The Art of Hunting
Saturday, November 23rd
10am – 4:30pm
The Anthropology of Human Survival
Humans have lived in this area for tens of thousands of years! Alongside extinct creatures such as mammoths and saber toothed tigers, ancient humans survived by hunting and gathering in conditions very different than today.
Spears, Arrows, and a keen eye!
Play games to test your survival skills, learn how to track animals, and jump in the action with hands on training. This event is not just a celebration of the hunt, but a celebration of life because of it!
Would you survive?
Rockford Native American Awareness Committee
A full schedule of performances will be available in the Mahlburg auditorium led by the NAAC.
What to Expect?
Get ready for a full day of fun and discovery! Explore exciting activities and interactive learning stations that will keep your family engaged in the study of humanity. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the anthropology of survival—and plenty of great memories!
- Atlatls use and throwing (a weapon that changed the world!)
- Historical Hunting Practices
- Food Preservation Techniques
- The Neolithic Family
- Guess the Animal Game!
Fire! History’s Hearth - Taming the Wild: Domestication
- Tools throughout history
Burpee and NACC Collections
One day only special showing of historical objects from Burpee Museum Collections and the Native American Awareness Committee.
Make it extra special with our Cave Painting Class!
(additional charge)
Art of the Earth: Cave Painting from 1-2pm
Admission Costs:
General Admission Nonmembers: Adults (13+): $15, Children (4-12): $13, Children 3 and Under: Free!
Genearal Admission Members: $0 Become a member!
Rockford’s Native America Awareness Committe
NAAC will be presenting all day in Mahlburg with a full schedule of events:
