, kids to adults. Featured activities include a mock excavation dig for kids, archaeology methods and artifact identification station, primitive technology, spear and atlatl throwing, flint knapping, weaving, pottery, and various crafts […]