Flint Knapping Presentation Oct 19

CHARLESTON – The Charleston Historical Society will be hosting “Flint Knapping – the Art of Shaping Stone Tools and Weapons by Flaking” on Sunday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m.  The program will feature guest speaker Barry Keegan, Primitive Skills Specialist.

Barry Keegan has taught many Earth skills since 1991. Barry will demonstrate Flint Knapping and will bring some of his best finds of stone artifacts spanning 7,500 years and many replica stone points and knives that he learned to make over 35 years of practice, including the first point he found at age six that got him going on this path.

The program is free to the public. Refreshments will be provided.  

The Charleston Historical Society’s headquarters is the former First Baptist Church of Charleston, located on 390 Polin Road in the Town of Charleston.  

For further information, please call 518-829-7592.