Jefferson firearms, Indian artifact show set Sept. 2

From staff reports

The Jefferson County History Center and North Fork Chapter 29 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology will hold their annual antique firearms and Indian artifact show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

More than 100 tables of exhibitors and vendors from across the state will be present.

An emphasis will be on 19th century western Pennsylvania gunsmiths and will include antique and modern rifle recreations of both flint and percussion rifles with many for sale.

Some of the finest privately held collections of prehistoric and historic Native American artifacts from this region will also be on display. Items include flint tools and points, ground stone items, pipes, beadwork, pottery and publications.

Experts will be available to answer questions about their interests and provide free evaluation and identification of rifles or artifacts brought in by the public.

There will also be children’s activities, primitive games, flint-knapping demonstrations and the popular atlatl throw.

The fairgrounds are located on Route 28 just north of exit 81 of Interstate 80.