The next meeting is Tuesday, May 27th, 6:00p gather, 6:30p business, 7:00p program: The Art of Flint Knapping
Ron Sundholm and Ronnie Clark will show tools, techniques, and products of the art of flint knapping.
Meeting Location: South Conference Room at the HGMS Ed Center, 7901 Bailey Cove Road SE, Huntsville.
Did You Know?
The Magic of Marble Festival celebrates Sylacauga marble, Alabama’s state rock. This year, the festival runs from April 1-12 in Sylacauga, Alabama. The Sylacauga Marble Quarry is the only producer of marble for sculpting and building construction. For more information, see facebook.com/marblefestival or magicofmarblefestival.com
May: Emerald – The most valued variety of beryl, emerald was once cherished by Spanish conquistadors, Inca kings, Moguls, and pharaohs. Today, fine emeralds come from Africa, South America, and Central Asia. Source: Gemological Institute of America
