If you’ve ever been curious about the history behind century-old bones or ancient artifacts, this Saturday at Old Cahawba Park, you’ll get a chance to find answers to some of your most pressing archaeological questions.

Members of the Alabama Archaeological Society will come together to discuss their historical findings, offer facts and reminisce about their personal discoveries of the ghost town.

Beginning at 10 a.m., vice president of AAS Linda Derry will give a presentation with pictures and artifacts summarizing the buried secrets and story of Old Cahawba. An open-air wagon tour of the site and a picnic will follow.

“We’ll have amateur and professional archaeologists come to show their collections and have opportunities to excavate, do research and ask questions,” Derry said. “It will be a time for archaeologists as well as the public to fellowship.”

The tour, Derry said, will be fun for everyone.

“Cahawba is a huge site and full of fascinating above ground historic ruins that cover 1000 acres,” Derry said. “It contains both prehistoric and historic components, including one of the largest Mississippian Indian villages on the Alabama River. The tour will stress archaeology, so bring your walking shoes, hats, sunscreen, bug spray and camera.”

Derry said Old Cahawba offers something for everyone.

“Whether you’re interested in archaeology or taking pictures of flowers, it’s just an absolutely magical place,” Derry said. “All things come together here — pre-history, the capitol era, freedmen era, Civil War period, Black Belt era. Every day I open my eyes and see something I’ve never seen before.”

A $5 fee for AAS members and a $4 fee for non-members will go towards the upkeep of the park. A small fee will also be added for those interested in eating lunch. If you would like to assist in planning for the event and are interested in attending, call 872-8058 or email cahawba@bellsouth.net. For directions to the site, go to www.cahawba.com and click on the “Old Cahawba Today” link.