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Knap-In

March 4, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until March 5, 2022

This year, Moundville Archaeological Park will host its Annual Knap-In on March 4-5, 2022. This stone tool maker event at will host flint knappers from all over the country. Flint knapping is one of man’s oldest crafts. Knapping is the shaping of stone through the process to make stone tools, such as but not limited to arrow heads. People have chipped rocks into tools and weapons for thousands of years. Native Americans knapped stone arrow and spear points, knife blades, scrapers, drills and many other tools and weapons.

Knap-In 2022 will host new components and as well features some of the park’s favorites (including demonstrations and crafts), showcasing Native American Culture in a variety of ways.

On Saturday, March 5, the Office of Archaeological Research will be in front of the museum from 10am -2pm, to help the public identify their artifacts. “This would be a great way from everyone to bring their artifacts and have them examined by a professional, “explained Lindsey Gordon, Interim Director of Moundville Archaeological Park.

If you’re interested in learning to knap, or you just want to watch the best stone craftsmen from around the country, you don’t want to miss the Moundville Knap-in. These fine artists have taught hundreds of people this craft and welcome anyone interested in the art.

Admission:
The Knap-In is free with regular admission to the park. Admission is $8 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, $6 for Students and Military, and free for children under the age of five-years-old. Native American visitors get in free with their tribal membership cards. UA Museums members get in for free with a museum membership.

Hours:
Knap-In hours are from 9am to 4pm each day. The Park grounds are open from dawn to dusk. The Admissions office is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and the Museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week.

COVID-19 Policy:
All visitors need to wear masks in our buildings. All social distancing requirements remain, which is currently at 3 feet.

Location:
Moundville Archaeological Park’s address is 634 Mound State Parkway Moundville, AL 35474-6413.

Group Tours: To schedule group tours, please call (205) 371-8732 for group rates.

For more information, please contact Lindsey Gordon at 205-371-8732 or fgordon@ua.edu.

Details

Date:
March 4, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Website:
https://moundville.museums.ua.edu/knap-in/

Venue

Moundville Archaeological Park
634 Mound State Parkway
Moundville, AL 35474 United States
Phone
2053712234
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Organizer

Lindsey Gordon
Phone
2053718732
Email
fgordon@ua.edu