Flintknapping Demonstration and Archeology Junior Ranger

Indiana Dunes National Park

Special Event
  • Nov 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join Ranger Shane Griffin to watch the art of flintknapping while learning about the history of the Native Americans of Indiana. Learn about how stone tools are shaped. The Archeology Junior Ranger program will be offered for children to earn their badge.

The Paul H Douglas Center for Environmental Education is located in the western portion of the national park at 100 North Lake Street, about one mile north of U.S. Highway 12. 

For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Park, call 219-395-1882 or check the park's website.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403

Latitude and Longitude 41.606410, -87.268304

Schedule

Date:

Nov 21, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
219-395-1882
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Exhibition/Show
  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Performance
  • Talk
  • Walk
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