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Pine Hawk: Then and Now
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 7, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St.
INFORMATION: 978-264-9641, www.actonmemoriallibrary.org
SPONSOR: Friends of Pine Hawk
ADMISSION: Free
The Pine Hawk archaeology site along the banks of the Assabet River was a significant excavation that furthers the knowledge of how Native Americans use the resources around them. Hear how the site was discovered, how it was excavated, what was found, and how the artifacts were analyzed at an archaeology laboratory before returning to Acton.
Uncovering the Past
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 8, 3pm
LOCATION: Science Discovery Museum, 177 Main St.
INFORMATION: 978-264-4200 x 20, www.discoverymuseums.org
SPONSOR: Science Discovery Museum
ADMISSION: $9 adults, $5 under 3, Free under 1.
Uncover various artifacts and food remains including historic pottery, bottles, animal bones, and seeds during a mock midden dig led by archaeologist Marty Dudek. Middens, the remains of old trash heaps, are important archaeological sites. Try your hand at mending pottery, identifying vessel forms and measuring their size. Identify animal bones and recover seeds through flotation, or water sifting. Find out about basic excavation and recovery methods and discover how archaeologists learn about diet.
Pre-School Archaeology Dig
DATE & TIME: Monday, October 12, 10-11am
LOCATION: Children’s Discovery Museum, 177 Main St.
INFORMATION: 978-264-4200, www.discoverymuseums.org
SPONSOR: Children’s Discovery Museum
ADMISSION: $9 per person, Free under 1.
Come explore our mock archaeology dig site. What will you discover? Use your “artifacts” to make an artistic collage to commemorate your adventure.
Report on the Archaeological Survey of Faulkner House
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 25, 3-5pm
LOCATION: Jones-Faulkner House, 5 High St.
INFORMATION: 978-697-4891, info@ironworkfarm.org
SPONSOR: Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc.
ADMISSION: Free
This event is a public open house to view the results of Jones-Faulkner House archaeological survey. The survey includes the house, grounds immediate to the house, and past building foundations as well as landscaping histories.
What do Ancient Rome and Colonial Acton Have in Common?
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 14, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St.
INFORMATION: 978-264-9641, www.actonmemoriallibrary.org
SPONSOR: Friends of Pine Hawk
ADMISSION: Free
Join archaeologist Kimberly Connors-Hughes as we look at the powerful forces that shape the landscape of the past. Energy, colonization, and transportation were the keys to success in many cultures. What technologies did Rome pass down that survived into colonial times? The archaeological resources in the Nashoba Brook Conservation Area and other Acton sites serve as the basis for this illustrated discussion. Please verify the event date on the Acton Memorial Library event calendar.
Native American History and the Significance of Our Region
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 22, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St.
INFORMATION: 978-264-9641, www.actonmemoriallibrary.org
SPONSOR: Friends of Pine Hawk
ADMISSION: Free
Native American peoples are known for their deep and special attachments to the land. The Acton region and the area northwest of Boston have special significance for many Native Americans. The Tribal Historic Preservation Officers of several important Native American groups in our region will gather to discuss their insights and traditions about this area. They are Doug Harris of the Narragansett, Rae Gould of the Nipmuc, Bettina Washington of the Gay Head (Aquinnah) Wampanoag, and Chucky Green of the Mashpee Wampanoag. Please verify the event date on the Acton Memorial Library event calendar.
Wheeler Farm Walk
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 10am (Rain date- October 25)
LOCATION: Meet at the end of Wheeler Ln., off of Route 27
INFORMATION: 978-264-9641, www.actonmemoriallibrary.org
SPONSOR: Friends of Pine Hawk
ADMISSION: Free
The walk will begin at the historic Wheeler Farm site where restoration, new trails, and landscaping are underway. A discussion there will include the early history of the dry cattle farm, its two mills, and its early connection to Concord. We will walk a short distance downstream to the restored Chamber and blacksmith shop site. Bring a flashlight if you wish to go inside. Children and dogs are welcome, but the trail is not accessible to strollers or wheelchairs. Please verify the event date on the Acton Memorial Library event calendar.
Book discussion- “1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus”, by Charles Mann
DATE & TIME: Thursday, November 5, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St.
INFORMATION: 978-264-9641, www.actonmemoriallibrary.org
SPONSOR: Friends of Pine Hawk
ADMISSION: Free
Charles Mann marshals much new (and old) evidence that the Native American populations were much larger in numbers, had arrived earlier, were more sophisticated culturally, and controlled and shaped the natural landscape to a far greater extent than had previously been thought. Copies of the book will be available at the library’s circulation desk.
Archaeology Open House
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 12-5pm
LOCATION: R.S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, Phillips Academy, 180 Main St.
INFORMATION: lrandall@andover.edu
SPONSOR: R.S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, www.andover.edu/rspeabody
ADMISSION: Free
The Robert S. Peabody Museum will host an archaeology open house complete with trebuchet and atlatl demonstrations (weather permitting). A trebuchet is a large catapult-like device traditionally used to destroy castle walls and an atlatl is an implement used to hurl seven-foot long spears with darts for hunting and warfare. Exhibit galleries featuring highlights from the Museum’s collection of over 500,000 Native American artifacts will also be open.
Mystery and History on Sandy Neck
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 21, 6pm
LOCATION: Marstons Mills Public Library, 2160 Main St.
INFORMATION: 508-428-5175
SPONSOR: Marstons Mills Public Library, www.mmpl.org
ADMISSION: Free
Stories, poems, and hands-on activities will bring the 3,000 year history of Barnstable’s Sandy Neck barrier beach alive!
Stone Walls of Quabbin
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 20, 7-8pm
LOCATION: Quabbin Visitor Center, 485 Ware Rd.
INFORMATION: 413-323-7221, www.mas.gov/dcr/events.htm
SPONSOR: Friends of Quabbin
ADMISSION: Free
Join a staff member from the UMASS Archaeological Services for a discussion on the history of the stone walls of Quabbin Reservoir.
Archaeology, the Balch House, and Life in Early New England
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 7, 6:30pm
LOCATION: Beverly Historical Society, 117 Cabot St.
INFORMATION: 978-922-1186, info@beverlyhistory.org
SPONSOR: Beverly Historical Society, www.beverlyhistory.org
ADMISSION: Free
In 1998, Salem State College students carried out excavations on the front lawn of Beverly Historical Society’s historic Balch House. The project director, Professor Emerson Baker of Salem State College, will discuss that work and give a broader view of what these and other excavations can tell us about life in early colonial New England.
Our Commonwealth: The Massachusetts Experiment in Democracy
DATE & TIME: Ongoing
LOCATION: Commonwealth Museum, 220 Morrissey Blvd.
INFORMATION: 617-727-9268
SPONSOR: Commonwealth Museum, www.commonwealthmuseum.org
ADMISSION: Free
Come visit the new permanent exhibit at the Massachusetts State History Museum and learn how rights developed in our state. Explore rare original documents, artifacts, and new interactive exhibits. The Commonwealth Museum is open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
Saving and Restoring the Paul Revere House- 100 Years as a Museum
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq.
INFORMATION: 617-523-2338, edith@paulreverehouse.org
SPONSOR: Paul Revere Memorial Association, www.paulreverehouse.org
ADMISSION: $3.50 adults, $3.00 seniors/college students, $1.00 children (5-17)
For Archaeology Month, this display about the 1905-1908 restoration of the Paul Revere House will include several artifacts found during work at 5-6 Lathrop Place, two 1835 rowhouses located behind the Paul Revere House on property that was Revere’s backyard in the 18th century. Owned by the Paul Revere Memorial Association, these rowhouses are being developed for visitor services and staff use.
Hands-On Archaeology
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 11am-3pm
LOCATION: Boston University Department of Archaeology, 675 Commonwealth Ave.
INFORMATION: Stephanie Simms, ssimms@bu.edu
SPONSOR: Boston University Department of Archaeology
ADMISSION: Free
Discover how archaeologists reconstruct the past! You’ll find out how plants and animals are identified after being underground for thousands of years. Using powerful microscopes, you will look deep into the past and find out how our ancestors lived. Activities will include the science of plant and animal identification, site reconstruction using geology and microscopes, and artifact identification with finds from around the world- from ancient times to Colonial Massachusetts. Ages 10 to adult are welcome.
Dig Deeper: The Evolution of Rainsford Island
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 12-2pm
LOCATION: Spectacle Island, Boston Harbor
INFORMATION: 617-233-8666, www.bostonharborislands.org
SPONSOR: Boston Harbor Island Alliance, National Park Service, Department of Conservation and Recreation
ADMISSION: Free
UMass Professor Allen Gontz reveals new findings about Rainsford Island’s fascinating underground history. Ferries to Spectacle Island leave every hour on the hour from the Long Wharf pier at Christopher Columbus Park.
Archaeology Week at the Museum of Science
DATE & TIME: Monday, October 12 to Saturday, October 17, 9am-5pm
LOCATION: Museum of Science, Science Park
INFORMATION: Michael Adams, madams@mos.org, 617-589-4253
SPONSOR: Museum of Science, www.mos.org/events
ADMISSION: Free with museum ADMISSION ($19 adults, $16 children 3-11, $17 seniors 60+)
Experience the fun and excitement of archaeology with an entire week of special programs and events at the Museum of Science, Boston. See a spear hurtle through the air at over 60 miles per hour in one of our live presentations. Soar over the pyramids of Egypt while experiencing one of our thrilling IMAX films. Investigate ancient technologies used by the Inuit, a group of native Arctic peoples, and design and race your own miniature Inuit dogsled. Explore dozens of other activities, presentations, and special programs focusing on how science and technology are changing the way we look at the past.
Journey Up the Nile
DATE & TIME: Wednesdays, October 14 to December 9, 1-2:30pm
LOCATION: Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.
INFORMATION: www.mfa.org
SPONSOR: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ADMISSION: Individual sessions: $20 members, seniors, & students; $25 nonmembers/general ADMISSION. Full 8-session courses: $144 members, seniors, & students; $184 nonmembers/general ADMISSION.
Venture into a virtual expedition on the Nile guided by renowned specialists in the field. Enjoy an exploration of the stunning beauty and grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization that is certain to captivate the imagination of travelers who have visited or wish to visit Egypt. With expert views of the art and architecture created 3,000 years ago, adventure abounds. Join us as we depart on our voyage on the Nile!
Student Archaeology Fair
DATE & TIME: Friday, October 16, 9am-2pm
LOCATION: Museum of Science, Science Park
INFORMATION: Ben Thomas, bthomas@aia.bu.edu, 617-353-8708 or Michael Adams, madams@mos.org, 617-589-4253
Sponsors: Archaeological Institute of America, www.archaeological.org, Museum of Science, www.mos.org/events
ADMISSION: Free with field trip ADMISSION
Take a trip back in time and explore archaeology at the Museum of Science. The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) and Museum of Science, Boston (MOS) are hosting an archaeology fair filled with dozens of exciting hands-on activities, live presentations, and special programs. Talk with over 20 archaeologists from throughout New England and explore how their research is changing the way we look at the past. Decode Mayan glyphs, use ancient technologies from the Arctic, see spearthrowers in action, and participate in many other fantastic adventures. Teachers, this is a great way to get ideas and resources that you can use in your classrooms.
Archaeology Under the Stars
DATE & TIME: Friday, October 16, 6-10pm; Saturday, October 17, 12:30pm
LOCATION: Museum of Science, Science Park
INFORMATION: Michael Adams, madams@mos.org, 617-589-4253
Sponsors: Archaeological Institute of America, www.archaeological.org, Museum of Science, www.mos.org/events
ADMISSION: Free (museum ADMISSION not required) except for planetarium show (please see MOS website for pricing)
Leave the light-polluted skies of Boston and experience the dark and wonderfully bejeweled sky that has captivated the human imagination for millennia. In this special series of programs, we will focus on the connections between archaeology and astronomy and explore how ancient cultures throughout the world observed and interpreted the sky.
Friday events:
6-7pm Astronomy activities:
Investigate how ancient peoples observed the sun, moon, and stars. Watch the sun rise on the morning of the summer solstice through a scale model of Stonehenge. Build your own model observatory and chart the changing shadows on the solstices, equinoxes, or even your birthday! These activities will be located just outside the Planetarium.
