Museum Chronicle 34 Fall 2010

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S E P T E M B E R

11 Saturday in the Park–Pots and Potters–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 18 Saturday in the Park–Ancient Hunting & Fishing with Cooking–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 25 Saturday in the Park–Finger Weaving–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm

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2 Natural History with the Experts–Alabama Museum of Natural History–two hours prior to kickoff 2 Saturday in the Park–Billy Whitefox flutes and Linda Prejeant jewelry making– Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 6-9 Moundville Native American Festival–Moundville Archaeological Park 11 Lado a Lado Photographic Exhibit (thru December)–Alabama Museum of Natural History 16 Saturday in the Park–Indian Cooking–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 23 Saturday in the Park–Finger Weaving–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 30 Saturday in the Park–Native American Cultural Demonstrations–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm

N O V E M B E R

6 Saturday in the Park–Fall Harvest (Plants and Cooking)–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 13 Natural History with the Experts–Alabama Museum of Natural History– two hours prior to kickoff 13 Saturday in the Park–Native American Cultural Demonstrations Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 20 Saturday in the Park- Ancient Hunting & Fishing with Cooking–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 27 Saturday in the Park–Native American Cultural Demonstrations–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm

iscovering Alabama, an award-winning nature television series produced by The University of Alabama’s Alabama Museum of Natural History and its Center for Public Television and Radio, has earned an Emmy Award in the 2010 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast competition.

D E C E M B E R

4 Saturday in the Park–Finger Weaving–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 5 Holiday Open House–Alabama Museum of Natural History 10 Children’s Market–Alabama Museum of Natural History 11 Saturday in the Park–Ancient Hunting & Fishing with Cooking–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 18 Saturday in the Park–Pots and Potters–Moundville Archaeological Park, 10 am–2 pm 25 Merry Christmas

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Dr. Doug Phillips, creator, executive producer and host of the Alabama Public Television series; Wendy Reed, CPTR producer; and Roger Reid, writer, producer and director, won for their efforts in developing the Discovering Alabama episode titled “Alabama in Space.” The program highlights the role Alabama plays in space exploration.

Published periodically during the year by The University of Alabama Museums Robert Clouse, Ph.D. Executive Director The University of Alabama Museums

Board of Regents Ben Barnett, Board President Tuscaloosa, AL

Mike Jenkins Montgomery, AL

Beverly Phifer Tuscaloosa, AL

Larry Taylor, Board Vice President Moundville, AL

Steve Johnson Tuscaloosa, AL

Tom Semmes San Antonio, TX

Prescott Atkinson, Ph. D., M. D. Birmingham, AL

Thomas Joiner Tuscaloosa, AL

Marguerite Smith Short Birmingham, AL

Catherine Sloss Crenshaw Birmingham, AL

Eleanor May Tuscaloosa, AL

Nick Tew, Ph. D. Tuscaloosa, AL

Darla Graves Birmingham, AL

Douglas McCraw Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Terry Waters Tuscaloosa, AL

Tommy Hester Tuscaloosa, AL

Tom McMillan Brewton, AL

Tom Watson Tuscaloosa, AL

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