Interpretive Center

First museum in Alabama dedicated to Old Federal Road history
Establishes a sense of place to enhance teaching and learning about U.S. westward expansion facilitated by the Federal Road
Located at the apex of a Native American hunting and trading path that became a segment of the Federal Road
900-square-foot facility on Macon County Road 10 which is paved over the original Federal Road
Houses a permanent interpretive exhibit of local history and temporary exhibits.
Features a floor mural that was conceptualized and painted by renowned artist Dr. Ronald McDowell.
Site for school field trips and other community-based events and activities
Archaeological site informs the history of human activity in this region from pre-historic to modern times & offers educational opportunities for school-age to college to adult

INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG SITE PAST & RECENT PHOTOS