Post by L Roebuck on Jul 27, 2006 7:22:47 GMT -5
For immediate release July 25, 2006
DUNBAR CAVE STATE NATURAL AREA TO UNVEIL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS AT
DEDICATION FOR NEW CAVE GATE
PARTNERSHIP WITH FRIENDS OF DUNBAR CAVE MADE GATE PROJECT POSSIBLE
Clarksville, Tenn. - Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke will visit Dunbar Cave State Park and Natural Area on July 29, 2006 at 10 a.m. CDT for a ceremony to help dedicate the new cave gate. The gate, made possible through a cooperative effort with Friends of Dunbar Cave and the Department of Environment and Conservation, will help protect the significant archaeological findings inside the cave, while also allowing the public access to see the sights firsthand.
At Dunbar Cave, like other state parks and natural areas, we strive to maintain a balance in order to give people the opportunity to experience the significant natural and cultural treasures we have in Tennessee, while continuing to protect these valuable resources, said Commissioner Fyke. We appreciate the help and support of the Friends of Dunbar Cave for making this new tool for protection and access possible.
In addition to the friends group, Representative Kim McMillan and Senator Rosalind Kurita have long been supporters and advocates for the park.
Thirty-two prehistoric cave drawings and etchings have been discovered inside Dunbar Cave. The first discovery was made in January 2005. Jan Simek, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, has been involved in the analysis of this ancient art and will describe the findings as part of the gate dedication ceremony.
Cave tours will immediately follow the dedication ceremony. Anyone interested in the cave tour should bring a flashlight. Live Celtic and Bluegrass music will begin at 2 p.m. CDT at the natural area.
Dunbar Cave State Park and Natural Area is located in Montgomery County about one-and-a-half miles northeast of Clarksville. The site contains numerous caves and sinkholes, the most prominent being Dunbar Cave. This 8.1-mile cave has historical, natural, archaeological and geological significance. The park also features hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities and interpretive programs. For more information, visit the Web site at: www.tnstateparks.com/DunbarCave or call (931) 648-5526.
For more information contact:
Tisha Calabrese-Benton
Office (865) 594-5442
Press Release: www.tennessee.gov/environment/news/release/2006/Jul/dunbar.shtml
DUNBAR CAVE STATE NATURAL AREA TO UNVEIL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS AT
DEDICATION FOR NEW CAVE GATE
PARTNERSHIP WITH FRIENDS OF DUNBAR CAVE MADE GATE PROJECT POSSIBLE
Clarksville, Tenn. - Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke will visit Dunbar Cave State Park and Natural Area on July 29, 2006 at 10 a.m. CDT for a ceremony to help dedicate the new cave gate. The gate, made possible through a cooperative effort with Friends of Dunbar Cave and the Department of Environment and Conservation, will help protect the significant archaeological findings inside the cave, while also allowing the public access to see the sights firsthand.
At Dunbar Cave, like other state parks and natural areas, we strive to maintain a balance in order to give people the opportunity to experience the significant natural and cultural treasures we have in Tennessee, while continuing to protect these valuable resources, said Commissioner Fyke. We appreciate the help and support of the Friends of Dunbar Cave for making this new tool for protection and access possible.
In addition to the friends group, Representative Kim McMillan and Senator Rosalind Kurita have long been supporters and advocates for the park.
Thirty-two prehistoric cave drawings and etchings have been discovered inside Dunbar Cave. The first discovery was made in January 2005. Jan Simek, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, has been involved in the analysis of this ancient art and will describe the findings as part of the gate dedication ceremony.
Cave tours will immediately follow the dedication ceremony. Anyone interested in the cave tour should bring a flashlight. Live Celtic and Bluegrass music will begin at 2 p.m. CDT at the natural area.
Dunbar Cave State Park and Natural Area is located in Montgomery County about one-and-a-half miles northeast of Clarksville. The site contains numerous caves and sinkholes, the most prominent being Dunbar Cave. This 8.1-mile cave has historical, natural, archaeological and geological significance. The park also features hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities and interpretive programs. For more information, visit the Web site at: www.tnstateparks.com/DunbarCave or call (931) 648-5526.
For more information contact:
Tisha Calabrese-Benton
Office (865) 594-5442
Press Release: www.tennessee.gov/environment/news/release/2006/Jul/dunbar.shtml