University of Alabama students are invited to in participate in a free flintknapping workshop at Moundville Archaeological Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026! We will have two sessions to choose from: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and available through our online form.

About Flintknapping

Knapping is the shaping of stone through controlled fracturing, a process known as lithic reduction, to create tools such as arrow and spear points, knife blades, scrapers, and drills. Indigenous peoples across North America relied on these tools for daily life, and this festival highlights the skill, knowledge, and artistry of this practice.

How to Register

Register for this free flintknapping workshop using our online form.

Location

Moundville Archaeological Park’s address is 634 Mound State Parkway Moundville, AL 35474-6413. Moundville Archaeological Park is a prehistoric mound center located in West Central Alabama. From I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa, take Moundville Exit 71-A to Highway 69 South. Travel 13 miles to Moundville. Go under flashing light past a convenience store on your right and take the first right.

For More Information

For more information, please contact the Moundville Archaeological Park Education Department at 205-371-8732 or education-moundstatepark@ua.edu.