Canceled: Archaeology Day

9/8/2018 | Washington State Park | De Soto, MO

This event has been canceled.

Washington State Park staff will host its annual Archaeology Day in collaboration with the Three Rivers chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society at the Big River Day-Use Area. The archaeological society will have artifacts available for viewing. A variety of children's activities will include corn grinding and making petroglyph necklaces and other crafts. Try playing Native American games or speak with a character from the 1800s. There will also be flint knapping and atlatl demonstrations throughout the day. A petroglyph tour will also be held at the petroglyph site at 2 p.m. The Friends of Washington State Park will be on hand selling concessions at this event.

All events are weather and conditions permitting and subject to change.

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Event time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
13041 State Highway 104, De Soto, MO | 636-586-5768

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs