An International Scientific Committee of
ICOMOS

50th Anniversary: US ICOMOS, Discovering Poverty Point World Heritage Site

When:
18 April 2015 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
2015-04-18T10:00:00+02:00
2015-04-18T15:00:00+02:00
Where:
6859 Hwy. 577
Pioneer, LA
USA
Discovering Poverty Point World Heritage Site Who? Poverty Point WHS staff and Division of Archaeology staff What? Join staff for demonstrations of the tools used by the American Indian population in northeast Louisiana, prior to European settlement, including the creation of stone points and arrowheads through flint knapping and the use of those points for hunting during Atlatl demonstrations, Archaeology staff will also be on hand, showing how work on discovering Poverty Point’s secrets has progressed over the years. Following the demonstrations, hop on the tram and take a guided tour of the site. Official contact: Park Staff at 888-926-5492 Official website: www.LaStateParks.com