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(Up-dated 29/Jan./'08)

Comments:

"Couldn't learn more with a time machine" another

"Such enthusiasm, such skill, such knowledge all presented in an interesting and understanding way" another

"What a wonderful addition to our seminar! What a team you are! Marilyn, you're an amazing storyteller! Having you here to begin the seminar, couldn't have been more perfect. Larry, your knowledge is captivating! Stories-N-Stones will be remembered by all." another

"Your enthusiasm and excitement for experimental archaeology, comes through loud and clear" another

 Larry's program was: "Fantastic! held our attention every minute." another

"...this was unexpectedly interesting. I had no particular interest in the material , but Larry held my attention for the allotted time, and more".  another

"...super duper stuff" and another

There are program listings, for 2008, at the bottom of this page.

Knapping classes at Cahokia Mounds

Our January flintknapping class was a success. We'll try for another class in October. Stay tuned.

All Cahokia Mounds classes start at noon and go to 4 PM. Knapping students are asked to wear long pants.  Students must be over 14 years old.  All flint/chert, tools, safety equipment, and instruction will be provided by Larry. Students wishing to bring their own materials or tools, may do so. The fee is $30.00 per person or $25.00  for students  (with valid ID cards) or Cahokia Mounds Museum Society members.  Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call Cahokia at. (618) 346-5160

Class size:                    Minimum=5 students                         Maximum=25 students

If you are registered and the class has to be cancelled, Larry will phone you to let you know. Please, be sure to leave your full phone # , when registering.

Center for American Archaeology.

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The thumbnail above shows Larry's set-up for his programs. New items are added every now and then.

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 Larry presents hands-on programs in experimental archaeology to schools, libraries, and civic organizations around the country. He offers classes in spear-throwing with the atlatl, flintknapping, cordage, and pottery. He also offers  classes to introduce students to other primitive skills. Larry stresses that primitive skills are not only attributable to Native Americans but are also part of the heritage of all of us. Somewhere in the past, our relatives also used and practiced  these ancient crafts.                                                                (PhotoLK)

Larry can adapt programs to fit  your specific needs.

To contact Larry for more information or to book a program, write to: megalithics@hotmail.com                        

or call: (618) 397-1377

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(Photo LK)  This is Larry's set-up at Emanuelle Lutheran school in Wentzville Mo. The students (grades K thru 8) are ready to make arrowheads. Larry has provided the flint, pressure flakers, knapping boards (some with shoe soles attached), and safety glasses. Larry also supplies small plastic zip-lock bags for the students to use to keep the arrowheads from cutting a hole in their pocket on the way home.

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 Here, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School (O'Fallon Mo.) students  make cordage from cattails.

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 An incomplete cattail cord.

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Larry, also does cordage with your school colors. In this case, red and white for Ft. Zumwalt. Cords can be made from natural fibers such as jute or stinging nettle. The cords can be completed in about 1/2 hour per class (30 or less). Add 15 minutes to the stinging nettle class for fiber preparation and Larry needs to have enough nettle on hand, so check on it's availability.

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Throwing a spear with an atlatl at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School. Spear throwing with an atlatl can be accomplished in about 1/2 hour per class with about 25 to 30 students per class. A field (30 yards X 100 yards) is needed for this program.

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                      Some of the arrowheads made by students from Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School, during the 2007 classes. The plastic bags are used to carry the arrowheads home, without cutting a hole in their pockets.

Flintknapping at FT. Zumwalt. Larry offers flintknapping classes so children can make their own arrowheads. Larry provides all tools, materials, safety equipment, and instruction. This program takes from 1/2 hour to 1 hour per class and is dependant on the availability of flint chips for the students to use. So, give Larry early notice if you'd like this presentation.

  Larry, and     Marilyn, at Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, after presenting Stories-N-Stones.  25/March/'07

Larry, along with his storyteller wife, Marilyn, have created a program that combines ancient stories with experimental archaeology. Marilyn's part of the  program consists of stories where stone tools are used. Larry's section explains how the tools, mentioned in the stories, are made and used. Marilyn returns after Larry is through and tells another ancient story. The program takes about 45 minutes and a 15 minute question-and-answer period is advised. The Kinsella's have performed "Stories-N-Stones" over 80 times and would like to present this unique program to your organization, school, or library.

Contact Larry at: megalithics@hotmail.com

Larry’s Programs on Archaeology, flintknapping,

and experimental archaeology

2008

(Many more dates will be added as they are booked)

January

19)                                Lewis and Clark Library Showcase

23)                                 Belleville Quail Club

24)                                Washington University World Archaeology class

26)                                Cahokia Mounds flintknapping class

29)                               Washington University archaeology class

February

1)                                 Evergreen (Chicago area)

7)                                visit Gilcrease Institute (Tulsa)

8)                                visit Alibates Quarries (Amarillo)

9-17)                           Wintercount (south of Phoenix)

March

7-9)                              Collinsville Artifact Show

27)                               Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Archaeology class

29)                               Boy Scout Indian Lore Merit Badge Workshop (Cahokia Mounds)

April

4-6)                                 Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology annual meeting

19)                                  Crete Library, Crete, Il.

21)                                  Freeburg Rotary Club, Freeburg, Il.

24-25)                             Earth Days at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, Belleville, Il.

May

4)                                          The 41st Annual Kinsella Mushroom Fry

10)                                        Ol' Town Festival, Dillard Mill, Mo

15-18)                                  Osage Knap-in , Booneville, Mo.

June

5-8)                                Devil's Hole Knap-in Fairview Heights, Il.

24)                                 Sherman Library, Sherman, Il.

July

5-13)                             Family Summit, Portland, Or.  (Photos by Carla Brown)

August

2)                                  Archaeology Day Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville, Il.

September

11-21)                           Rabbit Stick, Rexburg, Id.

26- 27-28)                    Angel Mounds, Evansville, In.

October                     

1)                                  Todd Hall, Columbia, Il.

November

12-15)                            Southeastern Archaeological Conference, Charlotte, NC.

December

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