Survival Techniques of the Eastern Woodlands

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by…..

joining Shane Rader of the Houma, Jack Mcclung of the Potomac, along with Bryce Park and Francesca Land for an exciting afternoon of demonstrations!

While we’re often taught about the tools & weaponry of indigenous people, how did they actually make it and how effective were they? Were they accurate or did they struggle to hunt? Did they have protection like shields as well as weapons? Did they have specific tools for making jewelry?

Join this amazing group for the second year in a row as they answers all these questions and more about the Eastern Woodland people. Past event photos can be seen HERE. From archery to the lesser known atlatls, and from knives to spears, get to see how they were made as well as explanations of their use and what kind of animals would be hunted.

You’ve heard of alchemists wanting to turn lead to gold, but what about shells into pottery and stone? Making beads from shells, though we often think of them as simply decorative, were important for survival as they served as trade goods! You definitely don’t want to miss learning how natives went from a whole shell to a beautiful bead!

Event is FREE with museum admission