Discover ancient skills at S’edav Va’aki Museum’s free event this March

S’edav Va’aki Museum’s 23rd Ancient Technology Day will take place on March 8, 2025. Come enjoy demos, crafts, and history—all for free!

Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of ancient technologies at Phoenix’s premier cultural event. The S’edav Va’aki Museum is hosting its 23rd annual Ancient Technology Day, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience hands-on demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts that shaped Arizona’s rich cultural heritage.

Experience ancient technologies firsthand

On Saturday, March 8th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of interactive demonstrations showcasing the ingenuity of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. The event features expert-led stations where guests can try their hand at traditional skills, including:

• Flint knapping
• Atlatl throwing
• Fire making with S.A.L.T.
• Basket weaving
• Shell jewelry etching
• Ceramic pottery
• Bow making

European settler crafts and special demonstrations

The event also highlights early European settler technologies, featuring special demonstrations by the Lacey Ladies and the Teleraña Fiber Arts Guild. Visitors can observe and learn about:

• Traditional bobbin lace making
• Blanket weaving techniques
• Adobe brick making (with take-home opportunities)

Family-friendly activities and education

Beyond the technical demonstrations, the event offers free craft activities for all ages, artifact show-and-tell stations, educational presentations about local wildlife, and complimentary museum admission for the entire day.

For additional information about this free community event, visitors can visit phoenix.gov/SVmuseum or call (602) 495-0901.

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