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Ice Age Spear-Throwing

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Playground Parking

When

Nov. 17, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop. Long ago, giant beasts roamed the land that we now call Virginia. For thousands of years, hunters hurled spears to bring down massive megafauna. The atlatl was a ground-breaking invention that not only enabled hunters to throw spears faster and harder but made hunting more accessible for women. Join us to try your hand at spear-throwing and experience the power of the atlatl!

Call 804-598-7128 or visit the Park Office from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily to pay the $3 per participant fee. This activity is best suited for participants ages 10 and up. Children under the age of 10 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please wear closed-toe shoes.

young woman throwing a wooden spear with an atl-atl across a green field of grass

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $3/person.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov