Event Details
Sunday, Feb 19, 2017
Silver River Knap-In
Time: 9:00 am til 4:00 pm
Location: Silver River Museum: Ocala, Fl
Description: 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.
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, or canoe/kayak the river.
Admission is $5 per person with children five and younger free. Free state park admission and parking fees during this event.
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FPAN is posting this event as a courtesy, we will neither be hosting nor attending this event.
