9/22/2012 to 9/23/2012 | Mastodon State Historic Site | Imperial, MO
In celebration of Missouri Archaeology Month, admission to the historic site’s museum will be free this weekend. In addition, on Saturday, volunteers from the Missouri Archaeological Society-Three Rivers Chapter and other artisans will demonstrate skills of prehistoric Native Americans to the public. Visitors are invited to throw spears using an atlatl at a target. Children may paint rocks with Native American designs and crush corn or crack walnuts with grinding stones. Local artifact collections will be displayed and avocational and professional archaeologists will identify artifacts brought in by visitors. Guided tours to the former excavation site will be offered throughout the day Saturday. In addition, the Museum Annex will be open for everyone to enjoy the special exhibit and hands-on activities.
Event times: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Associated activities
- Interpretive Programs