Step back in time and test your skills with an atlatl!

An atlatl (spear thrower) was a tool used by some Indigenous tribes during the Paleoindian culture and Archaic period. Atlatls were used to increase the velocity of a spear to take down large mammals in the Shenandoah Valley, such as caribou or <a href="http://bison.

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Do you think you can hit the bullseye…on a pumpkin? That’s right, we’re putting our own Halloween spin on our favorite program!

There will be prizes for the best shot, worst shot, and more!

This program is for adults and children ages 7+. Atlatls and spears are supplied. The $5 program fee can be paid upon arrival. The fee can be waived if you provide your own <a href="http://pumpkin.

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Registration is required. Click here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A8AB28ABF5C34-58952384-pumpkins to <a href="http://register.

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For more information about this event, please email megan.goin@dcr.virginia.gov mailto:megan.goin@dcr.virginia.gov or call (540) 622-2262.