Using a few simple tools like scissors, Anne Marie Bergland and Ronnie Kelly showed how children more than 100 years ago made dolls out of corn husks. Sifting through sand and searching for artifacts delighted 20 gifted and talented students from Cable Elementary School. A couple of weeks ago, we visited the Center for Archaeological Research at UTSA and the children were fascinated, so we had to come today. Principal Oralia Gonzalez said many parents and even grandparents accompanied the children to the fair. The fair will get under way at 10 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures in HemisFair Park.
Admission is free.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase with coupons. Now in its second year, the fair is sponsored by the Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Institute of Texan Cultures and the Southern Texas Archaeological Association. The event is part of Texas Archaeology Awareness Month. This is the second year it is celebrated in the state throughout October. Other activities in San Antonio in conjunction with the monthlong observance include Fall at the Alamo Oct. 21.