Discover Ancient America at Archaeology Day

Cahokia Mounds will host its annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, August 5 from 10 – 4.   The event features ancient craft demonstrations such as; bow and arrow making, flintknapping and tool use, pottery making, stone carving, fingerweaving and fiber spinning, and more.  Visitors can throw spears with an atlatl, tour the excavations, watch archaeologists at work, and help screen dirt or process artifacts from the excavations.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase and the St. Louis Food Truck “STL BLT” will be on site from 11-2.  This is a free event, however a suggested donation box is located in the lobby.   For more information call 618-346-5160.