Learn about recent archaeological investigations at Van Meter State Park April 10

Visitors are invited to attend a lecture given by Professor Jack H. Ray on an archaeological project conducted at Van Meter State Park near Miami. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the presentation

will take place at Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 in Van Meter State Park.

Jack H. Ray, professor at Missouri State University Center for Archaeological Research, will present an overview of the archaeological survey that was conducted in the fall of 2013. He will discuss the archeological sites that date between 2,000 and 300 years, with a focus on those associated with large-scale quarrying of high-quality chert. This chert was processed into stone tools such as spear points, arrowheads, knives and scrapers.

Entrance to the cultural center is free and open to the public. Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays from October through March.

Van Meter state Park is located 12 miles northwest of Marshall on Highway 122. For more information about the event, contact the park at (660) 886-7537. For information about state parks and historic sites, visitmostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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Bring your ideas to an informational meeting at Van Meter State Park July 23

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO JULY 13, 2011 -- The public is invited to bring their ideas to an informational meeting on Saturday, July 23 at Van Meter State Park near Miami.  The informational meeting will begin at 2 p.m. in Missouri’s American Indian Cultural Center located in Van Meter State Park and is open to the public.

Recent accomplishments at the park and future plans will be highlighted during the informational meeting. These include many projects by the State Youth Corps. Refreshments will be served.

Visitors are invited to share comments on the park’s services and operations. This informational meeting is part of an ongoing effort to ensure citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

Van Meter State Park is located 12 miles northwest of Marshall on Highway 122 in Saline County. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park at 660-886-7537 or by calling the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf).  For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.