Registered visitors to Poverty Point World Heritage Site are invited to take part in a ranger-led workshop to create their own atlatl on Sept. 13.
A ranger will walk visitors through the process of making this ancient spearthrowing device. Visitors will be able to test their newly-made tool after the program.
The program will take place in and around the Archeological Laboratory from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Participants must be at least fourteen years or older to participate. Interested participants can register by calling 318-926-5492 or by emailing povertypoint_int3@crt. la.gov. There is a maximum registration of 10 participants.
Poverty Point World Heritage Site offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience and learn about the earthworks and those individuals who raised them from the ground between the years of 1700 and 1100 BCE.
The $6 admission fee provides access to the museum, film theatre, hiking trail, driving tour, and any interpretive events taking place at the site. Seniors have a discounted $4 admission fee, and children 6 and under are admitted free. Ranger-guided tram tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday for $4 per person, but no charge for those 6 and under.
Poverty Point is located at 6859 HWY 577, Pioneer LA 71266. The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, call us toll free at 888-926-5492 or 318-926-5492. You can follow Poverty Point World Heritage Site on Facebook for more info along with updates to programs and park operations.
