Survivial Techniques of the Eastern Woodlands

Shane Rader of the Houma, Jack Mcclung of the Potomac, along with Bryce Park and Francesca Land for an exciting afternoon of demonstrations! Join this amazing group for the second year in a row as they answers all these questions and more about the Eastern Woodland people. Past event photos can be seen HERE. From archery to the lesser known atlatls, and from knives to spears, get to see how they were made as well as explanations of their use and what kind of animals would be hunted. You've heard of alchemists wanting to turn lead to gold, but what about shells into pottery and stone? Making beads from shells, though we often think of them as simply decorative, were important for survival as they served as trade goods! You definitely don't want to miss learning how natives went from a whole shell to a beautiful bead! Event is FREE with museum admission but you can RSVP through the provided link