Come to Rebecca Nurse Homestead to try your hand at ancient hunting practices! The technique of using an atlatl, or spear throwing stick, is an ancient global technology. Join us, along with the Eugene Winter Chapter of Mass Archaeological Society, as they teach you the finer points about hunting in the ancient world! Stop by the Rebecca Nurse Homestead and hunt a woolly mammoth or woolly rhinoceros. Fun and educational for adults and kids of all ages. Wooly mammoth tooth and mastodon tooth and tusk will be on display along with samples of Native American Artifacts found in Danvers. This event is FREE as part of Trails & Sails! If you would like to visit the Nurse Homestead museum, paid admission is required.
- Participants on all ages will receive instructions in the use of these throwing sticks, and we will Atl-littles for the little kids
- Weather Notice: Only heavy rain and wind will keep us from hunting!
- Rain date: Sunday, September 29.
When:
Saturday, September 28, 2024 9am-3pm
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Prices:
Free as part of Trails and Sails!
Phone:
508.328.2790
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