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Making Alabama Bicentennial Exhibit

Alabama State Capitol 600 Dexter Ave, Montgomery

Alabama's history, culture and humanities is a part of this impressive traveling exhibit. It features eight periods of history - from becoming a territory to achieving statehood and beyond. For […]

Exhibit: Lubbock Landmark Lake Online Exhibit

Lubbock Lake Landmark online only exhibit, Lubbock

Lubbock Lake Landmark, also known as Lubbock Lake Site, is an important archeological site and natural history preserve in Lubbock. There is evidence of ancient people and extinct animals of […]

Texas Archeology Awareness Exhibit

McLennan Community College Library 1400 College Dr, Waco

A Texas Archeology Month exhibit and outreach materials are featured at the McLennan Community College Library throughout the month of October. Mon-Thur 7:30am-10pm; Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 9am-3pm; Sun 3pm-9pm

Digging Up The Past

Biloxi Public Library 580 Howard Avenue, Biloxi

An educational display at the library on the archaeology and history of the Gulf Coast and the associated resources available at the Biloxi Public Library on these topics.

Wilkinson County Mound Exhibit

Wilkinson County Museum Bank St & Boston Row, Woodville

This exhibit focuses on Native American mound sites in Mississippi and Louisiana. Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clean-up of Soldier’s Water Hole historical marker and site

Soldier's Water Hole CR 422, Brady

The main project focus during 2019-2020 of the McCulloch County Historical Commission (located in Brady) is the surveying/repairing and publicizing/promoting of the county's 21 state historical markers. The commission is […]

Gravestone Symbols and their Meaning in Evergreen Cemetery

Evergreen Cemetery 560 Evergreen Street, Paris

As part of Archeology Month, the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site is presenting "Gravestone Symbols and their Meanings in Evergreen." Gravestones are very personal things, used to represent […]

2019 Hawaiian Archaeology Conference

Kona Imin Center 76-5877 Old Government Road, Holualoa

The SHA conference will be the capstone event for Archaeology Week in Hawaiʻi, October 21 to 27. We encourage you to arrive early in the week so that you are […]

REARC: Conference on Reconstructive and Experimental Archaeology

University of Mary Washington 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg

Reconstructive and experimental archaeologists strive to expand our archaeological understanding of the past by attempting to recreate material culture, technology, or life-ways by using the same materials, techniques, and strategies […]

Primitive Skills Workshop

Ozark Natural Science Center 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville

Learn the skills of ancient people while exploring the Ozark wilderness in this day-long workshop at the Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC). The morning starts with a hike to discover […]

Archaeology of Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms

Discover the ancient peoples who were defined by the arid landscape of what is now Joshua Tree National Park. Daniel McCarthy will discuss how archaeologists study human culture through material […]

Ongoing

MOOC Discovering Greek & Roman Cities

In this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), an international team of experts from six different universities explore the many facets of Greek and Roman cities. They discuss mega cities like […]

Archaeology for All: 2nd Externadista Archaeology Week

Universidad Externado de Colombia Calle 12 No. 1-17 Este, Bogotá

Within the framework of the world-wide commemoration of International Archaeology Day held by the Archaeological Institute of America on the third Saturday of October every year, the Archaeology program at […]

Blackwater Draw Atlatl Competition

Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark 508 NM Highway 67, Portales

The Blackwater Draw Atlatl Competition will be held this year in conjunction with the New Mexico Archaeology Fair on Saturday, October 26. The event will be at the Blackwater Draw […]

4th Annual Intertribal Basketry Summit

Paragon Casino Resort Ballrooms 711 Paragon Pl, Markaville

Basket weavers from regional American Indian communities will be demonstrating Southeast basket traditions using long leaf pine needle, river cane, and palmetto. The Summit will be an informal forum allowing […]

Archaeology of Joshua Tree National Park

Oasis Visitor Center at Joshua Tree National Park 74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms

Discover the ancient peoples who were defined by the arid landscape of what is now Joshua Tree National Park. Anthropologist Daniel McCarthy, who has extensive experience leading archaeology field studies […]

