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              Name: Archaeology Day at Lake Catherine State Park
              Date: March 2, 2024
              Website: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-catherine-state-park
              Event Description:
              Archaeology Day 
              hosted by Lake Catherine State Park

              This special event will include a short hike, hands on activities, and talks from Park Interpreters. This is a perfect event for children and adults interested in learning more about the people of the past at Lake Catherine State Park.



               
              Location:
              Lake Catherine State Park
              1200 Catherine Park Rd,
              Hot Springs, AR  71913
              Date/Time Information:
               Saturday, March 2,  2024

              9 am – Leave No Trace Archaeological Hike - Join park staff and Arkansas Archaeological Survey staff for a hike along the Slunger Creek Nature Trail. Along the way we will learn how we can best preserve the special history of Lake Catherine State Park while hiking this 5/8 mile trail. This program will last around 45 minutes." 

              10 am - Caddo Culture Pottery - Long ago, the land in and around Hot Springs belonged to the Caddo people, an indigenous group whose ancestral land include Southwest Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana, Eastern Texas, and Eastern Oklahoma. The ancestors of today’s Caddo had a long history in Southwest Arkansas that can be traced at least to the late first millennium A.D. They were skilled hunters, farmers, and salt makers. They were especially known for their pottery. The Caddo used different forms of pottery such as bottles, bowls, and jars. They also decorated their pottery using different designs. Members of today’s Caddo community, such as Jeri Redcorn, continue the pottery making traditions of their ancestors. Join park staff for a talk over the Caddo people and their pottery. This program will be at the Nature Cabin and will last about 45 minutes.

              11 am - Archaeological Dig for Kids! - Join park staff and Arkansas Archaeological Survey staff for an opportunity to practice your archaeology skills and participate in a mock dig. This activity will be a hands-on activity that will give you a better idea of what studying looks like for archaeologists in Arkansas. This program will be at the Nature Cabin and will last about 45 minutes.
               
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