
Atlatls: The History of Pointy Sticks at Mission Tejas State Park
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Rice Family Log Home (Mission Tejas State Park)
Town: Grapeland
Address:
19343 State Highway 21 E, Grapeland, TX 75844
Cost: Free
Meet at the historic Rice Family Log Home to learn how early Texans used the atlatl, a spear-throwing tool that predates the bow and arrow by thousands of years. A ranger walks families through the history and, weather permitting, a short throwing demonstration. Park entry fee applies but the program is free.
Format: In-Person