2013 Tri-Cities Memorial Weekend Knap-In, in Richland, WA

 Saturday, May 25, Sunday, 26 and Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013

CREHST Museum (Columbia River Environment, History, Science and Technology) agreed to co-sponsor a gathering of knappers in Richland, WA.  This will be held in Amon Park on the East edge of Richland next to the Columbia River.  Nearby is CREHST museum, the Richland Community Center with its Senior Center,

Allied Arts, Chinese Buffet and the Red Lion Hotel.  There is parking along the road to the site, at the boat launch and around the above nearby facilities. 

 Where: At the same place as in 2012, at the North end of Amon Park next to the boat launch with open spaces and trees for shade. This is one block east of the main North/South street of Richland, George Washington Way. 

Coming from West (Yakima Valley) on Hwy. 82, five miles after passing Benton City,  turn into Hwy I82, heading for Richland.  After crossing Yakima River bridge, make exit at overpass to George Washington Way, the main North/South street heading North through downtown portion of Richland.  On Geo. Wash. Way, after passing  the Red Lion Inn  and Sterling's Grill on right  turn right (East) on Newton St., going over the former dike to  Amon Park which is next to the Columbia river.  Turn left (North) and watch for temporary KNAP-IN sign and join the group at the site.

Coming from the Northwest on Hwy. 240 past the Hanford Reservation, when approaching the North edge of Richland, pass through Richland Access Hwy at traffic light onto Jadwin St., going South several blocks until coming to Van Giesen St. and turning left, going East to intersection with the main Street, George Washington Way.  Turn right, south, going thru the uptown portion of Richland, past the Fire Station and the Chinese Deli. Turn left on Newton Street, just before Sterling's Grill, going over the dike to Amon Park.  Turn left, (North), watching for Knap-In signs and join the group at the site.

Coming from North East on Hwy I82 past city of Pasco, or coming on Hwy. 240 from south of Richland.  Stay in right lane from the I82 overpass coming to George Washington Way.  After passing the Red Lion Inn, watch for Sterling's Grill on the right.  Immediately past it, turn right (East) on Newton St., going over the dike to Amon Park which is next to the Columbia River.  Turn left (North) towards the boat launch at the North end of Howard Amon Park.  Watch for Knap-In sign and join the group at the site.

General:  The public will have easy access to our activity, and we can expect many visitors wishing to see and learn about this ancient craft.  Visitors must wear eye protection if they try pressure flaking of rocks. 

 Being in a city park, we must clean up debris and remove equipment at the end of each day, the time of this based on the desires of attendees.

Contact for additional information:    GREG GREGER, (509) 943-3951.