Poverty Point site offers pottery demonstration

Visitors to Poverty Point World Heritage Site are invited to take part in a ranger-led demonstration of crafting prehistoric-styled pottery similar to the pieces which the Native Americans fashioned more than 3,500 years ago. 

The event will begin with the demonstration at 10 a.m. July 26. Afterward, visitors can try their hand at making their own pottery until 11:45 a.m.

Attendees can try their hand at creating items such as figurines, decorated artistic objects, coiled clay pots, and clay pipes – inspired by those that have been excavated from the site. 

All of the clay and other materials needed for making this primitive pottery will be provided, so no special equipment is required except your hands and creativity. 

It is recommended to wear or bring appropriate clothes for working with potentially messy clay.

The $4 admission fee provides access to the museum, film theatre, hiking trail, driving tour, seasonal tram tour, and interpretive events. Children (3 and under) and senior citizens (62 and over) are admitted free of charge.

Poverty Point is located in West Carroll Parish, east of Monroe on LA 577. The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

For additional information, call 888-926-5292 toll free.