Sept. 28, 2011 – Visitors to the Michigan Historical Museum on Oct. 1 can learn about archaeological treasures found at Colonial Michilimackinac, and practice using an atlatl. This event kicks off the first in the “History Beneath Your Feet” series, featuring five Saturdays of archaeology-themed programs at the museum sponsored by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).
On Oct. 1, Mackinac State Historic Parks archaeologist Dr. Lynn Evans will share recent treasures found at Colonial Michilimackinac, where one million artifacts have been unearthed since 1959 in one of the longest ongoing digs in the nation. The program begins at 1 p.m. in the Forum on the museum’s first floor.
Also on Oct. 1, Mike Maur and Ron Burk of the Michigan Archaeological Society will be on hand throughout the day, guiding visitors on the technique of using an atlatl (spear thrower) to shoot at a deer target. This program runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the museum’s south lawn.
The ‘History Beneath Your Feet” Series celebrating Archaeology Month continues at the museum on Oct. 8, 15, 22 and Nov. 5. Presentations include a look at artifacts found beneath Lake Huron; near the Beaumont Tower at Michigan State University ; and in downtown Flint. Family friendly activities round out the series, with tool-making demonstrations, rubbings of rock carvings, a junior archaeologist workshop and more.
Visit www.michigan.gov/museum and click on “View All Events” for more detailed information on the series.
While at the museum, be sure to stop at the first-floor exhibits gallery where the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War continues with the Plowshares Into Swords special exhibit.
Michigan Historical Museum admission is $6 for adults 18-64. Children through age 5 are free; youth ages 6-17 pay an optional $2; and seniors 65 and up pay $4. Annual passes are available. Visit www.michigan.gov/museum for details.
The museum is open seven days a week. It is located inside the Michigan Library and Historical Center , 702 West Kalamazoo St. , Lansing . The museum and visitor parking are on the north side of Kalamazoo Street , two blocks east of M. L. King Jr. Boulevard . Weekend parking is free. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/museum or call 517-373-3359.
The Michigan Historical Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Its museum and archival programs help people discover, enjoy and find inspiration in their heritage. It includes the Michigan Historical Museum , 10 regional museums, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/michiganhistory.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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