JCHS Knap-In & Artifacts Show and Meet (1st Annual)
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
34 South 1st Street, Black River Falls, WI | Black River Falls, WI
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🪨 Jackson County Historical Society – 1st Annual Knap-In & Artifact Show and Meet 🪨Step back in time and experience one of humanity’s oldest crafts at our 1st Annual Knap-In & Artifact Show and Meet!
Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the JCHS History & Research Center, 34 South 1st Street, Black River Falls, Wisconsin for a day of history, hands-on demonstrations, and fascinating discoveries.
🔸 Live Flintknapping Demonstrations
Watch skilled Wisconsin–Minnesota flintknappers transform raw stone into beautiful and functional tools. Flintknapping is the ancient art of shaping flint, chert, obsidian, and other stone materials using simple tools. Through careful hand striking and shaping, artisans create arrowheads, knives, and tools — just as people have done for generations.
🔸 Displays of Local Arrowheads & Stone Tools
Explore remarkable examples of artifacts found right here in our region.
🔸 Artifact Identification Available
Bring in your own artifacts to have them looked at by knowledgeable experts.
🔸 Local Modern Knapped Artifacts & Art for Sale
🍴 Food & beverages will be available for purchase.
🎟 Freewill donations appreciated.
Whether you are a collector, history enthusiast, student, or simply curious, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate our region’s rich heritage.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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