Pinnacles Fingerprints

On May 23-24, 2009, Pinnacles National Monument will host the Memorial Day Weekend event, Pinnacles Fingerprints. This event will trace the legacy of people at Pinnacles and examine their unique connections to the land. From early settlers and homesteaders to local Native Americans, this event will feature ranger talks and walks, exhibits, storytelling, information tables, and living history demonstrations.

Living History Demonstrations include: Ice Cream Making, Butter Making, Dutch Oven cooking, Spinning, Quilting, Caning, and more.

 

Schedule of Events

East Side of Pinnacles
Day	Topic	Where	Time
Saturday	Hike to Homestead Sites	Campground	10:00 am
Saturday	Historic Photos	Campground	10:00 - 4:00
Saturday	Butter and Ice Cream Making	Campground	10:00 - 4:00
Saturday	Plants of Pinnacles Hike	Campground	2:00 pm
Saturday	Homesteading at Pinnacles	Amphitheater	8:00 pm
Sunday	Historic Photos	Campground	10:00 - 4:00
Sunday	Butter and Ice Cream Making	Campground	10:00 - 4:00
Sunday	Chair Caning (Weaving)	Campground	10:00 - 4:00
Sunday	Spinning (Textile Art)	Campground	10:00 - 4:00
Sunday	Native American Activities	Campground	10:00 - 4:00
Sunday	Pedro: Card Game	Pinnacles Visitor Center	6:00 pm
West Side of Pinnacles
Day	Topic	Where	Time
Sunday	Mining Hike	Chaparral Ranger Station	10:00 am
Sunday	Plants of Pinnacles Hike	Chaparral Ranger Station	11:00 am