Our sister site, Chimney Point, usually hosts the Northeaster Open Atlatl Championship each September, but with that site closed to the public while the new Crown Point Bridge (which we think should be re-christened the Jeduthan Baldwin Bridge) is under construction, the competition and festival weekend will be held at Mount Independence this year.
September 17: Atlatl Workshop
Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl will teach you modern and traditional techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting stone points, and cordage making. Enjoy atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Bob has taught primitive skills and the atlatl for 17 years. This is his 15th year at the event. $65 fee includes instruction and all materials. Pre-registration required. Vermont Archaeology Month program. Noon – 5:00 PM (chimneypoint@historicvermont.org or 802-759-2412 for more information).
September 18: Fifteenth Annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship Festival of Nations
Participate in or watch this annual championship. The sport of atlatl throwing is based on the ancient hunting technique of using the atlatl or spear thrower. Demonstrations and informal workshops on flint knapping, and Native American life and crafts. Co-sponsored by Vermont Archaeological Society. Vermont Archeology Month program. 10:30 – 4:30 PM $5.00 for competitor fee. Pre-registration suggested. (chimneypoint@historicvermont.org or 802-759-2412 for more information).
September 19: ISAC Atlatl Championship
Second day of atlatl International Standard Accuracy Competition. After ISAC, master class/coaching for boys and girls. 10:00 AM $5.00 competitor fee.