7-8pm Planetarium show:
A timed ticket, available at the museum box office, is required for ADMISSION to the show.
8:30-10pm Stargazing:
Join us on the roof of the museum parking garage for observing at our astronomical observatory. The stargazing portion of the event is dependent on the weather. Please call 617-589- 0267 after 5:30pm on the evening of the event or ask at the museum information desk.
Saturday event:
Planetarium show:
A timed ticket, available at the museum box office, is required for ADMISSION to the show.
Family Archaeology Fair
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: Museum of Science, Science Park
INFORMATION: Ben Thomas, bthomas@aia.bu.edu, 617-353-8708 or Michael Adams, madams@mos.org, 617-589-4253
Sponsors: Archaeological Institute of America, www.archaeological.org, Museum of Science, www.mos.org/events
ADMISSION: Free with regular ADMISSION ($19 adults, $16 children 3-11, $17 seniors 60+)
Take a trip back in time and explore archaeology at the Museum of Science. The AIA and MOS are hosting an archaeology fair filled with dozens of exciting hands-on activities, live presentations, and special programs. Talk with over 20 archaeologists from throughout New England and explore how their research is changing the way we look at the past. Decode Mayan glyphs, use ancient technologies from the Arctic, see spearthrowers in action, and participate in many other fantastic adventures.
Archaeology of the Elder James Blake House
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 18, 2pm
LOCATION: Dorchester Historical Society, The Clapp House, 195 Boston St.
INFORMATION: Ellen Berkland, 617-474-9307
SPONSOR: Dorchester Historical Society, www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org
ADMISSION: Free
Boston City Archaeologist Ellen Berkland will present an illustrated talk on the Archaeology of the Elder James Blake House. In October of 2007, the Dorchester Historical Society hosted a public dig at Boston’s oldest house. Come hear about the results of the excavation that has revealed information about the early environment of Dorchester, Dorchester Common, and the preparation of the parcel for the relocation of the Blake House in 1895 to its present location. An artifact display will be available for viewing as well.
Dorchester North Burying Ground Tour
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 18, 4pm
LOCATION: Dorchester North Burying Ground, corner of Columbia Rd. & Stoughton St.
INFORMATION: Ellen Berkland, 617-474-9307
SPONSOR: Dorchester Historical Society, www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org
ADMISSION: Free
Boston City Archaeologist Ellen Berkland will lead a tour of Dorchester North Burying Ground, one of Boston’s earliest burying grounds. Enjoy an afternoon stroll through this “outdoor museum” and learn how to “read” some of the earliest folk art and stone documents from this region.
Egyptomania
DATE & TIME: Thursday, November 19, 7pm
LOCATION: Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.
INFORMATION: www.mfa.org
SPONSOR: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
ADMISSION: $10 members, seniors & students, $13 non-members
Join Egyptologist Bob Brier, one of the Teaching Company’s “great scholars” in a discussion about Egyptomania- the fascination with Egypt- and its historical and cultural impact. Events such as the opening of the Suez Canal, Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign, and the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb led to the Egyptomania in pop culture, from the fabulous cigar box labels of the 1890’s to contemporary architecture today.
Storied Walls: Murals of the Americas
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: 617-496-1027
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, www.peabody.harvard.edu
ADMISSION: $9 adults, $7 students/seniors 65 and older, $6 children 3-18, Free under 3
This exhibit explores ancient wall paintings from Arizona, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. Free ADMISSION for MA residents on Sundays 9am-12pm, and Wednesdays 3-5pm.
Encounters with the Americas
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: 617-496-1027
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, www.peabody.harvard.edu
ADMISSION: $9 adults, $7 students/seniors 65 and older, $6 children 3-18, Free under 3
This exhibit explores native cultures of Mesoamerica before and after Spanish contact, featuring original sculpture and plaster casts of Maya monuments. Free ADMISSION for MA residents on Sundays 9am-12pm, and Wednesdays 3-5pm.
Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested West
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: 617-496-1027
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, www.peabody.harvard.edu
ADMISSION: $9 adults, $7 students/seniors 65 and older, $6 children 3-18, Free under 3
“Wiyohpiyata: Lakota Images of the Contested West” explores the meanings of a recently discovered nineteenth-century “artist’s book,” in the collection of the Houghton Library, that had been recovered from the Little Big Horn battlefield after Custer’s defeat in 1876. The exhibit presents colored drawings by Plains Indian warriors from the book with historic Lakota objects from the Peabody’s collections.
Zooarchaeology Laboratory Open House
DATE & TIME: Monday, October 12, 12-4:30pm
LOCATION: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: Peter Burns, 617-495-8317, zooarch@fas.harvard.edu
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, peabody.harvard.edu/node/23
ADMISSION: $9 adults, $7 students/seniors 65 and older, $6 children 3-18, Free under 3
Take a behind-the-scenes visit to a museum laboratory that helps archaeologists identify the animal bones found in their excavations. Researchers who study animal remains from ancient human occupation sites (zooarchaeologists) demonstrate how this is done using the skeletons of modern animals. If you have found a bone in your backyard, bring it with you and get it identified! A favorite event for children and for home-schoolers! Appointment not required.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum: Zooarchaeology and Collections (school group program)
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14 (by appointment)
LOCATION: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: Education Department, 617-495-3216, pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
ADMISSION: Free for Cambridge Public Schools, $5 per student for group rate, 1 chaperone for every 5 students required (no charge for chaperones)
Go behind-the-scenes at the Peabody Museum and visit the laboratory where archaeologists identify the bones recovered during their excavations. Zooarchaeologists demonstrate how this is done using skeletons of modern animals. The workshop can be tailored for groups from 3rd grade through high school, and relates to Massachusetts standards on adaptation to environmental conditions, classification of life forms, analytical thinking, genetic variation, and many more. Sign up early for this popular workshop!
Lunch Tour: Houses of Ancient Israel
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 28, 12:15pm
LOCATION: Semitic Museum, 6 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: Museum Office, 617-495-4631
SPONSOR: Semitic Museum, www.fas.harvard.edu/~semitic/
ADMISSION: Free
Archaeology of the Magnificent Maya (Family Event)
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 1-4pm
LOCATION: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: 617-495-3216, pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
ADMISSION: $9 adults, $7 students/seniors 65 and older, $6 children 3-18
Investigate how archaeologists are unraveling the mysteries of classic Mayan culture and people. Try your hand at deciphering Maya numbers. Make and take home images of bahlam (jaguar), chan (snake), and stoz (bat), complex Mayan glyphs. Participate in a special gallery program at 2pm. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Harvard Yard Archaeology Project Excavation: School Group Open House
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 22, by appointment at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
LOCATION: Meet at Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, 11 Divinity Ave.
INFORMATION: 617-495-3216, pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
ADMISSION: $5 per student, Free for Cambridge public school groups
Learn about colonial Harvard and Cambridge through on-going excavations in Harvard Yard. Learn about cultural preservation and archaeological techniques; see artifacts from the Yard and try your hand in the dirt. Harvard students are exploring the history of their multicultural institution by excavating the world of their predecessors- share in their discoveries! This Thursday event is for school groups only.
Harvard Yard Archaeology Project Excavation: Public Open House
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 9:30am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Matthews Hall, Harvard University
INFORMATION: 617-495-3216, pmae-ed@fas.harvard.edu
SPONSOR: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
ADMISSION: Free
Learn about colonial Harvard and Cambridge through on-going excavations in Harvard Yard. Learn about cultural preservation and archaeological techniques; see artifacts from the Yard and try your hand in the dirt. Harvard students are exploring the history of their multicultural institution by excavating the world of their predecessors- share in their discoveries! This Saturday event is for families and the general public. This event is free except in the event of rain. During inclement weather, this event will be held at the Peabody Museum (11 Divinity Ave.) and regular ADMISSION fees will apply.
Old Fashioned Barn Raising
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 4, 12-5pm
LOCATION: “Old Chelmsford” Garrison House, 105 Garrison Rd.
INFORMATION: 978-256-8832, www.garrisonhouse.org
SPONSOR: “Old Chelmsford” Garrison House Association, Inc.
ADMISSION: Free
We plan to construct an 8’ by 12’ building using techniques and plans for a timber frame. The building will be completed in one day. The prep work will be done prior to the event and we will have examples of how it was completed. Tools appropriate to the time period will be used and on display. Tours of the ca. 1691 Garrison House and ca. 1830 barn will also be offered. Fireplace cooking will also be demonstrated.
Got Old Bottles?
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 1-4pm
LOCATION: Major John Buttrick House, Minute Man National Historic Park
INFORMATION: 617-242-5613 x 228, Alicia_paresi@nps.gov
SPONSOR: National Park Service
ADMISSION: Free
Do you have an interesting old bottle that you found in your backyard or at an antique store? Have you wondered how old it is and what it was used for? This workshop will help you learn how archaeologists date old bottles. From 1-2pm, National Park Service archaeologists will give a short presentation and show examples of bottles from the Minute Man National Historic Park collection. From 2-4pm, the staff will answer general questions and help you identify and date bottles from your own collection.
Digging the Past
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 9:30am-4:30pm
LOCATION: Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Rd.
INFORMATION: 978-369-9763, cml@concordmuseum.org
SPONSOR: Concord Museum, www.concordmuseum.org
ADMISSION: $10 adults, $8 seniors (62 and older), $8 students, $5 youth (6-18), Free for kids under 6
Participate in an informal, hands-on 4000-year-old stone tool investigation in the Concord Museum’s “Establishing Concord” Gallery. By using the inquiry method to examine, describe, and identify the artifacts you’ll inquire insight into the function and importance of stone tools in Native American life. Also, learn more about the skills of an archaeologist as you examine the toolkit of Benjamin Lincoln Smith, who helped found the Massachusetts Archaeological Society. All ages are welcome.
Gone But Not Forgotten: The Indians Who Lived in What is Now Danvers
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 21, 7pm
LOCATION: Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St.
INFORMATION: 978-777-1666
SPONSOR: Danvers Historical Society, www.danvershistory.org
ADMISSION: $5.00 for public, Free for Danvers Historical Society members
Glenn Mairo of the Danvers Historical Society will examine the pre-history of the Danvers area from the time of early man over 10,000 years ago through the Contact Period of the early 17th century. The challenges of interpreting Native American history and pre-history without the presence of local, indigenous Native people will be explored. Artifacts from the collection of the Danvers Historical Society will be featured throughout the talk.
6th Annual Massachusetts Atlatl Field Days
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: Saturday- Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Sunday- Endicott Park Activities Field, Ingersol St.
INFORMATION: 978-580-9437, gmairo@hotmail.com
SPONSOR: Danvers Historical Society, www.danvershistory.org
ADMISSION: Free
This is a family-friendly primitive technology event. On Saturday, October 17th, workshops and lectures will be held in Tapley Memorial Hall by some of the Northeast’s finest primitive skills experts. There will be a materials fee for workshop participants only- advance signup is required. Sunday, October 18th will feature atlatl throwing demonstrations open to the public. There will be technology demonstrations and sales both days. Special guests include Thunderbird Atlatl, Richard Parker Lithic Tools, Jeff Gottlieb, “Trapper Jon” Enos, and members of the Maine Primitive School.
Archaeology Day in Deerfield
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 10am-5pm
LOCATION: Starting at Historic Deerfield, 84B Old Main St. (see below for details)
INFORMATION: Claire Carlson, 413-775-7217, ccarlson@historic-deerfield.org
SPONSOR: Historic Deerfield, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
ADMISSION: Free for all events except Memorial Hall Museum Tour ($3.00)
10am
Archaeological Tour of Deerfield Village (Dr. Robert Paynter, Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts)
LOCATION: Tour starts at the Hall Tavern Information Center in Historic Deerfield
11am-5
Drop-in Tours of the Memorial Hall Museum (This is the museum of the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association)
LOCATION: Memorial Street.
11:30
Guided Tour of the Old Burying Ground on Albany Rd.
LOCATION: Meet your Historic Deerfield tour guide at the Old Burying Ground.
1pm
11,000 Years of Native History through Archaeology (Elizabeth Chilton, Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts)
LOCATION: Hall Tavern Visitor Center, Historic Deerfield.
2pm
Landscapes of Historic Preservation in 19th-Century Deerfield (Elizabeth Harlow, Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts)
LOCATION: Hall Tavern Visitor Center, Historic Deerfield.
3pm
Walking Tour of Pocumtuck Homeland in Deerfield (Dr. Marge Bruchac (Abenaki), Department of Anthropology, University of Connecticut)
LOCATION: Tour starts at the Hall Tavern Visitor Center, Historic Deerfield
Mary Rowlandson and King Philip’s War
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 7, 6:30pm
LOCATION: East Brookfield Public Library, 122 Connie Mack Dr.
INFORMATION: 508-867-7928
SPONSOR: East Brookfield Public Library
ADMISSION: Free
Wayne Hazen, author and professor at Atlantic Union College, will make a presentation about Mary Rowlandson’s capture by Native Americans and subsequent negotiations for her release. Book signing will follow the presentation.
History of a Colonial Soldier during King Philip’s War
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 22, 6:30pm
LOCATION: East Brookfield Public Library, 122 Connie Mack Dr.
INFORMATION: 508-867-7928
SPONSOR: East Brookfield Public Library
ADMISSION: Free
Wayne Hazen will present the life of a foot soldier during King Philip’s War. He will bring artifacts and come dressed in the “uniform” of that era. Mr. Hazen has been interested in Massachusetts history most of his life and has been a part of different reenactment groups for 35 years. This is a LCC/MA cultural council grant program.
Discover Archaeology!
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: Ames Free Public Library, 15 Barrows St.
INFORMATION: www.amesfreelibrary.org
SPONSOR: Ames Free Public Library, Town of Easton Department of Public Works
ADMISSION: Free
Discover archaeology and learn about our past that reaches back over 10,000 years in the area we now call Easton! Local artifacts, poster displays, and other items of interest will be included in this free exhibit along with an exploration of archaeology beyond the historic walls of Easton’s Ames Free Public Library. Regular library hours are 10am-8pm, Monday through Thursday, and 10-am-5pm, Friday and Saturday.
Tour of Newell Snow Factory Archaeological Site
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 18, 12-4pm
LOCATION: Museum of Our Industrial Heritage, 2 Mead St.
INFORMATION: 413-548-9435, industrialheritage@hotmail.com
SPONSOR: Museum of Our Industrial Heritage, www.industrialhistory.org
ADMISSION: Free, donations accepted.
The Newell Snow Factory riverbank archaeological site is located on the Green River in Greenfield. It has been continuously occupied by industry since 1690. The artifacts reflect the industries that have occupied the site including grist mills, iron furnaces and foundries, blacksmiths, and machine shops. The Newell Snow Factory site is the birthplace of Greenfield’s metalworking industries. The tour also includes the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage, circa 1820’s Newell Snow Factory, and the Green River Heritage Trail.
Early People of Bell’s Neck & Herring River
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 2pm
LOCATION: Brooks Free Library, 739 Main St.
INFORMATION: 508-430-7562
SPONSOR: Brooks Free Library, www.brooksfreelibrary.org
ADMISSION: Free
Join archaeologist Fred Dunford as he shares a lifetime of study of the artifacts left behind by people who lived nearly 6,000 years ago in the Herring River Stoneybrook Valleys of what is now West Harwich.
Archaeology Walk at Bell’s Neck Conservation Lands
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 11, 2pm
LOCATION: Bell’s Neck Rd., West Harwich
INFORMATION: 508-432-3997
SPONSOR: Harwich Conservation Trust, www.harwichconservationtrust.org
ADMISSION: Free
Join archaeologist Fred Dunford on a walk through sites inhabited by native people nearly 6,000 years ago. This event is limited to 30 people. Please call to reserve your spot.
Tombstone and Trowels
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 10am-3pm (rain date: Sunday, October 25, 10am-3pm)
LOCATION: Haverhill Historical Society/Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.
INFORMATION: 978-374-4626, ghornacek@haverhillhistory.org
SPONSOR: Haverhill Historical Society/Buttonwoods Museum, www.haverhillhistory.org
ADMISSION: $5 per family
Discover archaeology at the Haverhill Historical Society/Buttonwoods Museum! Try your hand at traditional archaeological skills like cross mending and cleaning archaeological artifacts. A mock dig and spooky craft will prepare you for an exploration of above ground archaeology at the nearby Pentucket Burial Ground. With a scavenger hunt as your guide, explore how tombstones give vital clues about life and death long ago. Self-guided tours of the Luce Archaeology Collection will also be available.
Tour of Skeeterville Railroad crossing
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 18, 12pm
LOCATION: Assabet River Rail Trail parking lot, off Wilkins Street (Route 62)
SPONSOR: Hudson Historical Society
ADMISSION: Free
Michael Volk of the Hudson Historical Society will give a tour and presentation of Hudson's Skeeterville railroad crossing, now part of the Assabet River Rail Trail. Both the Marlboro and Central Massachusetts railroad lines crossed here, along with the Concord-Maynard-Hudson trolley. The tour will meet on Sunday, October 18th at noon at the Rail Trail Parking lot off Wilkins Street (Route 62). There will be a short, easy walk to the site. It is also wheelchair accessible.
Historic House Tour
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 11am-4pm and Sunday, October 4, 1-4pm
LOCATION: Paine House at Greenwood Farm, Jeffrey’s Neck Rd.
INFORMATION: 978-821-1944 x4009
SPONSOR: The Trustees of Reservations, www.ttor.org
ADMISSION: Free for members, $8 non-member adults, $5 non-member children
Join a 45-minute tour of a First Period (1694) saltbox farmhouse with period furnishings on its original saltwater farm location. The house includes a rare mid-18th century dairy, unearthed during archaeological work. The house, long misdated, was correctly dated through dendrochronology and features an exhibit on this process. Short hiking/birding trails are available as well as great views of the Great Marsh and Ipswich River.
Clues to the Native Past
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 13, 6:30-8pm
LOCATION: Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St.
INFORMATION: 508-947-9028, www.lakevillelibrary.org
SPONSOR: Lakeville Historical Commission
ADMISSION: Free
Join Mary Concannon, Education Coordinator of the Robbins Museum, as she asks, “What’s in your bag and who does it represent?” The program is open to adults and children with a parent. Each individual or family will receive a bag of artifacts representing an individual. The challenge will be to determine who left the artifacts behind. This event will be held in the Great Ponds Gallery Meeting Room.
Archaeology Lab Open House
DATE & TIME: Thursdays in October, 2-4pm
LOCATION: 410 Great Rd., 3rd floor
INFORMATION: mdudek@johnmilnerassociates.com
SPONSOR: John Milner Associates, www.johnmilnerassociates.com, Friends of Pine Hawk
ADMISSION: Free
Visitors will learn about how archaeology is conducted in Massachusetts and the importance of archaeological resources. The event includes a tour of the lab facility with hands-on discussion of how artifacts and soil samples are processed and specimens are identified. Visitors are welcome to bring in artifacts for examination.
Fabulous Fabric Archaeology Quest
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton St.
INFORMATION: 978-441-0400 x 250
SPONSOR: American Textile History Museum, www.athm.org
ADMISSION: $8 adults (17+), $6 seniors & children (6-16), college students (with ID), Free for members, children under 6.
Though fabric disintegrates over time, cloth-making artifacts may endure to tell the tale! See how many artifacts you can find on our Museum Quest Trail, and learn what secrets they reveal. Find our treasure box at the end, and redeem your prize. Museum hours are 1am-5pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
Archaeological Exhibit: Parallel Lives, Parallel Landscapes
DATE & TIME: Weekends through November 1st, 1-5pm
LOCATION: Royall House and Slave Quarters, 15 George St.
INFORMATION: royallhouseevent@aol.com
SPONSOR: Royall House Association, www.royallhouse.org
ADMISSION: $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 kids (includes tour)
A stunning exhibit of 18th-century artifacts discovered on Royall House and Slave Quarters grounds, depicting the lives of the wealthy Royall family and the enslaved Africans who lived there 250+ years ago.
Museum Tours
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, 17 Jackson St.
INFORMATION: Frederica Dimmick, 508-653-2198
SPONSOR: Massachusetts Archaeological Society, www.massarchaeology.org
ADMISSION: $5 adults, $2 children, Free for Middleboro children, Friends of Robbins Museum
Visit the Robbins Museum of Archaeology and learn about Native cultures of Southern New England from paleo-peoples through the present. Permanent exhibits include A Walk Through Time, the Wapanucket Site, the Middleboro Little League Site, the Doyle Doll Collection, and the Jack Szelka Photograph Collection. The museum is open Wednesdays from 10am-4pm and Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am-2pm.
Family Day at the Robbins Museum
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 10, 11am-2:30pm
LOCATION: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, 17 Jackson St.
INFORMATION: mtconcannon@yahoo.com, www.massarchaeology.org
SPONSOR: Massachusetts Archaeological Society
ADMISSION: $8 per family
Join us for an activity-filled day featuring a selection of hands-on activities. Try your hand at: making talking sticks, making and decorating pottery, crafting beadwork, stitching parfleches, and creating canoes. Play traditional games, create your own stories using symbols, take a stratigraphy challenge, and uncover artifacts in a scavenger hunt. All crafts and activities will include background information on Native American context and/or use.
Massachusetts Archaeological Society Annual Meeting
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 1-6pm
LOCATION: Middleboro Public Library, 102 North Main St. (1-4pm), Robbins Museum of Archaeology, 17 Jackson St. (4-6pm)
INFORMATION: Frederica Dimmick, 508-653-2198, www.massarchaeology.org
SPONSOR: Massachusetts Archaeological Society
ADMISSION: $10
The Annual meeting of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society will feature an afternoon program of speakers on area pre-Contact archaeology as well as on recent discoveries at historic archaeological sites. The program will be followed by a reception at the Robbins Museum of Archaeology. Speakers and topics are yet to be determined.
Archaeology Rocks!
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 10am-2pm
LOCATION: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, 17 Jackson St.
INFORMATION: 508-947-9005, jquacken@foxoboro.com
SPONSOR: Massachusetts Archaeological Society, www.massarchaeology.org
ADMISSION: $5 per family
Kids can hold and examine real Native American artifacts! Handle and marvel at the stone tools and projectile points of Native cultures. Can you identify them? Or their uses? How they were made? This is a session for students of all ages with a very “hands on” format for a fun learning experience.
Underground in Massachusetts
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 28, 7-9pm
LOCATION: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, 17 Jackson St.
INFORMATION: mtconcannon@yahoo.com, www.massarchaeology.org
SPONSOR: Massachusetts Archaeological Society
ADMISSION: $5 adults, $2 children, Free for Middleboro children, Friends of Robbins Museum
Join the museum staff for a power point presentation that provides an insider’s look at how archaeologists use a wide range of resources from art and architecture to diaries and political cartoons in order to contextualize and better understand the artifacts they uncover in the field. This brief introduction will be followed by some hands-on activities and challenges that enable the audience to get a feel for uncovering what lies underground.
Heritage Walk on Columbus Day
DATE & TIME: Monday, October 12, 10am
LOCATION: Bidwell House Museum, 100 Art School Rd
INFORMATION: www.bidwellhousemuseum.org
SPONSOR: The Bidwell House Museum
ADMISSION: $10 members, $15 non-members
Join local historian and artist, George Emmons, on a one-hour walk to the site of the First Meeting House in the township of Tyringham- the original demographic center of Tyringham and Monterey. In honor of Archaeology Month, Emmons will lead the group on a tour of the area.
Mohawk Trail- The Long & Winding Road
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 2pm
LOCATION: Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors Museum, 115 State St. Bldg. 4
INFORMATION: Robert Campanile, 413-663-6312
SPONSOR: Western Gateway Heritage State Park
ADMISSION: Free
The Mohawk Trail evokes visions of the ancient, recalls an abundance of historic events, and etches memories of nature’s power and bounty. The trail weaves a fabric of old and modern footprints. Mohawk Trail is an illuminating illustrated program which takes the audience on a journey retracing the footsteps of Native Americans and the first colonial settlers who made these valleys their home.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
DATE & TIME: Friday, October 9, 7pm
LOCATION: North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St.
INFORMATION: Robert Campanile, 413-663-6312
SPONSOR: Western Gateway Heritage State Park
ADMISSION: Free
Preserved on 5000 year old clay tablets of the ancient Mesopotamians, the epic woven around the character of Gilgamesh, the great king of Uruk, is one of the oldest masterpieces of world literature. It is a tale of one man’s struggle against death that touches on mankind’s attitudes towards life, immortality, fear, courage, friendship, and duty. This multimedia dramatic reading will transport the audience back in time to listen to the minds of the ancients and witness the infinite powers of the human imagination.
Strike Three and You’re Really Out! The Mesoamerican Ballgame
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 17, 2pm
LOCATION: Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors Museum, 115 State St. Bldg. 4
INFORMATION: Robert Campanile, 413-663-6312
SPONSOR: Western Gateway Heritage State Park
ADMISSION: Free
It is that time of the year again for our National Pastime’s Fall Classic. There was a time and place where a ballgame had far more at stake than a World Series ring and money. The ancient Mesoamerican ballgame was no ordinary sport. This illustrated lecture will take you “out to the ballgame” played by the Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs. We will witness its themes of good and evil, life and death. A game where the penalty for losing could be quite severe- sacrificing one’s own life.
Early Peoples of the North River
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing
LOCATION: South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Ln.
INFORMATION: 781-659-2559
SPONSOR: South Shore Natural Science Center, www.ssnsc.org
ADMISSION: $5 adults, $3 seniors/children
A timeline enhances a drawing of a village along the North River, illustrating lifestyles from 10,000 B.P. to 2,000 A.D. This is accompanied by a display of some of the Science Center’s collection of artifacts and modern birch bark work. Check out the website for other related activities.
Renewable Energy at the City of Peace: Shaker Waterpower Archaeology Tour
DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 4, 3-5pm
LOCATION: Hancock Shaker Village, check in at Visitor’s Center (located on Route 20, 5 miles west of downtown Pittsfield, 1.2 miles west of junction of Rtes. 20 & 41)
INFORMATION: Todd Burdick, 413-443-0188 x 216, tburdick@hancockshakervillage.org
SPONSOR: Hancock Shaker Village, www.hancockshakervillage.org, Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, www.upperhousatonicheritage.org
ADMISSION: $17 adults, Family and youth rates available
A two hour tour of the Hancock Shakers’ 19thcentury water power technology, including a demonstration of an 1858 water turbine, a tour of other historic renewable energy sites in the Village (hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, biofuel, biomass, green architecture, sustainable town planning), and an easy to moderate level hike up Shaker Brook to archaeological mill and dam sites. Comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather and appropriate walking/hiking shoes are recommended.
Archaeology Dig Box Activity
DATE & TIME: Saturdays in October, 1pm
LOCATION: Plimoth Plantation Visitor Center
INFORMATION: Karin Goldstein, kgoldstein@plimoth.org
SPONSOR: Plimoth Plantation
ADMISSION: $24 adults, $14 children (6-12)
Join us in our new Family Discovery Station, a hands-on area for children ages 3-10. Every Saturday in October we will present an archaeology dig box activity at 1pm. Kids will learn to draw a grid, dig, and sift for artifacts.
Archaeological Geophysics
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 27, 9am-5pm (Rain date: Thursday, October 29)
LOCATION: Adams National Historical Park, 135 Adams St.
INFORMATION: William Griswold, 978-970-5145 or Steven Pendery, 978-970-5150
SPONSOR: National Park Service, Northeast Region Archaeology Program, www.nps.gov/adam
ADMISSION: Free
Archaeologists use geophysical instruments to detect archaeological features buried in the ground. National Park Service archaeologists will be using three geophysical instruments (ground penetrating radar, soil resistance meter, and magnetometer) to explore areas behind the Adams House in Quincy, MA., home of former presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Come out and learn about the various instruments and about the data that each instrument provides the archaeologists. Grounds ADMISSION and event participation are free, but there is a fee for the house tour ($5 adults, Free under 16).
Introduction to Archaeology Workshop
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION: Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St.
INFORMATION: 508-842-0081 x 4, ljohnson@cwmars.org
SPONSOR: Shrewsbury Public Library, www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library/
ADMISSION: Free
Join Craig Chartier for this unique opportunity to learn how archaeologists explore the past through hands-on, interactive activities. After an introduction to archaeology and a discussion of the main principles that every archaeologist follows, we bring out our archaeology field pack and discuss the tools and steps of an archaeological dig. Participants will have the opportunity to excavate the Code Rose site, a simulated archaeological site complete with mysteries and features. Appropriate for children 6 years old and up. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins September 18th. This program is part of the Whitney Family Presents Series.
The Archaeology of the Statue of Liberty
DATE & TIME: Monday, October 19, 7pm
LOCATION: Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St.
INFORMATION: www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library/
SPONSOR: Shrewsbury Public Library
ADMISSION: Free
The event will include a powerpoint presentation by archaeologist Tonya Largy about the 1985 excavation at the Statue of Liberty site. Ms. Largy will tell the story of the excavation and discuss the plant and bone remains that were discovered.
Peruvian Archaeology- Film and Discussion
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 28, 7-9pm
LOCATION: Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St.
INFORMATION: 508-841-8531, gbrown@cwmars.org
SPONSOR: Shrewsbury Public Library, www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library/
ADMISSION: Free
Archaeologist Daniel Fernandez-Davila returns to present a National Geographic film and lead a discussion on Peruvian archaeological findings.
South Hadley
Indian Wars of New England with Michael Tougias
DATE & TIME: Monday, October 19, 6:30pm
LOCATION: South Hadley Public Library, 27 Bardwell St.
INFORMATION: 413-538-5045
SPONSOR: South Hadley Public Library, www.shadleylib.org, South Hadley Cultural Council
ADMISSION: Free
Using slides of maps, battle sites, roadside history, and period drawings, author Michael Tougias covers the Pequot War, King Philip’s War, and the French and Indian Wars. Strategies of Native Americans as well as Colonial raids are all included in the chronological order in which they occurred. These include Rogers Rangers’ raid on the St. Francis Indians, Lovewell’s Fight in New Hampshire and Maine, The Fort at #4, Metacom’s uprising on the Connecticut River, and gripping accounts of colonial women captives.
Sacred Places of the Southwest
DATE & TIME: Month of October, ongoing (starting October 17)
LOCATION: Springfield Science Museum, 21 Edwards St.
INFORMATION: 413-263-6800 x 459
SPONSOR: Springfield Science Museum, www.springfieldmuseums.org
ADMISSION: $10 adults, $7 seniors/students, $5 children (3-7)
To celebrate Archaeology Month, the Springfield Science Museum will host the exhibit “Sacred Places of the Southwest.” This show presents the artistic legacy of the late photographer Claus Mroczynski. His work pictures the ragged deserts, caves, mesas, and mountains at remote sacred Native American places in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. This exhibit will be on view from October 17, 2009 through January 3, 2010.
Archaeology of the Bixby House
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 10, 10am
LOCATION: Bixby House exhibit, Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd.
INFORMATION: rbeall@osv.org, 508-347-0319
SPONSOR: Old Sturbridge Village, www.osv.org
ADMISSION: $20 adults, $7 children (3-17), Free under 3.
Get an insider’s tour of the Bixby House, formerly of Barre, MA., now located at Old Sturbridge Village, with architectural historian and Vice President for Museum Programs, Ed Hood. View artifacts found in and around the house and learn about the detailed archaeological and architectural studies that informed the careful restoration of the Bixby House at Old Sturbridge Village.
Up and Down at the Pamet Bog House and Bearberry Hill
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 7, 10am (rain date: Thursday, October 8)
LOCATION: North Pamet Rd. trailhead, near the old Coast Guard station
INFORMATION: Frederica_dimmick@nps.gov, 508-255-3421 x 14
SPONSOR: National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore
ADMISSION: Free
Join Cape Cod National Seashore archaeologist Frederica Dimmick on this 1.5 hour program that explores a once-flourishing cranberry farm area where archaeology has revealed information about early Native peoples’ use of the marsh, and the story of 19th and 20th century use of the Bog House. Then climb to the top of spectacular Bearberry Hill via a refurbished trail that highlights natural vegetative resources as well as vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Ballston Beach, once a popular resort destination a century ago. For the tour, park at the trailhead parking lot at the end of North Pamet Rd., near the old Coast Guard Station. After parking, retrace your route by foot along the road to the Bog House driveway where the program will begin.
Cormier Woods’ Forgotten Past
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 31, 10am (Rain date- Sunday, November 1)
LOCATION: Cormier Woods parking lot, Chapin St.
INFORMATION: 508-779-0232, gdubell@gmail.com
SPONSOR: The Trustees of Reservations
ADMISSION: Free
Get a behind-the-scenes peak at how Nipmuc families, English settlers, and immigrant groups from the Old and New Worlds shaped the Blackstone Valley we live in today. Join historical archaeologist Gregory R. Dubell for a two-mile walk past the glacial boulders, stone walls, ancient cellar holes, and 18th century farmstead of The Trustees’ newest public property.
What Does an Archaeologist Do?
DATE & TIME: Month of October
LOCATION: Gore Place, 52 Gore St.
INFORMATION: 781-894-2798, goreplace@goreplace.org
SPONSOR: Gore Place, www.goreplace.org
ADMISSION: $5 per backpack
Rent a backpack with archaeology tools and activities, explore 45 acres, and discover “What Does an Archaeologist Do?” Follow 7 steps to experience how archaeological research occurs at a historic site. Children ages 6 and up with an accompanying adult can dig, sort, analyze, and reach conclusions based on what they discover. Artifacts uncovered by archaeologists during a 2008 dig at Gore place will be on display. Please call or check website for specific days and times.
Ancient Worlds of the Americas: Exploration in Anthropological Archaeology at Brandeis University
DATE & TIME: Friday, October 23, 1:30-5:30pm
LOCATION: Brandeis University
INFORMATION: www.brandeis.edu
SPONSOR: Brandeis University, Department of Anthropology
ADMISSION: Free
A series of short presentations by graduate students and faculty on their recent research.
Stones and Bones
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 1-4pm
LOCATION: Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Rd
INFORMATION: 508-269-6958, johnhu1966@gmail.com
SPONSOR: Wayland Historical Commission, Russell’s Garden Center
ADMISSION: Free
The public is invited to bring in artifacts, bones, and historical items of interest that they have found for identification and information. The Wayland Historical Commission volunteers will display artifacts from local sites. This event is free and open to the public of all ages. Refreshments will be served.
A Walk in Time
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 10-11:30am
LOCATION: Hale Reservation-Cat Rock parking lot
INFORMATION: JWalsh@halereservation.org
SPONSOR: Hale Reservation, www.halereservation.org, Public Archaeology Lab Inc., www.palinc.com
ADMISSION: Free
Join us for a walking tour of some of Hale Reservation’s Native American archaeological sites. A moderate to brisk walk with archaeologist Alan Leveillee will visit such sites as a felsite quarry and hunting shelter.
Flint Knapping and the Art of Stone Tool Making
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 11:30am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Hale Reservation-Trading Post (1 mile from entrance)
INFORMATION: JWalsh@halereservation.org
SPONSOR: Hale Reservation, www.halereservation.org, Public Archaeology Lab Inc., www.palinc.com
ADMISSION: Free
With the introduction of steel tools, stone tool-making nearly became a lost art. See a demonstration of techniques used in stone tool-making and discuss the variety of tools used by Native Americans in their everyday life.
Show and Tell
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 3, 12:30-1:30pm
LOCATION: Hale Reservation-Trading Post (1 mile from entrance)
INFORMATION: JWalsh@halereservation.org
SPONSOR: Hale Reservation, www.halereservation.org, Public Archaeology Lab Inc., www.palinc.com
ADMISSION: Free
Alan Leveillee is an expert in the subject of Late Woodland Native Americans in the New England area. In this segment, participants are invited to bring in objects they think may be genuine archaeological artifacts from any period of time for a professional identification.
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