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SUMMARY:International Archaeology Day at the Parthenon
DESCRIPTION:On October 18\, 2025\, the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society and the Nashville Parthenon are teaming up to join hundreds of archaeological organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day and the Tennessee STEAM Festival. Museum visitors at this archaeology fair event will view two special exhibits\, Goddess In Progress in the East Gallery and The Role of Replica in the West Gallery\, explore Level 2’s replica interior of the ancient Parthenon\, participate in activity stations\, and earn an “Official Archaeologist of the Nashville Parthenon” sticker! Stop by activity stations from 9 AM – 12 PM. \nWhat is international archaeology Day at the Parthenon?\nInternational Archaeology Day is a morning full of family-friendly STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics) activities that highlight archaeological work and artifacts to share the legacy of Greek culture to raise awareness of the ancient world. \nRSVP in advance below for free museum admission for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-international-archaeology-day-tickets-1505905647329?aff=oddtdtcreator\nYou can also mention visiting for International Archaeology Day the day of for discounted admission. \nActivities include:\n–Ask an Archaeologist\, 9 AM – 12 PM: Meet Dr. Debby Sneed\, an archaeologist who and will answer questions about all things archaeology and ancient Greece. About Dr. Sneed: Dr. Debby Sneed is assistant professor of classics at California State University\, Long Beach\, and an archaeologist whose research focuses on disability in ancient Greece. She is also field director of the Agora Excavations in Athens\, conducted by the American School of Classical Studies in Athens\, which is the preeminent research center for US scholars and students studying Greek culture from antiquity to the present. She earned a Ph.D. in archaeology from UCLA\, and a MA in classics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Bonus: Register for a free virtual Symposium with Dr. Sneed\, Sunday\, October 20\, at 10 AM Central! \n–Gold Leafing Demonstration\, 9 AM – 12 PM: Meet Micki & Mitch Cavanah of Reed’s Gold Leaf\, the experts who helped gild Athena! They will be demonstrating the gold leafing process LIVE inside the Parthenon in honor of The Society of Gilders’ worldwide gilding symposium. The Society of Gilders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of the gilding arts. \n–The Role of a Replica Talk\, 10:30 AM: Join a Parthenon staff member for a special tour at 10:30 AM about the making of the exhibition in the West Gallery\, The Role of a Replica. \n–Polychromy at the Parthenon\, 9 AM – 12 PM: Work with archaeologists from AIA-Nashville Society to create colorful masterpieces just like ancient statues and buildings. \n–Conservation Station\, 9 AM – 12 PM: Work to piece together ceramic fragments just like conservators study how broken fragments join to form a complete artifact. Many of the ceramics come from the Centennial Art Center\, which used to be the Centennial Park Pool but now hosts art classes and workshops. \n–Experimental Archaeology\, 9 AM – 12 PM: Build miniature ancient structures with blocks and assorted materials just as archaeologists learn about the past by testing out ideas through experimentation of architectural steps and processes. \n–Research Station\, 9 AM – 12 PM: Designated the Quiet Area\, this inclusive space offers books and resources on archaeology\, ancient Greece\, and mythology. \n–Exterior Architecture Audio Tour\, available 24/7: Free audio tour in English\, Spanish\, or Arabic! \nIAD Helpful Information:\nNever been to International Archaeology Day at the Parthenon before? This list of tips will help you prepare for a fun visit!\n–We recommend arriving early to ensure enough time to explore and visit each activity station.\n–AIA-Nashville Society members receive free museum admission.\n–Metro Nashville Parks & Recreation employees receive free museum admission.\n–RSVP in advance for free museum admission: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-international-archaeology-day-tickets-1505905647329?aff=oddtdtcreator\n–If you miss the advance RSVP\, mention visiting for International Archaeology Day on site at the museum Ticket Counter for discounted admission. \nAbout International Archaeology Day\nInternational Archaeology Day is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery. The Archaeological Institute of America and collaborating archaeological organizations across the United States\, Canada\, and abroad present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. Whether it is a family-friendly archaeology fair\, a guided tour of a local archaeological site\, a simulated dig\, a lecture or classroom visit from an archaeologist\, interactive\, hands-on International Archaeology Day programs provide the chance to indulge your inner Indiana Jones and be an archaeologist for the day. For more information about International Archaeology Day\, visit http://www.archaeologyday.org. \nAbout Tennessee STEAM Festival\nFounded by the Discovery Center\, the Tennessee STEAM Festival is a 10-day statewide celebration designed to build interest and excitement in STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics). For more information about the Tennessee STEAM Festival\, visit www.tnsteam.org.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/international-archaeology-day-at-the-parthenon-4/
LOCATION:Nashville Parthenon\, 2500 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Fair,Exhibition,International Archaeology Day,Other Event
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SUMMARY:Uncover Archaeology: Community Archaeology Day at the Joukowsky Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World and the AIA Narragansett Society for an archaeology-themed open house on Brown University’s Main Green. See ancient coins from Greece and Rome up close! Touch animal bones! Examine and draw Persian and Roman ceramics\, prehistoric tools\, precious metals\, and other artifacts from thousands of years ago – coached by experts! And talk with Brown’s archaeologists about their fieldwork all over the world! Free and open to the public\, and all ages are welcome.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/uncover-archaeology-community-archaeology-day-at-the-joukowsky-institute/
LOCATION:Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology\, Rhode Island Hall\, Brown University\, 60 George Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02912\, United States
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