Trails Center hosting 'Native American History' demonstrations, youth program on Saturday
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CASPER, Wyo. – Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this Saturday, October 21, for free, interactive programs for all ages.
The Trails Center welcomes back Wyoming artist Cleve Bell for a day of demonstrations focusing on Native American history. Throughout the day, Bell will share information about Native American culture and history while demonstrating how to make arrows, arrowheads, and tomahawks.
At 11 a.m., the Trails Center invites all young explorers to participate in this month’s History Club program, “Outlaws of the West.” Children will craft skillfully designed wanted posters to catch the notorious outlaws of the West. History Club is geared for 2nd – 5th graders, but all ages are welcome. Chaperones are required to stay on site for the duration of the program.
Event Schedule
- October 21 – all day: Native American History Demonstrations with Cleve Bell
- 10 a.m. - Arrow-making
- 12 p.m. - Tomahawk construction
- 2 p.m. - Arrowhead/stone tool knapping
- October 21 at 11 a.m. – Youth History Club Program “Outlaws of the West”
For more information, please call the Trails Center at 307-261-7700.
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST.
1501 N Poplar St., Casper, WY 82601.
Admission is Free
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.