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Knap-In 2019: Learn How Native American Stone Tools Are Made!

Knap-In 2019: Learn How Native American Stone Tools Are Made!

March 8-9, 2019
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day

The annual Knap-In will be held Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, 2019! Flint-Knappers will be on hand to show and explain their craft. Vendors of Native American craft items will be selling their handiwork, and Bill Skinner will be here to provide an Ancient Tools and Weapons range where visitors can learn about weapons and try throwing an atlatl themselves. Educational activities and make and take crafts will be available for children to participate in! Food will also be available for purchase as Mrs. Juanita and her Choctaw Kitchen join us to serve traditional Native American foods. SnoVille will also be serving shaved ice along with Sunset Concessions who will be vending pulled pork sandwhiches, nachos, and other items. And don’t forget to check out the Jones Archaeological Museum and Giftshop while you are here! We will have trained docents available both days who will be able to answer questions and discuss interesting facts about the museum with our visitors.

SATURDAY ONLY- join us Saturday for special guests Mystic Wind Choctaw Dancers and the Southern Pine Drum Group! Their performances will begin at 10:00 am and last throughout the day. Bird walks will begin on the hour each hour at the Conference Center Saturday morning starting at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am.

Be sure to bring out the whole family for a fun-filled weekend at the Park! This is also a great event for school groups, so please share with your educator friends! Come join us!

For school group reservations, please email Lisa Rasco at llrasco@ua.edu.

For other questions, please email Kayla Scott at kcscott1@ua.edu.

All activities are free with regular admission to the park!

Moundville is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 55 years and older and $6 for students.