Check the Schedule of Events link for upcoming programs.

Museum

The museum area in the visitor center contains many facts about Russell Cave.  View actual artifacts and reproductions of items found in the cave shelter. Photos and a timeline tell the story of the people that lived at Russell Cave long ago, as well as the history of the archeological excavations.

Prehistoric Tools and Weapons Demonstrations

Interpretive Rangers give demonstrations of the types of tools and weapons early inhabitants used.  See how an atlatl is used to throw a spear, the flintknapping methods to make a spearpoint or knife, and how to make a fire using natural materials and a bow drill. You can even try your skill at using the pump drill and grinding corn. (Demonstrations are available upon request.)

North Alabama Birding Trail & Nature Trail

Enjoy a nature hike at site # 44 of Alabama's Birding Trail.  This is an uphill trail through Montague Mountain with a distance of 1.2 miles.  The terrain is steep and the partially paved trail makes a loop. There are many types of plants and animals to see along the trail. Click here for a Bird Checklist.

Picnic

Bring your lunch and enjoy the picnic area.  There is a large, open field that is a great place to relax with your family. Scouting groups, school groups and family reunions are welcome here too.

Eastern National Bookstore

The bookstore has information on prehistoric people of the area and Russell Cave history.  Books are available on flintknapping, hide tanning, Native American foods, and local plants and animals. Items for purchase include bookmarks, postcards, reproduction spearpoints, pump drills, bow drills, maps and photographs.

The bookstore carries the National Park Passport Book, a National Park Pin, and a Russell Cave Pin.  Have your NPS Passport book stamped here!