This year, Moundville Archaeological Park will host its Annual Knap-In on March 3-4, 2023. This stone tool maker event at will host flint knappers from all over the country.
Flint knapping is one of man’s oldest crafts. Knapping is the shaping of stone through the process to make stone tools, such as but not limited to arrow heads. People have chipped rocks into tools and weapons for thousands of years. Native Americans knapped stone arrow and spear points, knife blades, scrapers, drills and many other tools and weapons.
Knap-In 2023 will host new components and as well features some of the park’s favorites (including demonstrations and crafts), showcasing Native American Culture in a variety of ways.
If you’re interested in learning to knap, or you just want to watch the best stone craftsmen from around the country, you don’t want to miss the Moundville Knap-in. These fine artists have taught hundreds of people this craft and welcome anyone interested in the art.
For more information, please contact Marsha Holley at 205-371-8732 or mmholley@ua.edu.
Hours
Knap-In hours are from 9am to 4pm each day. The Park grounds are open from dawn to dusk. The Admissions office is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and the Museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week. Rain or Shine.
Location
Moundville Archaeological Park’s address is 634 Mound State Parkway Moundville, AL 35474-6413.
Moundville Archaeological Park is a prehistoric mound center located in West Central Alabama. From I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa, take Moundville Exit 71-A to Highway 69 South. Travel 13 miles to Moundville. Go under flashing light past a convenience store on your right and take the first right.
Admission
The Knap-In is free with the cost of regular admission, including Moundville residents (since this is a special event). Admission to Moundville Archaeological Park is $8 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, $6 for Students and Military, and free for children under the age of five-years-old. Native American visitors get in free with their tribal membership cards. UA Museums members get in for free with a museum membership.
Group Tours
To schedule group tours, please call (205) 371-8732 for group rates.
Schedule – Friday, March 3
Flint Knapping Demonstration
- Knapper’s Corner – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tools and Weapons Demonstrations
- Bill Skinner – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Brian Mast – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Pine Needle Basketweaving Demonstration
- Pat Litchfield – 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Pat Litchfield – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Artifact Photogrammetry Demonstration
- Frank McMains – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (inside the Jones Archaeological Museum)
Schedule – Saturday, March 4
Flint Knapping Demonstration
- Knapper’s Corner – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tools and Weapons Demonstrations
- Bill Skinner – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Copper Working Demonstrations
- Tammy Beane – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pine Needle Basketweaving Demonstration
- Pat Litchfield – 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Pat Litchfield – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Artifact Photogrammetry Demonstration
- Frank McMains – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (inside the Jones Archaeological Museum)
Food Vendors
If you get hungry while at Knap-In, check out Choctaw Kitchen and Billy’s Snow Cones and Lemonade! They will be open for lunch and dinner on both days of the events.
Volunteers
If you’d like to volunteer for Knap-In and get involved with this event, fill out this online form.
Vendors
Fees
- Vendors: $25.00 per booth
- Free camping March 2-5, 2023
Demonstrating Non-Vendors:
- Free exhibit space
- Free camping March 2-5, 2023
Knapping Students
- Camping $5.00/Night, March 2-5
Check in
Set up day is Thursday, March 2, 2023. Check in at admission building between 8:30-4:00. For more information or to receive paperwork call the education department during the day at (205) 371-8732 or email us at mbryant18@ua.edu.