October is Texas Archeology Awareness Month. The Shelby County Historical Society cordially invites you and your family to experience our HANDS-ON Archeology EXPO. Great opportunity for children of all ages as well as adults. Pass this message along to boy and girl scouting groups. Grounds of the century old Weaver-Oates House, circa 1900 a.k.a. Shelby County Museum 230 Pecan Street Center, Tx 936.598.3613 Wear clothing suitable for the outdoors. Several event stations will be outside while others are indoors 6 pm Thursday October 25, 2001 Take part in Excavation of a pit Hands on interaction with arrow making and flintknapping Understand the tools and points used by the aboriginal people of North America Gain knowledge in the history of East Texas cultures Learn what looting of our archaeological sites can and has done to our history This event is FREE and OPEN to the public Refreshments will be served Cooperators: Shelby County Historical Society Shelby County Museum and Genealogy Research Library US Forest Service East Texas Archaeology Society Texas Forest Service Texas Parks and Wildlife Private Archaeologist and Stewards Texas Historical Commission