Etowah Mounds

09/03/2026

Looking for something to do this Labor Day? Come out for some fun in the sun at the Etowah Mounds! We'll be offering great programming all day, including flintknapping demos and guided walks (FREE with admission). For a flat $20 fee, you can even try your hand at archery and atlatl! If you've been wanting to check out our hands-on programs, this is a great opportunity to do so!

08/25/2026

Humans have been making pottery for millennia, and this week you can join us on Sunday, August 30th, for a beginner's coil pottery course!

Come learn about how the indigenous people at Etowah made use of Georgia's unique red clay soil in the making of pottery vessels and try your hand at making an object of your own using air-dry clay! Materials and instructions are provided!

08/17/2026

We hope you're all staying hydrated in this Georgia heat! Speaking of hydration, did you know that our beloved pollinator species need water too? It's true! From the mighty Eastern Tiger Swallowtail to the humble bumblebee, water is essential for their health!

Join us this coming Sunday, August 23rd, at 1 PM for a pollinator watering hole craft. There is a $5 program fee but materials and instruction are provided. Come out and show your love for pollinators!

08/10/2026

In societies like Etowah, blowguns were typically the first weapons given to children when they were learning to hunt. Blowguns are small, lightweight, and great for hunting smaller prey!

Today, we've traded actual weapons for toy versions. And this Sunday, August 16th from 1 PM to 2 PM, your kids can join an Etowah ranger in a hands-on blowgun craft activity! There is a $5 program fee, but instruction and materials are provided- they'll even get to try shooting at targets!

08/06/2026

This Sunday, August 9th, is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples! Join us at the Etowah Mounds for a special guided hike focusing on the history of the indigenous people who called Etowah home, and their living descendants.

Hike is free with admission and will begin around 10 AM. Don't forget to wear good walking shoes and any necessary sun protection!

08/03/2026

School is back in session this week and the Etowah Mounds team is ready for field trips to resume! If you are a teacher looking to book with us, October is booking up quickly but there are plenty of dates still open in September and November. It's also never too early to book for Spring! Please call the park office for more information and to book your field trip!

07/25/2026

There is still time to sign up for Our Junior Ranger Day this Wednesday July 29th from 9:30 AM -12:30 PM! With the guidance of a Park Ranger, kids from ages 9-12 will learn skills that will encourage their love of nature and the outdoors. There is a $15.00 program fee, but snack and drinks will be provided by the Friends of Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site.

07/21/2026

We are hiring again for a weekend clerk! If you love teaching people about history and helping with education programs and other events, this position is for you!

We are still hiring! We currently have an open clerk position at the front desk of Etowah Indian Mounds. Front desk clerks at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites have a very unique and special position; they are often the first person that visitors interact with when visiting the natural and historic wonders of our beautiful state! If you would like to help educate people of all ages about the history of the Mississippian culture in Georgia, then Etowah would be a perfect fit for you!

07/18/2026

Now that's a nice shave! Etowah got its semiannual cutting this week. During the spring, visitors had the opportunity to view import natural resources used by the indigenous cultures of Georgia, such as various wildflowers, deer, and bobwhite quail. Now that many of our grassland birds have successfully raised their young, visitors will have a chance to view some of the finer historic features of the site that are normally obscured by vegetation! This also gives staff the opportunity to manage invasives like the callery (bradford) pear as well as groundhog and armadillo populations. But fear not, nature enthusiasts! Etowah will be fully grown with ironweed and goldenrod just in time for fall songbird migration!

07/15/2026

Ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a long-distance projectile? Here's your chance! Before the bow and arrow, hunters used the atlatl to strike their target from a distance. We don't offer live targets, but this is a great opportunity to see just how far you can throw the spear! Join us on Sunday, July 19th at 2 PM for a fun and educational hands-on activity!