9/8/2018 | Graham Cave State Park | Danville, MO
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to help us celebrate Archaeology Day 2018 at one of Missouri’s most significant early archaeological landmarks. Graham Cave was the first archaeological site in the United States to be designated a National Historical Landmark on Jan. 20, 1961.
The main events begin at 10 a.m. with an open informational meeting followed by Dutch-oven cooking demonstrations and serving refreshments. The World Atlatl Association will have demonstrations, teaching of the use of the atlatl, and member competitions from 11 a.m. until mid-afternoon. The atlatl is a tool designed by the early American Indians for hunting prior to the invention of the bow. Sponsors of the Archaeology Days include Missouri State Parks, World Atlatl Association, Graham Family Descendants, Montgomery County Historical Society, Montgomery County Retired School Personnel Association, Missouri Department of Conservation and others.
Activities for the day include:
- 10 a.m. - Public meeting with Dutch-oven cooking demo and food to follow (Missouri State Parks)
- Atlatl (spear and dart) demonstrations, throwing and member competition (World Atlatl Association)
- Osage culture games and presentations (Native American volunteer)
- Flint knapping demonstrations (primitive skills volunteers)
- Deer-bone fish hook making demonstrations (primitive skills volunteers)
- Archaeological excavation model for children to learn scientific techniques (park naturalist)
- Prehistoric artifact displays (park employees)
- Historic artifact displays (Graham family and Montgomery County Historical Society)
- Mammal fur exhibits (Missouri Department of Conservation)
- Several other activities….
Please join us. For more information about the event, contact the park office at 573-564-3476.
Event times: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Associated activities
- Interpretive Programs