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Similarities Between Mississippian Origins and Historic Chickasaws

Bill Bomar

Bill Bomar explains how the clan system played a major role in the way the Moundville site and other historic Native American towns were laid out.

2m 30s

At Moundville: The Horned Serpent Story

LaDonna Brown, Tribal Anthropologist, Department of History & Culture, Chickasaw Nation

LaDonna Brown describes a famous Chickasaw story her grandfather told her when she was a child when they lived not far from Moundville, Alabama.

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Decline of Mound Culture

Richard Green

Richard Green notes that around 1400-1500, the end of the prehistoric Mississippian era was signaled as the chiefdoms went into decline.

2m

Bill Bomar: Mounds at the Moundville Site

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

Bill Bomar, Moundville Archaeological Park Director, explains the importance of experiencing the mounds themselves.

2m

The Moundville Museum: Telling the Story

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

Moundville Archaeological Park Director Bill Bomar explains the concept of the new museum.

2m

Rattlesnakes and the Horned Serpent

LaDonna Brown

LaDonna describes the connection between rattlesnakes and the legendary horned serpent – both of which dominate prehistoric artifacts.

3m

Chickasaw Archaeologist

LaDonna Brown

As a Chickasaw and trained archaeologist, LaDonna Brown brings great knowledge and insight to any discussion of her tribal history.

1m

Artifacts: Best Seen Where They Were Found

LaDonna Brown

LaDonna Brown describes the authentic experience is for mound visitors to see where an artifact was made and found, right at the mound site.

1m 30s

Preserving Sacred Artifacts from Mounds

Lona Barrick

Lona Barrick explains why the artifacts and remains found at ancient mound sites are sacred to the Chickasaw people.