Event

Prehistoric Tools and Weapons Demonstrations

Russell Cave National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

June 12, 2021 to September 05, 2021

Time:

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Description

Join the Rangers of Russell Cave as they demonstrate just some of the tools and weapons that prehistoric people would have used at the cave.  Demonstrations may include spear throwing with an atlatl, use of a bow and arrow, firestarting, flintknapping, and cordage making.  Feel free to ask questions and learn about these skills of the past.

 

Please note that you will not be able to try any of the weapons skills for your own safety.

Reservation or Registration: No