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Tools and Weapons Day

Seriously, that is the name of this event! Scheduled for April 15 (10 am – 4 pm), this actually will be the 24th Annual Tools and Weapons Day @ the Etowah Indian Mounds Historical Site in Cartersville, GA.

Watch staff and demonstrators show how people utilized tools and weapons in the past to survive everyday life. Attendees can expect to see flintknapping, fire building, archery, atlatl use, and more.

You can see the full [Tools and Weapons Day Event Post] on the state parks website. Admission will range from $2 – $6 (breakdown below).

  • Adult $6.00
  • Seniors $5.00 (ages 62 years and older)
  • Youth $4.00 (ages 6-17 years)
  • Children $2 (children under age 6)

Additional Details:

  • Address: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site – 813 Indian Mounds Road SE, Cartersville, GA 30120
  • Arrive at 9:45 am
  • Meet in the parking lot at the event – look for Mr. Carey

What To Wear:

  • Hiking boots or sneakers
  • Long Pants
  • Layered tops – will be cool in morning and warming up
  • Troop 129 t-shirt (if you have one)
  • Sunblock

What To Bring:

  • LUNCH
  • Water bottle – big, or bring a couple
  • Daypack
  • Extra Sunblock
  • Hat/cap
  • One roll of Toilet paper for your group (will walk out away from parking lot and might be needed)
  • A little spending money in case you want to purchase something from gift shop or vendors
  • Friends or Family
  • Excitement!

Interested? Sign-up using the link below.

[Tools and Weapons Day Sign-up]