News Release

Founders’ Day at Pipestone National Monument!

News Release Date: August 1, 2023

Contact: Natalie Barber, 507-825-5464

The National Park Service’s birthday, also known as Founders’ Day, is August 25. Without quarriers, Pipestone National Monument would not exist. As in past years, we would like our recognition to include a celebration of the people who keep this 3,000-year-old tradition alive.  

We will have our official celebration on Saturday, August 26. Events and activities are listed below:  

Event Schedule 

9:00-11:00     Quarrying Demo in Mark Pederson’s Pit 

12:00  Complimentary Cookies and Lemonade (while supplies last)            

1:00-4:00       Activity Stations:  

• Make Your Own Atlatl (target practice included!) 
• Wasna-making Station (try traditional foods) 
• Traditional Flute Music (listen to the music and stories of Bruce Weigle) 
• Copper Inlay work by Taylor Thomas 
• Artist-in-Residence Tammy Faw Faw  

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 507-825-5464 ext. 214 or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/pipe. Event details and program schedules will be posted on the park Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PipestoneNPS. 

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