Some of the mounds at Pinson were intentionally placed in order to mark to sunrises of at least two of the seasonal markers throughout the year, with the most clearly […]
Join your friends from the library and a park ranger at Pinson Mounds for a fun and educational Summer evening adventure. Click here for more event information.
Friday, July 5th 1:00 pm: 10 Essentials for a Summer Hike 7:30 pm: Independence Day Weekend Night Hike! ($5) Saturday, July 6th 10:00 am: Western Sector Golf Cart Tour ($8) 2:00 pm: Atlatl: Native American Spear Throwing Sunday July 7th 2:00 pm: Turtle Tales with Frankie Click here for more event information.
Come celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the Pinson Mounds staff with a Night Hike. Learn about the first Americans and how they lived. We may even see some Fireworks in the distance. Bring water, bug spray, and sturdy shoes. This hike will be around 1 mile long and will end with 124 steps at the […]
Enjoy an evening of stargazing with Pinson Mounds staff for a special after-hours Perseid Meteor Shower viewing! Guests will meet inside the museum and then climb to the top of […]
This is the 42nd year of the Pinson Mounds ArcheoFest. Stay tuned for a list of presenters and performers. Saturday, Sep. 21: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, Sep. 22: […]
Ride along with the Park Rangers of Pinson Mounds for a historical hayride. We will be learning about the mounds and the people who built them! Feel free to get […]
Ride along with the Park Rangers of Pinson Mounds for a historical hayride. We will be learning about the mounds and the people who built them! Feel free to get […]
Ride along with the Park Rangers of Pinson Mounds for a historical hayride. We will be learning about the mounds and the people who built them! Feel free to get […]
Explore the cosmos at Stargazing at Pinson Mounds! Registration is $5 per person. Don’t miss this unforgettable night under the stars!
Join Pinson Mounds Park staff and the Memphis Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing! Enjoy an indoor presentation and outdoor observing session with Dr. Ben Keller, astrophysicist and physics professor at the University of Memphis.
Enjoy a stroll in Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park while learning about the area’s rich natural and cultural history.