Quilled Pens and Oak Gall Ink

 07/11/2026  |  09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Education and Outreach - Minimum Age Required

Quilled Pens and Oak Gall Ink In honor of America’s 250th birthday, carve a quill pen and use ink exactly like they used to write our Declaration of Independence. The wild turkey feathers and ink are locally sourced from nearby areas. Learn the history of making pens and ink and how to write using your quill pen and ink. Please bring a sharp #11 X-Acto knife for this project, as supplies are limited. The rest of supplies should be provided, and registration is required. Audience: 14+ Dogs Permitted Fee: No activity fee, but valid park pass is still required Time Duration: 3-4 Hours Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: Visitor Center Conference Room https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/D/CMSP/Calendar Contact for questions: Cheyenne Mountain State Park: 719-576-2016 [email protected]

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Sam Owens

Naturalist

Cheyenne Mountain State Park 

P 719-576-2016
410 JL Ranch Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80926