Where the Water is Shallow & the Current is Strong: Stone Weirs of the Yadkin River.
Dr. David Cranford, Assistant State Archaeologist, NC Office of State Archaeology will discuss the importance of fish weirs to the Indians and early settlers of the Yadkin Valley Region. Join us for an interesting presentation on Fish Wiers. David, has been researching fish weirs in North Carolina and has some more information to share:
"Fish weirs, sometimes called fish traps, are basically any structure used in an aquatic setting such as a river, estuary, or coastline, that funnel or corral fish making them easier to catch and harvest.”
Though often overlooked, stone fish weirs are relatively common archaeological features in many swift-flowing rivers and streams above the fall-line across the eastern United States. Often seen as "V" or "W"-shaped stone alignments, these highly efficient fishing structures were used extensively throughout the pre-colonial and historic periods, some potentially dating back millennia and represent an important part of our cultural landscape. David will discuss the many different types of fish weirs that can be found worldwide and how their shapes help determine where they are located. Learn about archaeological approaches to studying fish weir sites and hear about some of the initial findings and insights of the North Carolina Fish Weir Archaeological Project that has documented more than 800 potential fish weirs.
Free, although donations are appreciated.
Call for more information: 336-325-2298
Horne Creek Farm State Historic Site
308 Horne Creek Farm Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043