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Arrowheads, Adzes, and Axes, OH MY! Native American Artifacts from the Hopewell Valley

  • The Hopewell Museum 28 East Broad Street Hopewell, NJ (map)

Join our local archeological experts at the Hopewell Museum as we explore the tools and technologies of the American Indians of the Hopewell Valley—9,000 years ago to today. We'll highlight the skill and artistry of the Native American Indians of Hopewell Valley by examining the many types of stone tools they have left behind. This multipart program will include a discussion of the Hopewell Museum's American Indian Collection, a demonstration of Native American tool-making by a nationally known expert, and our “Arrowhead Roadshow” where you can bring your personal artifacts for identification by experts! All parts of this program are suitable older children ages 9 and up as well as adults.

At the 1:00 to 1:45 pm portion of the program, we’ll feature the Hopewell Museum’s local American Indian Collection. Location: Hill Gallery of the Hopewell Museum.