

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hands-On History Day 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for another year of family fun at Hands-On History Day!🎉 

This all-ages event will be filled with interactive activities, including crafts, atlatl dart throwing, and artifact handling.🎨🏹

We’re also celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of our Visitor’s Center—come explore the newly renovated space featuring brand-new exhibits!✨

A silent auction will take place during the event, with proceeds benefiting the Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club. Concessions and souvenirs will also be available (cash only).🎟️

The gate opens at 9 a.m., and the day will include a special presentation from our Site Director, Dr. Brendon Asher at 11 a.m. 

We can't wait to see you there for a day of history, community, and fun!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portales/hands-on-history-day/200029721301127
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 73

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029721301127?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portales-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portales
- **state**: NM
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 508 Route 467, Portales, NM, United States, New Mexico 88130
- **lat**: 34.27643
- **long**: -103.32224
- **full address**: 508 Route 467, Portales, NM, United States, New Mexico 88130

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Blackwater Draw NHL and Museum (https://allevents.in/org/blackwater-draw-nhl-and-museum/15334761)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 508 Route 467, Portales, NM, United States, New Mexico 88130
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blackwater Draw NHL and Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hands-On History Day  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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