Spear factor — John Beriault, an archaeologist with the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, demonstrates the use of an atlatl, an early spear-throwing device, at the Southwest Florida History and Archaeology Festival on March 25. Nearly 400 people attended the second annual festival, which included archaeologist presentations, historic portrayals, food cooked on a pioneer campfire, crafts and games, and the grand opening of new historical exhibits at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.

Courtesy of Renee Wilson / Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Spear factor — John Beriault, an archaeologist with the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, demonstrates the use of an atlatl, an early spear-throwing device, at the Southwest Florida History and Archaeology Festival on March 25. Nearly 400 people attended the second annual festival, which included archaeologist presentations, historic portrayals, food cooked on a pioneer campfire, crafts and games, and the grand opening of new historical exhibits at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.

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