From staff reports
Join the Jefferson County History Center and North Fork Chapter 29 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology at the 16th annual Antique Firearms and Indian Artifact Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Bring the family and explore two buildings with over 100 tables of exhibitors and vendors from across the state.
The archaeological building will present some of the finest privately held collections of prehistoric and historic Native American artifacts from this region. Items for display and sale will include flint tools and points, ground stone items, pipes, beadwork, pottery and publications.
Experts in both buildings will be available throughout the day to answer questions about your interests and provide free evaluation and identification of rifles or artifacts brought in by the public.
The atlatl is an ancient hunting weapon that preceded the bow and arrow. It is a spear-throwing device, which is essentially a stick with a handle on one end and a hook that engages a light spear or “dart” on the other.
The flipping motion of the atlatl propels the dart much faster and farther than if launched by hand alone. Everyone can to try their hand with the help of instructors.
Admission is $7 for adults and free to children 16 and under.
The fairgrounds are located on State Route 28, mile north of Exit 81 on Interstate 80.
For table reservations or additional information, call the History Center at (814) 849-0077 or email Ken Burkett at kburkett-jchc@windstream.net.
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