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Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site


Sunday, November 2, 2025

Creating Coil Pottery
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Curious on how make a flower pot, mug, or bowl out of clay? The people of the Mississippian Culture historically built sturdy coil pots and containers to store everything from seeds to water, and even food. Visitors attending the class will receive a pound of air dry clay, and you will learn step by step how to build their own coil pot. $2-$6 $5 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Flying South for the Winter Birdwatching Hike
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 8 AM to 10 AM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Bring binoculars to look for migrating geese, warblers, Sandhill Cranes and other birds who are up and enjoying the morning! This scenic walk will take visitors through the grassy, open field, along the wooded perimeter trail and out to the meandering Etowah River. 770-387-3747.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Winter Lecture Series
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Interested in expanding your knowledge of the people who lived at Etowah? The winter lecture series will feature four different lectures over the course of winter 2025-2026. We will feature different subjects in the fields of Archeology & Anthropology. You can expand your knowledge by listening to lectures given by experts in these fields. $12-$16. 770-387-3747.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Making History: Craft Your Own Cornhusk Doll!
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Create your own Corn Husk Doll and decorate it alongside one of our Naturalists, while learning about the different uses Native Americans had for corn. $2-$6 Admission $5 Program Fee. 770-387-3747.
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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Having Fun with Blowguns
Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Learn about one of the most simple and effective historic tools used taking down small game: The blowgun! Blowguns were often the first weapon given children to teach basic hunting skills! From 1PM-2PM, visitors can spend time with a ranger and learn how to make simple blow darts from every day materials and test them out on 3D animal targets. $5. 770-387-3747.
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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Winter Lecture Series
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Interested in expanding your knowledge of the people who lived at Etowah? The winter lecture series will feature four different lectures over the course of winter 2025-2026. We will feature different subjects in the fields of Archeology & Anthropology. You can expand your knowledge by listening to lectures given by experts in these fields. $12-$16. 770-387-3747.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Last Day Sunset Hike
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 6 PM to 9 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Celebrate the last day of 2025 with a torch-lit sunset tour of the historic city of Etowah. On Wednesday, December 31st, the Mounds will be open until 9:00 pm, with a guided tour up Mound A starting at 6:30 pm to view the sunset. Walk with a ranger, view the stars, or try some piping hot corn fritters along other traditional southern recipes $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Winter Lecture Series
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA
Interested in expanding your knowledge of the people who lived at Etowah? The winter lecture series will feature four different lectures over the course of winter 2025-2026. We will feature different subjects in the fields of Archeology & Anthropology. You can expand your knowledge by listening to lectures given by experts in these fields. $12-$16. 770-387-3747.
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