World Atlatl Day

JoinPuebloGrandeMuseum and S.A.L.T. (Study of Ancient Lifeways and Technologies) in celebrating World Atlatl Day on Saturday, June 6th from 9 a.m. to noon! The Museum is celebrating by offering free admission all day, and the local primitive skills group S.A.L.T. will put on an atlatl demonstration, distance and accuracy contest.                                                                                          

The atlatl is a weapon predating the bow and arrow. Used worldwide for thousands of years, it proved an effective weapon. A stick with a hook on the end to hold the dart/spear, it increased the distance, speed, and force of the dart/spear. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed! The museum will be offering free admission and visitors can try throwing darts using the atlatl and even join in the accuracy competition. Each year, the goal of World Atlatl Day is to increase awareness and appreciation of this ancient technology and have as many people throw an atlatl on that single day as possible. Last year, we had over 300 people officially register to throw the atlatl as part of World AtlAtl Day!

World Atlatl Association was started in 1987 with the purpose of promoting the atlatl and dart. They strive to teach and share knowledge of the atlatl and promote interest and competition. They currently have members worldwide and promote accuracy competitions. SALT, Study of Ancient Lifeways and Technologies, is a local Arizona group whose mission is to teach, share, learn and practice the skills that allowed ancient people to not only survive but to thrive in their respective environments.

This event and the museum are free and open to the public, donations are welcome.  Pre-registration is not required and no experience is needed to join the atlatl competition.  For more information please call 602-495-0901 or visit our website at www.pueblogrande.com.