Archaelogy Weekend at Mounds Park!
Check out the brochure here. It’s Saturday and Sunday, Sep 17-18, from 9-4 at Mounds Park in Anderson, IN.
Artifact I.D.-Jim Mohow, consulting archaeologist, will be identifying artifacts brought in by
the public. He will also be on hand to answer questions on archaeology.
Kids Archaeology Dig.-Unearth the many wonders of Native American cultures.
Displays and hands-on tables- Take a closer look at archaeology, nature and history to
see what they’re all about.
Artifact display by U.W.R.A.S.- Come and see artifacts from Paleo-Indian to contact.
Atlatl Demonstration/Throwing- Demonstrations and public participation from 9:00am to
2:00pm. Contests for experienced throwers from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Display of atlatl
reproductions on site all day. Learn more about this ancient weapon from modern day
atlatlists.
Flint Knapping Demonstration- Archaeologist and flint knapping specialist Chris Bergman
demonstrates the ancient art of making stone tools.
Petroglyph Face Painting- Learn about telling stories with pictures as you get your face
painted with your favorite symbol.
Tomahawk Throwing- Try your throwing skill and see if you can hit the hawk block!
Dugout canoe display- See our full scale model while learning about dugout canoes, how
they were made and more.
Local food vendors- With food available, your family can be a part of the event all day long.
