Archaeological Institute of America

International Archaeology Day at the Parthenon
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Nashville Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
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.
What is international archaeology Day at the Parthenon?
International 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.
RSVP in advance below for free museum admission for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-international-archaeology-day-tickets-1505905647329?aff=oddtdtcreator
You can also mention visiting for International Archaeology Day the day of for discounted admission.
Activities include:
–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!
–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.
–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.
–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.
–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.
–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.
–Research Station, 9 AM – 12 PM: Designated the Quiet Area, this inclusive space offers books and resources on archaeology, ancient Greece, and mythology.
–Exterior Architecture Audio Tour, available 24/7: Free audio tour in English, Spanish, or Arabic!
IAD Helpful Information:
Never been to International Archaeology Day at the Parthenon before? This list of tips will help you prepare for a fun visit!
–We recommend arriving early to ensure enough time to explore and visit each activity station.
–AIA-Nashville Society members receive free museum admission.
–Metro Nashville Parks & Recreation employees receive free museum admission.
–RSVP in advance for free museum admission: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parthenon-international-archaeology-day-tickets-1505905647329?aff=oddtdtcreator
–If you miss the advance RSVP, mention visiting for International Archaeology Day on site at the museum Ticket Counter for discounted admission.
About International Archaeology Day
International 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.
About Tennessee STEAM Festival
Founded 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.

COMICS AS A WINDOW TO THE PAST | International Archaeology Day | Archeopark Pavlov
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Prague) | Archeopark Pavlov, 23. dubna 264, Pavlov, South Moravia, 69201, Czech Republic
This year’s International Archaeology Day at the Pavlov Archeopark will connect archaeology with fine arts and popular culture. The main theme is comics as a way of telling the past, which can bring the world of prehistory closer in a playful and understandable way. We will also focus on the accompanying exhibition The Second Life of Venus, which commemorates the famous anniversary of the discovery of the Venus of Věstonice and 100 years of its “second life” in our culture and society.
The main guest of the program will be artist Vojtěch Šeda, the author of a large-format comic about the story of the Venus of Věstonice, which was created for the exhibition The Second Life of Venus. At 10:30 he will present his work in a lecture. From 12:00 to 16:00 he will lead a comic workshop together with other lecturers, where children and adults will try out how to create their own story in comic form. You can also look forward to a tour with the author of the accompanying exhibition The Second Life of Venus, as well as guided tours of the permanent exhibition and a photo corner at the Věstonice Venus.
Come celebrate International Archaeology Day and discover how ancient stories can come to life again.
EVENT PROGRAM:
10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 | guided tours of the permanent exhibition
10:30 | lecture by artist Vojtěch Šeda about his comic book work, not only on the topic of the Věstonice Venus
12:00 – 16:00 | comic book workshop (for young and old visitors), creating your own story about the Věstonice Venus
13:00 | tour of the exhibition The Second Life of Venus with its author and curator Dr. Martina Galetová (Moravian Regional Museum in Brno)
9:00 – 16:00 | photo corner with the Venus of Věstonice
The event program is subject to change. The event will be held in Czech only.

Archaeology in Malaysia: Past, Present, and Future
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
This programme is part of the International Archaeology Day (IAD) 2025, celebrated globally every October to raise awareness and appreciation for archaeology. The Universiti Malaya event, titled “Archaeology in Malaysia: Past, Present, and Future,” brings together archaeologists, heritage professionals, educators, and students to discuss Malaysia’s archaeological journey and its relevance in today’s world.

Zine Time Machine
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Avebury House, 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
Come along to Avebury House to learn more about the history of Ōtautahi Christchurch through an archaeology-inspired zine making workshop. This event showcases stories of the past through archaeological artefacts that have been uncovered in Christchurch over the last decade.
These stories – and artefacts – will be reimagined and their stories retold through the twenty-first century past-time of zine making, utilising art and creative practice to bring nineteenth century stories into the present day.
We will have artefacts on display, with an archaeologist available to answer all your questions.
An art educator will also be on hand to help with techniques and designs, along with coloured papers, pens, pencils, crayons, and glue to make your very own history-inspired zine, which you are welcome to take home at the end of the day.

International Archaeology Day @ WSC
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA, 92543-9706, United States
Join us as we celebrate International Archaeology Day with hands-on archaeology themed activities, flint knapping demonstrations, and a museum scavenger hunt – all included in your paid admission!
This event is held with the help of Mt. San Jacinto College’s Anthropology Department.
Please see our website for more information. www.WesternScienceCenter.org

International Archaeology Day
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston Museum Of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Join us for a free, family-friendly Archaeology Fair in the Grand Hall! Explore interactive displays featuring authentic artifacts from real archaeological sites. Get hands-on with stone tools, prehistoric pottery, and animal bones and shells, and watch flint knapping demonstrations. Kids and adults alike can take part in arts and crafts activities inspired by the prehistoric era.
Meet experts from multiple archaeology groups and uncover the fascinating stories of our world. HMNS docents will also showcase Museum touch carts from exhibits including the Hall of Ancient Egypt, McGovern Hall of the Americas, and the Human Evolution section of the Morian Hall of Paleontology.

