October is Archaeology Month in Ohio and we plan to celebrate! Not only will we be exploring archaeology, but we will also be looking at different aspects of geology and changes to the earth due to erosion, sedimentation, and deposition. This program is great for any student or adult interested in Archaeology! Campus Martius will […]
Join state and local archaeologists at the 13th annual American Indian Festival at Patuxent River Park. Discover the rich and diverse culture of Native American Indians through dancing, crafts, storytelling, and hands-on archaeological activities like flint knapping, pinch pot making, and artifact identification.
Archeology-centered festival organized by the Ancient Mediterranean Studies program at Emory University. The festival will include talks by Emory faculty on topics related to Mediterranean archeology as well as a keynote speech by Dr. Steven Sidebotham from the University of Delaware. Lunch and interactive activities will also be included.
Saturday October 16, 2021 11:00 - 3:00 pm at the Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC) International Archaeology Day is celebrated world wide on this day. Spend a fun afternoon learning about local and global archaeology through activities, demonstrations, artifacts and displays at a wide variety of interactive booths throughout the museum. We are thrilled to […]
Does Houston have ancient history? You bet! Discover what life was like along the bayous of the Gulf Coast area of Texas, long before Houston became a major city. This free hands-on event for children takes place at KBR Kids Day from 10 am - 4 pm at Tony Marron Park, 808 N. York St., […]
International Archaeology Day will be a free public event, hosted by the Burke Museum, the Archaeological Institute of America Puget Sound Chapter, the Department of Classics and Anthropology at the University of Washington, Seattle University, and The Evergreen State College. Please join us for an afternoon of fun activities, including information on local and global […]
Experience an epic day of archaeological events with the family! Activities are scattered across two museums — the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East — so explore Native North American, Central American, Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Mediterranean archaeology. Throw a spear with a spear thrower. Talk to […]
There will be demonstrations of flint knapping (making of stone tools), basketry, and geophysical prospection. Also, displays of stone tools, pottery and ancient hunting implements, and a discussion of maps in archeology. Stop by and try making a stone blade, or see if you could hunt a Mastodon! At the Manchester Community College Student Union […]
Can You Dig It? Come to McClung Museum to learn what archaeologists do and have fun exploring science through activities and presentations from archaeologists at the University of Tennessee!
Have you ever thought about what it's like to be an archaeologist? Here's your chance to talk to archaeologists about investigations and artifacts that tell the story of 14,000 years of Michigan history! This FREE annual event returns to the Michigan History Center on Saturday, October 29, 2022. We think you’re going to have a […]
WELCOME TO THE OAAD SITE! Join us on Friday, April 3 from 1-4pm in Piscataqua Room, Memorial Union Building, 83 Main St, Durham, NH for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on archaeology and anthropology! In its fourth iteration, Open Archaeology and Anthropology Day is a great way to learn about other cultures in both the past […]
Find out how archaeology expands upon written historical records and helps to diversify our understanding of human behavior. Explore North American, South American, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian archaeology across the exhibit halls of two museums. Experience human history and prehistory through exhibits, hands-on opportunities (indoors and outdoors), and discussions with student archaeologists. Activities include ancient DNA […]
