Natural History of the Appalachian Fiddle
Campfire Talk: Natural History of the Appalachian Fiddle
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors!
Campfire Talks are a series of educational & entertaining programs located outside in DeSoto State Park. Campfire programs are held many Friday & Saturday evening (June –October) in our large campfire ring inside the improved campground. Talks are for all ages, & open to everyone!
Traditional Appalachian fiddlers celebrated the beauty and mystery of the natural world with their music, giving tunes commemorative names like “Piney Woods,” “Head of the Creek,” “Horses in the Canebrake,” “Icy Mountain” and “Shaking Down the Acorns.” Join botanist and fiddler Dr. Jimmy Triplett from Jacksonville State University on a musical journey through this rich heritage and learn about the interplay between Appalachian natural history and folkways.
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. (CST)
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground (In case of inclement weather will be located in the CCC Pavilion in picnic area) Campground gates will open 30 minutes before program.
Fee: Free and open to everyone, no pre-registration required; For any details about the talk, email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov.