International Archaeology Day 2025
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa, 1987 Indian Village Drive, Memphis, TN, 38109, United States
We celebrate International Archaeology Day every year at Chucalissa, and we invite you to join us once again! The event includes a variety of hands-on activities at the museum including spear throwing, flintknapping, pottery making, and access to our hands-on archaeology lab. Join us and several community organizations for our annual celebration on October 18th, 2025!

International Archaeology Day Celebration
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | S’edav Va’aki Museum, 4619 E Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Get ready for a weekend full of family fun and celebrate International Archaeology Day at Phoenix’s largest preserved archaeological site, S’edav Va’aki Museum’s on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM activities include atlatl spear throwing, detective archaeology, artifact show-and-tell stations, and crafts inspired by archaeology and Southwestern cultures. All International Archaeology Day activities are free for the day with PAID museum admission.
Experience the thrill of discovery at S’edav Va’aki Museum by learning more about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People who built one of the largest and most sophisticated canal systems in the New World prior to the coming of Europeans. This National Historic Landmark functions as a museum and archaeological park that highlights a va’aki (platform mound), a uhdi vaup (ballcourt), and centuries-old irrigation canals that are among the rare, remaining examples of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People’s exceptional architecture and engineering skills.
Activities Schedule:
10AM to 2PM SALT Atlatl Throwing Range and Skills Demonstrations
10AM to 3PM Artifact show-and-tell stations
10AM to 1PM Detective Archaeology Group Sessions
11AM to 3PM Archaeology Crafts for Kids
All Day Discovery Backpacks Checkout Program Activity
All Day Agents of Discovery Augmented Reality Mobile Game

Newlin Grist Mill
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 S. Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
Public Archaeology Day. Join us in our excavations by a 1739 Mill Owner’s House. Ages 5 and up may participate. Watch trained archaeologists excavate a his site. Help screen soil to recover artifacts. a Kid’s dig will also be available.
Closed toe shoes are required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gloves. Gloves will be provide for those who do not have them.

Michigan Archaeology Day
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Florence, Florence, - None -, 9121, India
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an archaeologist? Attend Michigan Archaeology Day on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for your chance to talk with archaeologists about investigations and artifacts that tell the story of 14,000 years of Michigan history! Archaeologists and experts in related fields will be stationed throughout the first and second floors of the Michigan History Museum where they will tell you about their research, show you some artifacts they have found and answer your questions.
Plus, there will be many hands-on activities, including:
Make a clay pinch pot
Watch a flintknapper make stone tools
Try throwing a spear using an atlatl
Watch archaeologists demonstrate new survey technologies
Join a scavenger hunt
Show an artifact to our Archaeology Roadshow experts
See a special presentation about the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Forum Auditorium
Pick up a free archaeology poster
This all-ages annual event is free, and parking is too!
Michigan Archaeology Day is brought to you by the Michigan History Center-DNR, Michigan State Historic Preservation Office and Mackinac State Historic Parks.

2025 International Archaeology Day at Fort Brewerton
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Brewerton & Oliver Stevens Blockhouse Museum, Box 392 9 US Route 11, Brewerton, NY, 13029, United States
Join us for a day of archaeological investigations at Fort Brewerton on International Archaeology Day!
Following our first excavation on the 4th of October, this day will be used finish any work for the year or be used as a rain day for the 4th, weather permitting. We expect to be finishing on our excavation to locate the north wall of blockhouse #4, if anything remains to be found.
(Ground penetrating radar seems to indicate a linear feature in that area.)
Current Fort Brewerton Historical Society members are welcome to assist in the excavation, members of the public are welcome to observe. Please message us if you plan on volunteering to assist in the excavation. The blockhouse museum will be open for tours.
Additionally, members of the New York State Archaeological Association are welcomed to participate with written permission from their chapter representative. Please contact us for more information.

Color the Past
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Members of the Visual Resources division of Princeton University’s Department of Art and Archaeology have partnered with The Princeton Public Library for this event. Participants can help themselves to free coloring supplies as well as some pen and ink drawings of monuments and artifacts drafted by Howard Crosby Butler during his campaigns to Sardis and Greece. Participants will be encouraged, after they color the drawings, to share their works of art on social media, tagging both the department (@artandarchaeologyprinceton), the Princeton Public Library (@PrincetonPL), the AIA (#IAD2025)!

