Prehistoric Precision

River Bend Discovery Center

Step back in time and test your skills with an atlatl!

An atlatl (spear thrower) was a tool used by some Indigenous tribes during the Paleoindian culture and Archaic period. Atlatls were used to increase the velocity of a spear to take down large mammals in the Shenandoah Valley, such as caribou or bison.

Do you think you can hit the bullseye? Come try it out!

This program is for adults and children, and 8+.

For more information about this program, please email megan.goin@dcr.virginia.gov or call (540) 622-2262.

Parks are for everyone. Please let us know if you need special accommodations.