Moundville Festival

Just south of Tuscaloosa is an old indian settlement that thrived from 1000-1450 along the Black Warrior River. Because the kids have fall break, it was a perfect day to check out their annual festival. We climbed the chieftan's mound, made headbands, shell and bead jewelry, learned about Indian life, visited the museum, and bought a few trinkets. By the end of the day, Savannah said she felt like an Indian Princess with all of her jewelery -- she is showing off her first "real ring" - silver with a turquoise unicorn -- in the last picture along with her necklaces and bracelet, all of which cost $1 much to Mommy's surprise!  Gage chose to ride in the stroller because he had sore skinned knees so he fell asleep for almost the entire visit.