Event Details
Saturday, Feb 22, 2014
Silver River Knap-in
Time: 9:00 am til 4:00 pm
Location: Silver River Museum grounds
Description: Festival Overview
FLINT KNAPPING is the art of making stone tools by controlling how stone breaks in order to create specific shapes and sharp edges. Arrow and spear points, knives, axes, scrapers, drill bits and a variety of other tools can be made from flint (also called chert) by removing portions of the stone through various techniques. Before metal working was developed, this craft was extremely important.
Don't miss the annual SILVER RIVER KNAP-IN AND STONE AGE ARTS FESTIVAL to be held at the Silver River State Park on February 21st, 22nd, and 23rd . Expert flint knappers, archaeologists, potters, hide tanners, bow makers and other specialists in prehistoric skills will gather from across the eastern U.S. to demonstrate and sell their arts. Vendors will offer reproduction stone tools, raw stone, flint knapping tools, unique crafts, food and more.
There will be archery, tomahawk and atlatl dart throwing demonstrations each day. A flint knapping competition and on-going prehistoric skills demonstrations will also take place. Besides the knap-in, visitors can explore the Silver River Museum, hike or bike the trails of the state park, take a tram ride through the woods, o
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Heritage Day - Brooksville
Time: 10:00 am til 4:00 pm
Location: Brooksville
Description: Heritage Day - February 22, 2014
The Hernando Historical Museum Association and Historic Hernando Preservation Society are hosting Heritage Day, February 22nd, 2014 from 10a.m.-4p.m. The event will be held at 601 Museum Court, and will feature Historic Home Tours, as well as a tour of the May-String Museum.
For your pleasure, vendors, demonstrators, carriage rides, crafts and activities for all ages will be included. Among them will be spinners, weavers, soap makers, and cracker cowboys.
Vendors will be on site to sell food and refreshments. Entertainment will also be provided free of charge. The Talako Native American Dancers will be featured, as well as several local artists.
Home Tours will also be offered. You will be able to tour two historic homes, as well as the May-Stringer Museum. Tickets will be available on site. Adults are $10.00, children 6-12 are $5.00, and children 5 and under are free. If you have any questions regarding this event, or if you wish to apply as a participant, please call Mary at 813-470-0085.
We look forward to seeing you at this educational, family friendly event!
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