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Russell Cave National MonumentCounty Road 98
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Russell Cave National Monument
Management
 

Russell Cave National Monument would like to invite everyone to our annual...

Native American Festival

May 3-4, 2008.

The festival will be open from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM both days. Admission is free. Food vendors will be available both days or bring your own picnic lunch.

Activities include:

  • Archery
  • Pottery
  • Flintknapping
  • Basketry
  • Hide Tanning
  • Spear Throwing
  • Wood Carving
  • Flute Music

Programs include:

  • Trail of Tears Presentation
  • Trace your Genealogy
  • Guided Nature Walk
  • Native Dance
  • Birds of Prey
  • Artifact Identification
  • Snake Program
  • Wildlife Program

We will also have several hands-on children's activities available compliments of the park.


 

SPECIAL USE PERMITS

Special Use Permits are required for special events in the park (such as weddings and baptisms). Click on the above link to download the form.


 

Centennial Initiative 2016

blue gray gnatcatcher  

Did You Know?
Site 44 of the North Alabama Birding Trail is located at Russell Cave National Monument. Researchers have identified more than 115 species of birds at this site. This photo shows a blue gray gnatcatcher nesting in spring.

Last Updated: March 20, 2008 at 14:27 EST