ocmulgee national monument’s 75th anniversary
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Seventy-five years ago this year, the community of Macon pulled together their support and their resources to turn what was then known as “the Indian Mounds” into what it is today - Ocmulgee National Monument. On December 23, 1936, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the document that created the only National Monument that traces more than 10 millennia of native Southeastern culture, from Ice Age hunters to the Muskogee Creek. Now Ocmulgee is celebrating its 75th anniversary with six months of events and activities to show its appreciation to the community that made it all happen. Regular entrance is always free, as are most of the anniversary events. Come enjoy the trails, the history, and the nature that make this park a national treasure. For more information, please go to http://www.nps.gov/ocmu/, visit Ocmulgee National Monument Association on Facebook, or call (478) 752-8257.TRANSCRIPT
Celebrate Ocmulgee
Mound’s 75th Anniversary!
Mark your calendars! Here are the (mostly
FREE) events we are hosting to celebrate our
75 years as a NATIONAL Monument:
July 15-Sept 3 Juried Art Contest - FREEArtists compete to become the official artwork for 2012
August 6 Tour of the Lamar Mounds- FREERare tour to explore the only spiral mounds in U.S.
August 27 Picnic at the Ocmulgee Mounds - FREEBring your own or buy it here, enjoy it in the shade
Sept. 18-19 20th Annual Indian Celebration - $5/$2 kidsNative music, food, dance, art, and crafts
Oct 7 Walk Your Dog at Ocmulgee Mounds - FREEBring your pooch and walk the shady trails
Oct 14 Movie at the Ocmulgee Mounds-FREEEnjoy a family movie under the stars
Oct. 23 Photography Walk at Ocmulgee Mounds - FREEPhotographers show how to best photo nature
Oct. 1, 2, 15, 16, 22, 23 Kids Create at the Ocmulgee Mounds - FREE
Create a clay bowl, dreamcatcher, or basket
Nov 12 Ocmulgee Mounds 75th Anniversary Run/WalkRun a 5K or walk a 2K, register for discount
Dec 3 75th Anniversary at Ocmulgee Mounds - FREECome tell your Ocmulgee story and have a piece of cake
For more information, call 752-8527 or visit Ocmulgee National Monument Association’s facebook page.