JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – Join the Graham Cave State Park team for a journey through time as they celebrate World Atlatl Day Saturday, June 7.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Missouri Chapter of the World Atlatl Association will be on site to share this ancient throwing tool’s history and use. Predating the bow and arrow, humans first used the atlatl in the Upper Paleolithic Period, and archaeological evidence suggests that it was used around the world.
If you have never heard of or used an atlatl, come learn how it’s done! Participants don’t need any prior experience, and there is no fee or registration requirement. Participants should bring a sun hat and wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent.
The event will take place at the Lower Day-Use Area Shelter in Graham Cave State Park. The park is located off I-70, between Kingdom City and St. Louis, on Highway TT two miles west of Highway 161 at exit 170 in Danville. For more information about the event, call Graham Cave State Park at 573-564-3476.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.