Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on our trails at Tennessee State Parks. Come celebrate National Trails Day at Pinson Mounds with a Ranger-led hike of the Eastern Citadel. Visitors will get to see Mounds 28 and 29, the Eastern Enclosure, and the Bird Effigy Mound. This hike will be 3 […]
Saturday, May 25th 9 AM- A Stroll through Nature and History Join our rangers at the museum for a short hike around part of the park, exploring the nature and history of the area. Don't forget to bring your water bottle and a pair of comfy shoes! Sunday, May 26th 2 pm- Why is Pinson […]
Come and celebrate our favorite Pollinators: Bees! Craft and Educational vendors will be set up from 10:00am – 3:00pm behind the museum. The park will also be set up for a Virtual 5K. The proceeds of the run will go to help the Honeybee Project at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park and the Friends of […]
Registration is required. $5 per person. The early spring is a great time of year to view many types of celestial objects. Star clusters containing thousands to sometimes millions of stars glitter like cosmic jewel boxes, large clouds of gas and dust that pervade our Milky Way glow as stars form within, and we even […]
Join the Pinson park staff and the Memphis Astronomical Society (MAS) at the Museum on February 10th, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. to begin your night sky journey. The program will begin indoors with a presentation by the MAS, after which we will walk to the stargazing field. To register, go to our website, or call […]
Join the Pinson park staff and the Memphis Astronomical Society (MAS) at the Museum on February 10th, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. to begin your night sky journey. The program will begin indoors with a presentation by the MAS, after which we will walk to the stargazing field. To register, go to our website, or call […]
Join Pinson's Ranger for a celebratory hike of the mounds on the first day of the year. This adventure is for anyone wanting to learn about the mound complex or anyone just wanting to go on a nice stroll. The hike will start and end at the Museum Parking lot, covering 2 miles. Please bring […]
More information to come. Visit the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park Facebook page or website www.tnstateparks.com for more information. September 15 between 9:00 am-1:00 pm. It will be designated as the 'School Day' where schools can schedule their field trips that day. September 16-17 will be open to the general public with Saturday being from […]
Come celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the Pinson Mounds staff with a Night Hike! Learn about the first Americans and how they lived. You 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 […]
Come join the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park staff on July 4th weekend to have fun and celebrate at Pinson Mounds! Registration is required, and some events have a fee. The events begin on June 30, 2023, at 3 pm and end on July 4, 2023, at 4 pm. Call the office or visit the […]
This event is open to all skill levels who like to run, walk, or a combination of both! The race kicks off when you are ready to go any day between May 15th and May 22nd, either on a treadmill around your neighborhood, or any course you choose. You can log your time at any […]
Join Ranger Michael for the annual First Day Hike at Pinson Mounds! The hike will be 1-2 miles in length and is rated easy. Everyone is to meet in the museum parking lot, begin at 11am and conclude at 12pm. Sunday, January 1, 2023 from 11am-12pm For more information, click Learn More.
