Over the next several years, we will be examining a number of different archaeological sites. What makes Montpelier a wonderful property for surveys and excavations is its relative undisturbed condition. All of the sites we excavate have never been plowed–and most were abandoned in the 1840s, leaving the archaeological features in pristine condition. This season […]
Cochineal, a tiny insect found on certain species of Oaxacan cacti, was harvested for millennia by Indigenous peoples to dye fabrics a vibrant red color. But following the European invasion […]
The Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy are proud to present The Odyssey: A Retelling, by Lisa Bachman Jones in the East Gallery of the Parthenon from June 23 through January 8. Jones is a Nashville-based artist interested in entropy and interconnectivity. Working across disciplines, she investigates the everyday through a lens of care. In preparation […]
Thursdays, 7-9pm $ = Free 21 and over only Fighting Hand Brewing Co. has weekly trivia every Thursday, but you can join every week in October for a special round of Louisiana Archaeology questions! Teams limited to 6 members. For more information, visit www.fightinghandbrewing.com www.facebook.com/fightinghandbrewing www.instagram.com/fightinghandbrewing
To kick off Texas Archeology Month, join the Denton County Historical Commission for the Denton Dig It! Archaeology Fair at the Denton County Historical Park in Denton, Texas on Saturday October 1 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Visit the Fair’s activities located between the Taylor Log Cabin and the Denton County African American Museum […]
The Association for Washington Archaeology (AWA) East Group announces that we are resuming Spokane Archaeology Day in 2022 on the beautiful grounds of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture! As in previous years (2018-2019), we have many activities already planned, including: an atlatl toss, flintknapping, historic and precontact material analysis and site interpretation, ethnobotany […]
Join us for a special day exploring Ohio archaeology! - Bring your artifacts for identification - Meet professional archaeologists from all over Ohio - Work clay to make a pot - Use an altatl - See flint knappers in action - Get your hands dirty on a 'dig' - Tour our new exhibit 'Indigenous Wonders […]
Saturday, October 1, 11am-12pm Tuesday, October 4, 6-7pm Wednesday, October 5th, 10-11am $ = Free, Registration Required Ages 6-15 Treasure Stones: Unearth Louisiana's past at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. Hidden in the treasure stones, you will find replicas of artifacts from Watson Brake, Poverty Point, Markville, and Melrose Plantation. Each attendee will have a […]
Saturday, October 1, 3-4pm $ = $4 per person between ages 4 and 61 Family Friendly Destruction 160 Years Later: How Buried Cannon Balls Can Still Explode at Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site. A talk on the dangers of unstable ordnance beneath the ground.
Saturday, October 1, 3-6pm $ = Free Family friendly The Division of Archaeology and the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area will be at Bayou Teche Brewing from 3-6pm to promote and discuss Atchafalaya Month and Archaeology Month! Stop by for a special surprise to celebrate Atchafalaya Month! #LouisianaArchaeology #CominAtcha #ArchAtcha
