Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, located in Macon, Georgia, preserves the remains of the pre-Columbian Mississippian culture. The park's earthwork mounds, which date back around 1000 years, contain ceremonial, residential, and burial areas.
Breakfast dish made with sausage or bacon gravy served over buttermilk biscuits
Sliced green tomatoes breaded and fried, served with a creamy remoulade sauce
Traditional Southern dessert made with cooked sweet potatoes, sugar, cinnamon, and spices
Explore the Indian Cemetery Trail within the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park to learn about the history and culture of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Spend a relaxing afternoon paddle-boarding or kayaking on Lake Juliette, a beautiful man-made 3,900-acre lake.
Climb to the top of the Great Temple Mound, one of the largest earthen pyramids in North America, for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Authentic handmade ceramics created by local pottery artists in the Mound Key area of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Beautifully crafted woven baskets produced in the region using traditional methods and materials.
Traditional Sweetgrass baskets woven by local artisans reflecting the cultural heritage of the Gullah Geechee descendants in the region.