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Workshops aimed at drawing the connections between Native American cultures, Alabama plants and the products created by people rooted in early traditions are coming to North Alabama. The Alabama Plants Series is a set of six free workshops hosted at Pope’s Tavern Museum.

Children and tweens from North Alabama are gaining knowledge on Native American culture and history at the Florence Indian Mound Museum. The institution is hosting the Young Learners Series with lessons and hands-on learning exercises. The focus of the next class, to be held on Sept. 28, will be on Native American Music of the Southwest.

Tuscumbia is gearing up to celebrate the city’s 22nd annual African Heritage Festival. The event runs from June 2nd-3rd. It will take place at the Willie Green Recreation Center. Admission is free. The festivities kick off on Friday at 4 p.m., and Saturday’s festivities begin at 10 a.m.