
The 3rd Annual U.S.M. Knap-In
The history of the U.S.M. knap-in
The USM Knap-In was begun by students in 2006. Geography-Anthropology major Matthew Rowe and GASA saw the Knap-In as a way to generate interest in archaeology, anthropology and geography. The event brought knowledge about prehistoric life and the importance of cultural preservation to the public, as well as students. Matt and the other founders of the event have since graduated, but they left behind a firm base on which to build future Knap-Ins. We are pleased this year to have already gone above and beyond their expectations, and our own!


Neolithics Flintknapping Supply House
Thunderbird Atlatl
Maine Archaeological Society
New Hampshire Archaeological Society
Eastern Mountain Sports
Native Way Flintknapping Supply
Want to help?
If you are interested in volunteering your time or skills for this event, please contact us by sending an email to: help@usmknapin.comwise words
"A man rising in the world is not concerned with history; he is too busy making it. But a citizen with a fixed place in the community wants to acquire a glorious past just as he acquires antique furniture. By that past he is reassured of his present importance; in it he finds strength to face the dangers that lie in front of him." ~ Malcolm Cowley