Atlatl Day

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Atlatl Day

Date & Time

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time(s):

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Description

Try your hand at ancient hunting practices! The technique of using an atlatl or spear throwing stick is an ancient global technology. Join us, along with the Eugene Winter Chapter of Mass Archaeological Society, as they teach you the finer points about hunting in the ancient world! Stop by and hunt a wooly mammoth or wooly rhinoceros. Fun and educational for adults and kids of all ages. Learn about the tools that Native Americans in Danvers made and used. This event is free, but donations are welcome.

If you would like to visit the Rebecca Nurse Homestead Museum after, fees are as follows: Adults $10, Seniors $8, Children 6-16 $7

Weather Restrictions

Only heavy rain will keep us from hunting. Sunday 21st rain date.

Address

149 Pine Street, Danvers, MA 01923

149 Pine Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Directions

Accessibility

Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating

Fun for Kids

Parking Available

Event Category

  • Arts & Culture
  • Early Settlement
  • Historic House
  • History
  • Indigenous History
  • Nature / Science

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