Dr. David Landon shares the latest research from a multi-year study of Plymouth Colony sites conducted by UMass Boston archaeologists. Learn about this summer's exciting discoveries of Plymouth's 17th-century beginnings. Join tour group at the very top of the Hill. Launched independently in 2011 by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, the Burial Hill series is now […]
Lowell National Historical Park invites you to explore some of the archaeology that underlies the modern city of Lowell. Join Park Rangers in a tour of the historic landscape and structures of the Boott Cotton Mills, including mill buildings, canals, and housing, as we peel back the many layers that make up two centuries of […]
Join National Park Service archaeologists as they present a series of lectures about the archaeological history at Minute Man National Historical Park. The talks will focus on the many excavations and collections at the park which include thousands of years of history from Native American settlement to the early 20th century commemoration of the "Shot […]
On Saturday October 5th, the Archaeological Institute of America – Milwaukee Society will join the Milwaukee Community Archaeology project to celebrate International Archaeology Day from 1-4pm at the Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterCenter. This year’s theme ‘Hands on Archaeology’ will provide an opportunity to learn about archaeological lab methods and try them out! All ages are […]
The standing monoliths of Stonehenge were already ancient when they were discovered by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. What was Stonehenge? When and why was it built? This planetarium program explores possible astronomical aspects of Stonehenge and its surrounding landscape, as well as briefly looking at suspected archaeoastronomy sites in Louisiana. Best for ages […]
Visitors will make art with natural materials based on The American Girls' Handy Book. The book encourages us to "not look far for suggestion" for our art. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a book of poems "The Seaside and the Fireside" in 1850. The handy book quotes the poem Gaspar Becerra from that book: "O thou […]
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!
Mary Leakey was known as the "cigar-smoking, whiskey-drinking" British archaeologist and anthropologist who excavated at various sites in East Africa, along with her husband Louis. One of her most famous excavations at Laetoli, Tanzania uncovered the famous trail of fossil hominid footprints which had been left in volcanic ash some 3.6 million years ago.
Join the MAS Central Chapter for its monthly free lectures by experts in archaeology and history. They meet at the Zion Lutheran Church in Worcester on the first Saturday of the month from October to December and April through June. Lectures are free and open to the public.
