“It Belongs in a Museum!” Archaeological Highlights of the OCHM
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA, United StatesTake a special, guided tour with our curator as he highlights the archaeological finds throughout our museum.
Take a special, guided tour with our curator as he highlights the archaeological finds throughout our museum.
Join Archaeologist Dan Zoto and other members of the CCMNH Archaeology team. View artifacts from local excavations including from the Wing Island Archaeology Project, and learn about the archaeology of the area. Visitors are encouraged bring artifacts for identification.
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 […]
Join cemetery enthusiasts Pegee Malcolm and members of the Warwick Commission on Historical Cemeteries for a photographic scavenger hunt at historic Brayton Cemetery. Bring the kids along for this fun family outdoor event. As you stroll through this 6-acre cemetery, be on the lookout for clues—and compete for prizes. Learn about the Civil War, some […]
Join our site archeologist, Dr. Sarah Chesney for a walk around our grounds that will show you our most recent archeological investigations. Get the inside scoop about what is planned for the future!
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 […]
Dig to solve a literary riddle! Participants will dig in sand boxes and learn excavation techniques from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Heritage Trust to discover artifacts. After all the artifacts are discovered, the group will decide which popular children's book the artifacts are from.
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 […]
Students at Archaeology Homeschool Day will experience the trade, tools, and discoveries of archaeologists. Hands-on activities will engage students in archaeological practices including a mock dig, metal detecting and much more. Students will also participate in recreating famous archaeological discoveries. Appropriate for students of all ages, but most appropriate for K-8. Reservations are required for […]
Come join a celebration of Big Bend National Park's 75th birthday. Organizations working in the park will have tables presenting their work, cake will be served, and live music.