Photos Courtesy of Diane
The Sacajawea Heritage Days Knap-in is held in conjunction with the Heritage Days Celebration at Sacajawea State Park
in Pasco, WA, September 29th and 30th. The Park is situated at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers where Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery once camped and celebrates their historic journey.
As part of that celebration, 5th and 6th graders from the three school discticts of the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick and Pasco) are brought to the park on Friday the 29th to witness a variety of historical re-enactments.
These include Native America Dancers and Singers, Corps of Discovery, Mountain Men, Flintknappers and Pioneers.
Although just one of many of the groups represented, the Puget Sound Knappers are certainly one of the biggest draws, demonstrating the ancient art of flintknapping.
With tables of display items and several PSK members demonstrating flintknapping, the school kids were able to see and touch what Lewis and Clark did.
PSK members demonstrated to several hundred students on Friday alone and probably and equal amount the next day when the Park was open to the public. Many of the students returned to get some "hands-on" experience, many accompanied by parent and friends.
All‐in‐all, it was a busy but rewarding weekend for all of the PSK members who participated. Special kudos for our hosts - Rick Tobin, Steve Sontag, Frank and Mary Lou Omstead and Marvin Barger!
Part of the Sacajawea Gang! (left to right) Jim and Beverly Keffer, Rick Tobin (Rick's wife photogapher), Frank and Mary Lou Omstead, Steve Sontag, Walter, Holly and Mick Hill and Diane and Marvin Barger
