8th Annual Archaeology Day

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will host its 8th Annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Archaeologists and educators will fill the museum and grounds with demonstrations and activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Over 35 professionals will demonstrate various Native American skills like pottery making, flintknapping, basket weaving as well as artifact identification by archaeologists. This event is free and open to the public.

Historians from the Bossier History Center will have Caddo tools on display, and archaeologists Tad Britt and Jeff Girard will identify artifacts brought in by the public. Additionally, naturalists from Walter B. Jacobs Park will lead attendees on a mock dig and record the objects discovered. The Louisiana Archaeology Society will also have representatives in attendance to discuss joining its northwest Louisiana chapter for those who would like to learn more.

Other Archaeology Day activities and demonstrations will include: 

• Louisiana mineral display from the ArkLaTex Gem & Mineral Society; 
• Stone tool flintknapping by the Chippolattas; 
• Atlatl throwing with Poverty Point Park Manager Mark Brink; 
• Blacksmithing demonstrations by Marty Young from Pioneer Heritage Center; 
• Basketry demonstrations by artist Geraldine Zelinsky; and
• Caddo-style pottery with Caddo Magnet ceramicist Curtis Bias.

The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road. Admission is free and tours are available by appointment. 

The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum is under the direction of Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin. For more information about the Friends of Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, go to www.laexhibitmuseum.org  and for the Secretary of State’s Museums Division, please visit http://www.sos.la.gov/museums

KSLA Archaeology Day Interview