Moundville for Minis: “We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

Moundville Archaeological Park invites visitors to join us on June 17, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. for a special outdoor storytime featuring “We Are Grateful” by Cherokee author Traci Sorell. This seasonal story introduces the Cherokee concept of otsaliheliga—a word expressing gratitude throughout the year.

After the reading by Moundville Archaeological Park’s Erinn Townsend, children will learn about the Eastern Agricultural Complex and the importance of crops like sunflower. Each participant will decorate their own flower pot and plant a sunflower seed to take home and grow.

Admission
This program is free with paid 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
ª Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free

Location
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.

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