Event Details
Thursday, Aug 15, 2013
Discover Ancient Technology: The Atlatl
Time: 10:00 am til 11:00 am
Location: 207 East Main Street, Pensacola
Description: Ever wonder what prehistoric Floridians used before the invention of the bow and arrow? Come learn about the atlatl, a fascinating piece of prehistoric technology used to hunt everything from ancient woolly mammoths to modern squirrels on Aug. 15, 2013 from 10a.m. to 11 a.m.
A short lecture inside the Florida Public Archaeology Network Coordinating Center in downtown Pensacola will explain the origins and mechanics of this dart-throwing device. Next, participants can try their hand at using it during our atlatl demonstration outside, weather permitting. rnrnThis program is free and open to the public. Program is limited to 45 participants on a first come first serve basis. rn
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FPAN is hosting this event.
