Tri-Cities/Howard Amon Park Knap-in  Memorial Day Weekend

May 26th - 28th

Greg Greger and the CREHST Museum will be hosting aknap-in over the Memorial Day weekend, May 26th through May 28th at the Richland Amon Park.

Coming from the North West 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 to Van Giesen St. and turning left, (East ) to intersection with the main street, George Washington Way.  Turn right, South,  going past the uptown portion of Richland, past the Fire Station and the City Chinese Deli. Turn left at Newton Street, just before Sterling's Grill, going over the former dike to Amon park.  Turn left (North) to the end of the park with the boat launch and parking.  Watch for temporary Knap-In sign.

Coming from West (Yakima Valley) on Hwy 82, five miles after passing West Richland, turn into Hwy I82, heading for Richland.  After crossing Yakima River ridge, make exit at overpass to George Washington Way, (the main north/south street) heading North through downtown portion of Richland.  On Geo. Washington Way, after passing  the Red Lion Inn,  watch for Sterling's Grill on right.  Immediately past it turn right (East) on Newton St., going over the former dike to Howard Amon Park which is next to the Columbia river.  Turn left (North) towards the boat launch at the North end of Amon Park.  Watch for a Knap-in temporary sign.

Coming from North East on Hwy I82 past city of Pasco, over the Columbia River, stay in right lane 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) to Newton St., going over the former dike to Howard Amon Park which is next to the Columbia river.  Turn left (North) towards the boat launch at the North end of  Amon Park.  Watch for a Knap-in temporary sign.

Coming on Hwy 240 from South past Kennewick and approaching the interchange with Hwy. I82 outside of Richland, select the lane designated for George Washington Way.  After passing the Red Lion Inn,  watch for Sterling's Grill.  Immediately past it, turn right (East) on Newton St., going over the former dyke to Howard Amon Park which is next to the Columbia River.  Turn left (North) towards the boat launch at the North end of  Amon Park.  Watch for a Knap-in temporary sign.

General:  With this Amon Park location, the public will have easy access to our activity, and we can expect to have many visitors wishing to see and learn about this ancient craft.  Visitors must wear eye protection if they wish to closely observe or try pressure flaking.  Being in a city park, we will must clean up our stone debris and remove our equipment after we cease our activities each day, as the park is open to the public in the evening . This pick up and put away time can be arranged, based on the desires of attending knappers.

At CREHST Museum, Richland's role in manufacturing atomic bomb ingredients can be viewed, also displays of Wanapum Native American Crafts and early pioneer days of thls area.

As an aid to making necessary arrangements for the event, knappers planning to attend are asked to contact the writer as soon as your plans are firm.

Contact for info. on parking, etc. :     GREG GREGER,

509  943-3951                                        1425 Marshall Ave.

                Richland, WA. 993534