Atlatl Spear-Throwing

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Playground Parking Lot
Main Park Address: Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.

When

May 25, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Long ago, giant beasts roamed these lands...put yourself into the shoes of an Ice Age hunter in this spear-throwing workshop using an ancient spear-throwing device: the atlatl! The atlatl was used on the North American continent and all over the world, enabling women as well as men to efficiently hunt megafauna such as woolly mammoths and giant ground sloths. Come try your hand at spear-throwing and experience the power of the atlatl!

What to expect:
Wear sun protection, bring water, and wear closed-toe shoes. This activity is best suited for ages 10 and up. Please be sure to follow the safety instructions closely.

While registration is not required for this program, it is recommended. If you register, we will be able to contact you if the program is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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young woman throwing a wooden spear with an atl-atl across a green field of grass

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: No.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov