Saturday, October 21st is International Archaeology Day, and the Frontier Culture Museum is offering archaeological activities all day! But just what is archaeology and why are we talking about it at a living history museum? Archaeology is the study of patterns of material culture, the tangible things that people made and used. Things that are […]
Experimental archaeology is a key component of living history. Historical documents like diaries and newspapers only give you so much information. Likewise with excavated materials: sometimes you just don’t know what an artifact was used for or by whom. Experimental archaeology allows for scientists to explore the creation methods and use of everyday items, in […]
Come to the Museum on International Archaeology Day, Saturday, October 19 and enjoy demonstrations and hands-on activities showcasing the range of the archaeological record. Museum-wide activities will provide you with an understanding of how archaeology impacts our understanding and interpretation of past life-ways. Bring the entire family as there will be activities for all ages! […]
Dr. Carole Nash of James Madison University will present a free lecture to the public. Public Archaeology refers to those aspects of the broad field of archaeology that relate to the public interest. Public archaeologists investigate the outcomes of the various innovative ways we can engage the public in archaeological research, both within archaeology and […]
