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5th Annual Blast from the Past:Nacogdoches History Fair

5th Annual Blast from the Past:Nacogdoches History Fair

NACOGDOCHES- The City of Nacogdoches Historic Sites Department will host the 5th annual Blast from the Past: Nacogdoches History Fair on Saturday, October 12th from 9am to 2pm in Festival Park. Visitors will be able to take part in everything from a simulated archeological dig to making their own pottery and from throwing an atlatl to flintknapping. Our favorite oxen, Liberty and Justice, will be back this year to do a Gin Pole and Oxen demonstration. Other activities include string music, Dutch oven cooking, blacksmithing and more. The East Texas Research Center will be on hand to talk about preservation and archival techniques.  Bring your entire family to see Texas history come to life!

Please call 936-560-4441 for further information or e-mail [email protected].tx.us

Or visit our website at ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/history or find us on Facebook at “Nac Historic Sites”.