Park Happenings

Event Details

Join park interpreters and staff for a hands-on experience in historic tomahawk throwing. Learn basic safety, technique, and the cultural context of this skill before testing your aim in a friendly, guided competition.

What’s Included:

• • Demonstration of tomahawk types and their traditional uses
• • Safety briefing of equipment
• • Individual instruction on grip, stance, throwing distance, and release
• • Target practice with staff supervision and constructive feedback

Behind the Scenes – Park Staff Involvement

This program is led by professional staff will

• ensure each participant receives a personalized safety and technique orientation
• supervise throughout to maintain safety standards (equipment is sanitized between users)
• infuse historical insights—highlighting how tomahawks were used by frontiersmen and indigenous peoples

Participant Details

• Capacity: Limited spots (first-come, first-served during registration)
• Age: 10+ Open to most ages, though children may require adult supervision—check with park staff during registration
• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly—no prior experience required
• What to Bring:
• Closed-toe shoes
• Comfortable clothing
• Water (outdoor activity)

Why It’s Worth It

• Cultural connection: Explore a traditional skill which was both a tool and a weapon in early American history
• Unique experience: A fun and memorable challenge for families and history enthusiasts
• Guided learning: Benefit from expert instruction in a safe, structured environment