Cheaha State Park-Alabama and Anniston Museums and Gardens Join for Two Campfire Events

Calhoun Journal

May 22, 2022

Local Events

Anniston, AL – Two separate events hosted by Cheaha State Park-Alabama and Anniston Museums and Gardens.

Friday, May 27th 8:00 pm: Campfire Talk: Explore Your World

Have you ever wanted to stroll the African savannah, come face-to-face with prehistoric predators, or visit Ptolemaic-era mummies? Did you know you can do all of those things in Anniston, Alabama? Join Anniston Museums and Gardens’ Education Director Aimee Grey, for a Campfire Talk at Cheaha State Park and discover how a collection that includes fossils, African mammal mounts, and mummies found its home in Anniston.

Date: Friday, May 27, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Lower Improved Campground
Cost: FREE for overnight guests or with Park Admission

Saturday, May 28th 8:00 pm: Campfire Talk: Spies, Art, Artifacts and the Roosevelt Connection

Tucked away on 125 acres of forested land, just three miles north of downtown Anniston, resides a world-class collection of artifacts spanning over 4,000 years that lead many guests to exclaim, “I can’t believe this is in Anniston, Alabama!” Join Anniston Museums and Gardens’ Education Director Aimee Grey, for a Campfire Talk at Cheaha State Park and discover how an Anniston couple who were World War II spies established this hidden gem in their hometown.

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Al Alexander Activities Building
Cost: FREE for overnight guests or with Park AdmissionFor more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256-412-9938.

For more information, please contact the organizers. For a full list of local events click here. 

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