The Southwest Texas Archaeological Society will participate in the Mission San Jose (San Antonio, Texas) Archaeology Day on October 21st, 2023. Our society will put together a hands-on activity for children. We plan to organize the activity around the ancient Maya calendar, so that kids can learn how the ancient Maya wrote numbers and calculated […]
The Archaeology Fair will be an outdoor event featuring educational and informational activities ad hands-on learning. There will be a mock excavation, an artifact cleaning station, traditional crafts, modern technology demonstrations, and more. We will also have experts on hand to discuss careers in archaeology. A food truck will be on site for food and […]
Learn to hunt using an atlatl and spear, meet Pingo Peat (a 14-ft tall Ice Age mammoth), find out what animal bones found at archaeological sites can tell us about the past, and much more! The event is open house-style, with ongoing activities throughout the day. Come for as long as you like! Please dress […]
Saturday, October 21, 10am-2pm $ = $4 park admission fee (visitors 3 & under and 62 & older admitted free) Family-friendly On Saturday, October 21, visitors to Poverty Point World Heritage Site are invited to take part in International Archaeology Day! This event celebrates our pursuit in learning about the prehistoric past. Attendees can expect […]
Join us at the Museum for Archaeology Day on October 21 for an unforgettable journey into the depths of human history. Immerse yourself in a world of ancient wonders, where the past comes to life through interactive experiences and engaging activities. Discover the art of craftsmanship with hands-on crafting sessions. Meet fellow enthusiasts and archaeology […]
Join archeologists from Ouachita National Forest, the Arkansas Archeological Society, and Hot Springs National Park on Arlington Lawn as we celebrate International Archeology Day with demonstrations and activities for people of all ages. Activities will include "Show & Tell" with artifacts, raw materials and replicas, cordage bracelet making, sandbox excavations, an archeology obstacle course, and […]
Come and celebrate International Archaeology Day at the Western Science Center! October 21st, 10am - 2pm. Explore the science of archaeology while discovering sites from around the world with hands-on fun and activities. All activities are included in museum admission costs. Activities made possible by a partnership with Mount San Jacinto College Anthropology Department.
Learn to hunt using an atlatl and spear, meet Pingo Peat (a 14-ft. tall Ice Age mammoth), find out what animal bones found at archaeological sites can tell us about the past, learn how archaeologists excavate sites, join us for a World War Two interpretive walk, and much more! The event is open house-style. This […]
Public event at the Living History Village at Catawba Meadows Park The Living History Village is an interactive interpretive center which is located on the site of a significant 16th Century Catawba Indian town. Excavations yielded information that allowed the Exploring Joara Foundation to accurately reconstruct sixteenth-century buildings at the Catawba Meadows site. EJF will […]
Dig into history at Newlin Grist Mill as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day. This year’s International Archaeology Day coincides with the final Public Archaeology excavation of the year at Newlin Grist Mill. Members of the public are invited to assist professional archaeologists with excavations. This event is free to the public […]
International Archaeology Day lecture "Project Archaeology - welcome to public, private and home school students" - a presentation by Gail Lundeen, past president of the Missouri Archaeological Society. Program held at Mastodon State Park, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive in Imperial, MO. 63052; Park Office Phone: (636) 464-2976
Saturday, October 21, 10am-3pm $ = $5 grounds fee Family Friendly What clues to the past lie just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered? How can archaeology give voice to the enslaved people of Oakley who have historically been silenced? And why are archaeologists so crazy about pottery anyway?! Join us for a day […]
