Name: Archaeology Day
Start: 2025-09-06T10:00:00-05:00
Location: 13041 State Hwy. 104, DeSoto, MO, United States, Missouri 63020

Join us for a fun day of archaeology at the park!
Event schedule:
Archaeology activities and demonstrations – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shelter #2
Stop by Shelter #2 in the Big River Day-Use Area to check out a variety of interactive activities and demonstrations. View interesting archaeological artifacts and see a demonstration of flint knapping.
Petroglyph tour – 2 p.m. at the petroglyph site
Join park staff for a guided tour of the petroglyphs, the park's history carved in stone. Learn about these Misssippian-era carvings, the culture and community that created them, and proposed interpretations. Enjoy a short stroll on a covered walkway with interpreting panels highlighting the cultural features.
This event will be held in collaboration with the Three Rivers Chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society. All activities are free open to the public, and there is no need to register. For more information, call the park office at 636-586-5768.