Native American Archaeology in South Carolina with Chris Judge
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Native American Studies Center, 119 S. Main St., Lancaster, SC, 29720, United States
Presented by Center Archaeologist and USC Lancaster Senior Instructor of Anthropology and Archaeology Chris Judge, this lecture presents archaeological data on Native American cultures since the last Ice Age. From the coast to the mountains, archaeological evidence abounds in our state. This lecture looks at the sites and artifacts that tell the history of the state’s Indigenous peoples prior to the arrival of Europeans. This lecture is sponsored by the Lancaster County Council of the Arts and S.C. Humanities

Public Dig Day at the Timberneck House
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Timberneck House / Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Gloucester, VA, 23072, United States
The Fairfield Foundation will host a public dig at the Timberneck House to celebrate International Archaeology Day and Virginia Archaeology Month!
Built in the 1790s, Timberneck is a historic plantation house overlooking the York River in Gloucester County. Generations of the same family lived here until the early 2000s, and today the house is preserved within Machicomoco State Park by the Fairfield Foundation. The site has a rich history of human activity, dating back to Indigenous communities who lived and traveled along the waterways, as well as enslaved and free African Americans, tenant farmers, and families who have cared for the property throughout the modern era.
Current excavations are focused near the 1930s kitchen, where archaeologists are uncovering artifacts such as 19th-century ceramic fragments, glass, and household items that help tell the everyday stories of the people who lived and worked at Timberneck. These digs provide the public with an opportunity to learn how archaeologists interpret the past and to see firsthand the materials that connect us to Virginia’s rich and layered history.
As part of the celebration, Machicomoco State Park will also host its own archaeology program, the Junior Ranger Program, with us from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact the park by phone or email.

Uncover Archaeology: Community Archaeology Day at the Joukowsky Institute
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Rhode Island Hall, Brown University, 60 George Street, Providence, RI, 02912, United States
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.

Archaeology of College Hill Community Archaeology Day
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Be part of an active archaeological excavation! Brown University students will be digging on the grounds outside the List Art Building, uncovering the foundations of a 19th century home and processing artifacts from that household. Stop by (with your family or on your own) any time to see what our students are uncovering — or even try your hand at digging. All ages are welcome.

International Archaeology Day
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Gail Lundeen, past president of the Missouri Archaeological Society, will host hands-on learning activities related to the Historic and Pre-Contact Period heritage of Missouri. The program is hosted at one of the oldest Historic archaeological sites excavated in Missouri. Children, young adults and adults will all learn something new! Co-sponsored by Missouri State Parks .

13th Annual Archaeology Fair
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Celebrate International Archaeology Day with us at the History Center! Join the celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery. Activities and hands-on learning for all ages will be set up throughout the building. Multiple booths feature various archaeological displays – local, regional and beyond! There is something new each year. Explore museum galleries, participate in booth discussions and activities, and sit in for a special presentation.
Fair is included with general museum admission fee. Museum members from sponsor level and up receive free admission.

IAD: Community Archaeology Day in Providence, RI
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rhode Island Hall, 60 George Street, Providence, RI, 02912, United States
To celebrate International Archaeology Day, join the AIA Narragansett Society for a fun Saturday full of archaeological activities!
– In Rhode Island Hall on the Main Green of Brown University, come see ancient coins from Greece and Rome up close! Touch ancient 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! Family friendly, free and open to the public.
– On the lawn in front of List Art Building (64 College Street), come be part of an active archaeological excavation! Students from ARCH 1900: The Archaeology of College Hill will be digging the site of a 19th century home and processing artifacts from that household. Stop by any time between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to see what artifacts students are discovering or even try your hand at digging. Family friendly, free and open to the public.

International Archaeology Day: Student Research Symposium
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | University of South Florida Tampa Campus CAS Building, 12010 USF Cherry Dr, Tampa, FL 33620, Tampa, 33617, United States
Each year, we invite students of all levels to share their archaeological research. The symposium is designed to help students prepare for conferences, thesis and dissertation defenses, and more and is a way to show how involved our students are in their archaeological work! We invite students from undergraduate and graduate programs to share their knowledge and to receive feedback from scholars in their field.

DigIT!
2025-10-18 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Emory University, 550 Asbury Circle Candler Library 221F Candler Library 221F, Select or enter, 30322, United States
DigIT! is the celebration of International Archaeology Day at Emory University’s Carlos Museum in Atlanta, GA. The celebrations include research talks, poster presentations, and hands-on activities in experimental archaeology. All members of the Emory and Atlanta communities are welcome to join DigIT! on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, from 11:00-4:00.

Behind the Scenes at the Archaeology Podcast Network
2025-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Archaeology Podcast Network (APN) is an international network of archaeology-themed podcast series that has been running for ten years now. Shows currently on the network look at a range of topics from pseudo-archaeology, to life in Cultural Resource Management, to the development of the relationship between humans and dogs, to the intersection between archaeology and fantasy fiction, and much more! For this year’s International Archaeology Day, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes at the APN! Join us on the APN Discord server to hear from our management team and learn all about their experiences with archaeology and what it takes to run an international podcast network specialised in archaeological content.

