New archeological exhibits unveiled at Headwaters at the Comal

Headwaters at the Comal unveiled three outdoor archaeology exhibits highlighting more than 8,000 years of human history at the site on Sept. 30.

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The new exhibits help expand the nonprofit's educational resources that focus on conservation and cultural history, according to a news release. Visitors can learn about early inhabitants of Comal Springs and the surrounding area by:

• Examining replica stone tools uncovered at the site

• Reviewing information about how early inhabitants used earthen ovens to prepare food

• Reading a timeline that traces the generations of people who have gathered around the springs for thousands of years

Nancy Pappas, managing director of Headwaters at the Comal, said the exhibits bring thousands of years of history to life, allowing people to easily explore and understand that history.

“We want visitors to walk away knowing a little more about the people who came before us and recognizing that the springs and natural resources we care for today have been important to this community for generations," Pappas said in a news release.

One more thing

Headwaters at the Comal is New Braunfels Utilities' conservation legacy project. NBU CEO Ryan Kelso said he is especially excited for students to visit the site.

"A student can come here, see these exhibits, learn about the people who were here thousands of years ago and begin to understand that history," Kelso said.

The exhibits are open Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendees can register online and purchase tickets at www.tickettailor.com/events/headwaters/733635.