Atlatls: The History of Pointy Sticks at Mission Tejas State Park | Grapeland, TX
Long weathered log cabin with a wide front porch among tall pines

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
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