International Archaeology Day Fair
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | University of Massachusetts Amherst, Bromery Arts Plaza, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
Visit activity tables to learn about the past: write your name in ancient scripts, make a Roman mosaic, hold replicas of ancient vases and coins, take a Minecraft tour of an ancient site, and more!

Western Massachusetts IAD Archaeology Fair
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UMass Amherst, Bromery Arts Center Plaza, 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA, 01301, United States
In honor of International Archaeology Day, please join us for an archaeology fair on Saturday, October 18, 12:00-2:00 pm.
Visit activity tables to learn about the past: learn about the history of fortune telling, explore archaeological discoveries from Pompeii, hold replicas of ancient vases and coins, and more!

Egypt and Nubia: Celebrate Archaeology
2025-10-18 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Fralin Museum of Art, 155 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22904, United States
The event utilizes the temporary exhibition The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa (through 14 June, 2026) at the Fralin Museum of Art as a springboard to publicly celebrate Archaeology and share Egypt and Nubia with the public in a free, family-oriented event.
Activities will include:
-Gallery Q&A with the curator inside the museum in the Pine Gallery
-Scavenger hunt for artifacts on display
-A lego station in Fayeweather Hall next door, on the backside of the building (please follow signs; 12-3 pm)
-Art activity/collage also in Fayeweather Hall (please follow signs; 12-3 pm)

International Archaeology Day Fair
2025-10-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Lowry Mall, 513 South Ninth Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Come learn about archaeology with professors, staff, and students in the Classics, Archaeology, and Religion & Anthropology Department as well as the Museum of Art and Archaeology!
We will have tours of the museum, demonstrations by archaeologists, fun educational activities, and more!

International Archaeology Day
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gatehouse Garden, 1195 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Join the Columbia Center for Archaeology to celebrate International Archaeology Day! This event is open to the public and will provide fun activities for all ages. Gatehouse Garden, 119th St. and Amsterdam Avenue.

Romans and Germans in the region under Pálava | International Archaeology Day
2025-10-19 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Prague) | Chateau Mikulov | Exhibition Romans and Germans in the region under Pálava, Zámek 1/4, Mikulov, 69201, Czech Republic
The exhibition Romans and Germans in the Region under Pálava introduces visitors to the rich history of this area, where the powerful Roman Empire came into contact with Germanic tribes. Through archaeological finds, the exhibition illustrates everyday life as well as the broader cultural interactions that shaped the region.
On International Archaeology Day, the program will include a guided tour of the exhibition at 3:00 PM. Visitors can also see a temporary display of objects found by amateur detectorists in cooperation with the museum, offering a glimpse into how such collaborations contribute to archaeological knowledge. A photo corner with replicas of Roman helmets will be available, and younger visitors can enjoy special activities designed for them.

Virtual Symposium: Disability in the Ancient Greek World
2025-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event, hosted by Nashville Parthenon & AIA-Nashville Society, TN, United States
Join us for a free virtual talk on disability in the ancient Greek world by archaeologist Dr. Debby Sneed! Registration required, sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O8raQJkFQsWst1fkyuhxVg#/registration
Dr. Sneed will preview a soon-to-be published article with new research on a female statue of a dwarf, found on the Acropolis. She will introduce us to the study of disability in ancient Greece through a detailed case-study, showing how a careful examination of material culture can reveal disability in the ancient world, while challenging common misconceptions about attitudes towards disability in the ancient world.
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 an MA in classics from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Archaeology in a Bonsai Garden
2025-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Clark Bonsai Museum, 114 W Audubon Dr CA, Fresno, CA, 93720, United States
1. The guided tour of the Clark Bonsai Museum exhibits in a beautiful garden. Contained plants are an ancient tradition found in several cultures, related to medicinal, culinary, religious and artistic practices. Miniature trees, called bonsai, are related to Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian cultures. They are living artifacts and artworks, made to look ancient, and some of them are a thousand of years old. The art of bonsai involves the reading of the surface roots in the soil, the thickness, texture, and scars on the trunk, and the twisted and dead branches, in order to appreciate the ancientness of the tree, and the classification of bonsai styles, similar to how archaeologists study the dates and styles of pots and other artifacts. This tour will allow participants to see and appreciate the conceptual connections between archaeology and the art of bonsai.
2. Promotion of archaeology at the Museum. There will be a considerable number people at the Museum on a weekend of the International Archaeology Day. The Society will have a table where our board members will promote the importance of archaeology and studies of civilizations, disseminate knowledge, hand out information, and recruit more members to the Society.
