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Archaeology Fair

October 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

Marquette Regional History Center
145 W Spring Street
Marquette, MI 49855 United States


This October the Marquette Regional History Center is joining hundreds of organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day. For the 12th year, our fair will provide a look at archaeology in our region and world-wide. Hands-on learning for all ages. Multiple booths both indoors and outdoors feature various displays and activities.

This year, we have a special presentation during the fair, at 11:30:
“Cosa: Excavations of a ‘Typical’ Latin Colony in Italy”
Archaeologist Melissa Ludke will present on the excavation of a Roman bath house. As an archaeological park and small town in Italy, Cosa has endured a long history of occupation from 273 BCE under the Romans to a small settlement during the Medieval period, and beyond. Join us at 11:30 to learn about the historical development of a colony that has been excavated since 1948. Ludke’s talk will touch on the history of the site, the archaeological exploration of various areas in the town, and ongoing excavations of a Roman bath by Florida State University. Working at this site since 2016, Ludke is currently participating in new investigations of a house and potential marketplace. She will present on exciting objects discovered at the site, including ancient coinage, which is one of her research specialties.

Register your booth to participate in our fair, up until October 11th! https://www.marquettehistory.org/archaeology-booth-reg.html

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Details

Date:
October 19, 2024
Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
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Website:
https://www.marquettehistory.org/things-to-do.html#current

Contact

Betsy Rutz
Phone
906-226-3571
Email
betsy@marquettehistory.org
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Venue

Marquette Regional History Center
145 W Spring Street
Marquette, MI 49855 United States
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Phone
906-226-3571
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