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Special Event
Event
Archeology Day
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Fee:
Free.Location:
26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA 91302Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
5 hours
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Other
Talk
Description
Bring the entire family to King Gillette Ranch to join us in celebrating International Archaeology Day! This event will be family friendly with activities for people of all ages!
Questions about this event? Contact us at the Interagency Visitor's Center at King Gillette Ranch.
- Native American performances
- Dig up "artifacts" like an archaeologist in the hands-on excavation box
- Practice throwing an atlatl spear at a target
- Watch flint knapping demonstrations as experts turn stone into arrowheads
- See genuine local artifacts on display
- Learn more about history and prehistory with our hands-on replica artifact tables
- Learn about the difference between archaeologists and paleontologists (hint: archaeologists don't dig dinosaurs)
- Enjoy presentations by local archaeologists
- Learn about anthropology programs in local schools
- Become a Junior Archeologist and earn a special patch!
Questions about this event? Contact us at the Interagency Visitor's Center at King Gillette Ranch.
Reservation or Registration: No
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