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.

In the 1:45 to 3:15 pm portion of this program we’ll feature a demonstration of stone tool-making from local argillite stone. New Jersey archaeologist and stone-tool expert Jack Cresson will demonstrate how to make ancient stone tools, mostly using the argillite stone that is widely available in the Hopewell Valley area. This material was widely used by American Indians for thousands of years. Location: The Hopewell Museum back yard. Seating limited to 25 participants, registration required at the following link: Native American Tool Making