Before becoming president, Anson Jones made his fortune as a doctor. At a time where medicine was more art than science, what would a visit to the doctor be like? Come take a peek behind the curtain with us at Barrington as we uncover the tricks and tools of the trade.
Dig into history as the ROM celebrates International Archaeology Day! From the oldest tools ever used by hominids to the latest technology available to archaeologists, dig, decipher and uncover the secrets to our shared human past. Activites run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free with Museum admission. Digging the Greeks: Dig into Greek history with experts […]
The History Center will hold an "Archeology Fair" on Sunday, October 21, 1-4 PM to celebrate International Archaeology Day and join with the THC and TAS in promoting archeology in Texas. The Archeology Fair will feature pottery making, tools of early people, weaving, face-painting, archery and building a wiki-up. Learn more about regional archeology and […]
Archaeology as Scene of Culture: Voices of Things is an Art-Archaeological Performance. Artifacts that move and speak will be shown in scenic images, matter articulations, and historical personages. We are going to create dramatic art that examines communication and the dialogue between audience and things. The archaeological objects and their replicas will be key translators and communicators […]
Learn about the Penniman family through a tour of their home and stories of their travels. Examine the lifestyle, hardships, and adventures of a whaling family. Reservation Required
Curator and one of the author of the successful exhibition The Celts inn the National Museum Viktoria Čisťakova will guide you through the exhibition and will show you the most interesting exhibits and surprising facts from the time whan the Celts ruled the Czech Lands.
Relive the excitement from your first Witte field trip at Field Trip Flashback! Delve into experimental archaeology to explore the ancient techniques and materials and learn how the people of the lower Pecos region lived 4,000 years ago. $30 for members, $35 for non-members. 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Civil War is one of the most important events in the history of our country. South Carolina played a key role in the development and ending of the war. Hilton Head Island was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Find out why they were here and how they spent their […]
In celebration of the City of San Antonio’s Tricentennial, special presentation sessions, in addition to those generally offered, will focus on Spanish Colonial archeological investigations in San Antonio and through the American Southwest, Florida, and Mexico. Professional and avocational archeologists, historians, conservationists, preservationists, and the general public are invited to attend this meeting and learn […]
There will be a public archaeological excavation at Camp Shelby that will investigate a site with occupations dating to the prehistoric and historic periods.
