Make clay pots using ancient techniques, test your skills using an ancient spear thrower (atlatl), weave a mat using palm fronds, use a pumpdrill to make a pendant, and participate in a mock dig. This year they've added an artifact identifications station. If you have an artifact or a collection of artifacts and would like […]
The SCDNR Archaeology, Aquatic Education and Diversity Outreach teams will have activity and information tables at this event. Imagine making your own slime, talking turkey, driving a championship robot, becoming a TV meteorologist, or traveling through a virtual representation of outer space. These are just a few of the many activities planned for the 34th […]
On Saturday, Oct. 5, visitors to Poverty Point World Heritage Site are invited to take part in a ranger-led demonstration of crafting prehistoric-styled pottery similar to the pieces which the Native Americans fashioned more than 3,500 years ago. The event will begin with the demonstration at 10:30 a.m., followed by an opportunity for visitors to […]
The Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology in partnership with Meadowcroft Museum and the Heinz Historical Center are sponsoring the fourth annual archaeology workshop during archaeology month on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The theme of the workshop is “Perishable Technologies: The Importance of Organics for Expanding our Understanding of the Past”. […]
Saturdays and Sundays, October 5–27 12:00 and 2:00 pm Each weekend in October, celebrate California Archaeology Month! The Near East meets the West as we look at traditions from both ancient Israel and California. Through demonstrations and drop-in activities, discover how people of the past interacted with their surrounding resources. Saturday, October 5: Make a […]
Visitors will make art with natural materials based on The American Girls' Handy Book. The book encourages us to "not look far for suggestion" for our art. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a book of poems "The Seaside and the Fireside" in 1850. The handy book quotes the poem Gaspar Becerra from that book: "O thou […]
Learn about edible and useful plants that can be gathered in the fall! This is an outdoor workshop and requires hiking on ungroomed trails. Those with mobility issues may find this hike difficult. Please wear comfortable shoes, wear weather appropriate attire, and bring a water bottle. Bug spray and sunscreen may also be necessary. This […]
Working on inventorying curated station collections
Fab Labs are using 3D technology in a different way to look at artifacts from the ancient past. Join the Muskogee STEAM Center for this free clinic on how archaeologists are using 3D printers to recreate artifacts for classroom use or personal exploration. Participants will learn the applications of 3D printing and Sketchfab Archaeology to […]
Learn first-hand how to help your students practice the basics of inquiry-based learning through crosscurricular lessons that teach archaeology and cultural understanding. Archaeology is an excellent tool for cross-curricular education. Subjects covered in the workshops will include science, mathematics, social studies, history, language arts, geography, and the arts. More information about Project Archaeology can be […]
