Mastodon State Park Archaeology Days

[Middle Mountain]

Archaeology Days 09/24/2011 to 09/25/2011 !

1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial, MO | Tele: 636-464-2976

[Middle Mountain]

In celebration of Missouri Archaeology Month, admission to the Mastodon State Historic Site’s museum in Imperial will be free to everyone on Sept. 24-25. In addition, on Saturday, Sept. 24, volunteers from the Missouri Archaeological Society-Three Rivers Chapter and other artisans will demonstrate skills of prehistoric Native Americans to the public. The activities on Saturday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the museum grounds.

Prehistoric Native Americans used stone as well as plant and animal materials to manufacture tools, produce clothing and shelter, and create rock art. During the event, these skills will be demonstration 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.

Mastodon State Historic Site is located 20 miles south of St. Louis on Interstate 55 in Imperial. The interstate is marked with signs to the historic site.

[Middle Mountain]

Figure bump is ok. Havent watched weather yet but think it should be ok.

[neralich]

Thanks for the reminder, MM!!!!!!

Gettin ready to go to it,,, but before I do I'm goin to go get breakfast at the local diner---
(3 eggs over easy, sausage, toast, hashbrowns with gravy!!) Oh yeah,, COFFEE!!! And pancakes and chocolate milk for the boy!

See you there, Eminim,, don't forget to bring the Mehlville point

[Middle Mountain]

Nice meeting you there Jason! Hope to see pics.