A Walk Through History

Willow Wild Cemetery 1220 W. 7th St, Bonham

The program, hosted by the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Fannin County Historical Commission, will offer a free gravesite walking tour of prominent community members, associates and […]

Recurring

Great Delta Bear Affair Mound Tours

Rolling Fork Visitors Center & Museum 380 Walnut Street, Rolling Fork

Archaeologist Sam Brookes will conduct Native American mound tours at the Great Delta Bear Affair. The tour will include Rolling Fork, Carter, and Mont Helena mounds. Brookes will talk about […]

Lecture

Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N Main Street, Boerne

Frank Binetti will provide a lecture on archaeology that is open to the public.

Perryton Family Archaeology Day

Museum of the Plains 1200 North Main, Perryton

Activities will include atlatl spear throwing, rabbit stick toss, archaeology dig, Kiowa ledger and teepee art, native american game, reenactors and more. Sponsored by Museum of the Plains.

Archaeology Day

St Tammany Parish Library Madisonville Branch 1123 Main Street, Madisonville

Join us as we host a day of fun-filled activities highlighting Louisiana's culture history and the field of archaeology. Participants can throw a spear using an atlatl (an ancient spear […]

Fall Field Day

12000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce

Each fall the Archaeological Society of South Carolina sponsors a free gathering of archaeologists, prehistoric and historic skills demonstrators, story tellers, and others, who present how the people of South […]

Point in Time

San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park 148 Old Fort Road, St. Marks

Point in Time - A Celebration of Archaeology and Heritage! TALLAHASSEE– The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park and the National Park Service’s Southeast […]

International Archaeology Day

Presidio Archaeology Lab 49 Moraga Ave, San Francisco

Help The Presidio of San Francisco archaeologists celebrate International Archaeology Day with a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Meet local archaeologists and take a look behind the scenes […]

Fun with Broken Dishes

History Workshop Building at Historic Deerfield 80 Old Main Street, Deerfield

Come to the History Workshop today and have fun puzzling pieces of broken pottery back together. Work together to put cups, plates, mugs and bowls back together with tape. Learn […]

Timucuan Technology: Pottery

MacDonald House 38 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

Learn about the advent of pottery in Florida, and do hands-on experimentation using play-doh to explore pottery-making and -decorating technology. The lesson also teaches about how pottery can help archaeologists […]

Archeology Day Open House

Sam Rayburn State Historic Site 890 W State Hwy. 56, Bonham

Join us for our Archeology Day Open House with free tours of the Rayburn family home every 30 minutes and outside activities for the children.

Experiencing Archeology

Pipestone National Monument 36 Reservation Ave, Pipestone

From 1 PM-4 PM on October 26, 2019, Pipestone National Monument staff are excited to host “Experiencing Archeology” to celebrate International Archaeology Day. Pipestone National Monument’s mission includes archeological research […]

2nd Annual Spooktacular

Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site, 1738 FM 2705, Mexia

Come and join the Confederate Reunion Grounds for a Spooktacular Fall Festival! There will be candy, crafts and games galore. You can even get your face painted and play Trap […]

A Bewitching Affair at the Maxey House

Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site 812 South Church Street, Paris

Did you know that Halloween was not always about costumes and trick-or-treating? To turn-of-the-20th century Americans, it was a holiday for love and romance. Come learn about and participate in […]

Night Hike

Poverty Point World Heritage Site 6859 LA-577, Pioneer

Visitors can enjoy a nature-based night hike among the ancient mounds. Also included in the program is identifying the various animal furs in the museum, followed by an owl prowl. […]

Shards and Chard

The Adams Center 33 Summer Street, Kingston

To celebrate this year's Massachusetts Archaeology Month, archaeologists Dianna Doucette, Erin Flynn, and Suzanne Cherau of the Public Archaeology Lab will discuss how the cultural materials recovered from two excavations […]

Maxey by Candlelight

Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site 812 South Church Street, Paris

It is said things look different in the dark, and that is true of the Sam Bell Maxey House, especially around Halloween. The Maxey House will be open late on […]