Archaeological Excavations confirmed the location of the early 19th-century maroon community of Angola at the current site of Manatee Mineral Springs Park in Bradenton, Florida. The community-based archaeology led to the cultural heritage festival celebrating the survivors of the 1821 slave raid Angola who fled from Manatee Springs to Red Bays, The Bahamas; the descendants […]
Colorado IAD 2023 is completely free to the public and for exhibitors to participate. The event will be outdoors and will run from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm MST on Saturday, October 21st. IAD 2023 will be held in the Lower South Lot #2 of Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, Morrison, Colorado. Professional lectures in […]
This year, three archaeological institutions located in the Pálava region will celebrate together the International Archeology Day for the first time. You can look forward to a rich program at the Visitors Centre Mušov – Gateway to the Roman Empire near the village of Pasohlávky, at the Archeopark Pavlov and at the exhibition The Romans […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Celebrate International Archaeology Day (IAD) at Phoenix, Arizona’s largest preserved archaeological site, S’edav Va’aki (formerly known as Pueblo Grande) on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. Enjoy a day of fun from 10 a.m. to 3 pm with interpretive stations throughout the archaeological site, hands-on crafts and activities inspired by archaeology and southwestern cultures, and artifact stations. […]
October 21, 2023 Please join the New Jersey State Museum to celebrate International Archaeology Day on October 21, 2023 from 10 an to 3 pm. Learn about urban archaeology in Trenton with Curator talks and archaeology presentations focused on our new exhibit, History Beneath Your Feet: Archaeology of a Capital City. View a short film […]
Ever wonder how art and artifacts get to museums? At this family-friendly event, you will discover how archaeologists unearth material culture and document their exciting finds in the field—and even get your hands a little dirty! Learn how collecting institutions work to understand the histories of objects under their care and consider questions about who […]
Experiment with 19th-century pottery slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic, during Art Safari at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. While supplies last.
The theme of this year's event will be early medieval Scandinavia. During the workshops you will be able to try your hand at, among others: in archaeological excavations (exploring a boat burial) and making a model of a long Viking boat. There will also be a special exhibition - this time a photographic one entitled […]
Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00pm, our Research Department will be hosting an Artifact I.D. Day. Join the conversation as we identify and provide interesting commentary about your items. While we can’t appraise or speculate about the value of an object, we can certainly talk […]
A roundup of short, informal presentations by University of Texas-Austin faculty, students, and affiliates involved in archaeology, art history, or material culture of the classical and ancient Mediterranean world, as well as colleagues working more broadly in premodern or pre-contact archaeology, art, archaeological science, or historic preservation. Zoom link: bit.ly/playdate23
In-Person Lecture Saturday, October 21 at 3:30pm Penn Museum, Anthro Classroom 345 Speaker: Dr. Jane Hill, Asst. Prof. of Anthropology, Rowan University Lecture Topic: Reconstructing Osiris: Dismemberment, Decapitation, and Mummification in Predynastic Egypt Abstract: Cases of well provisioned Predynastic graves containing both disarticulated skeletons and plentiful and costly burial goods have invited various interpretations since […]
