Archaeologists will exhibit artifacts and talk about recent excavations in Michigan at the Michigan Historical Center Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“People don’t necessarily think about archaeology taking place in Michigan,” said State Archaeologist Dean Anderson. “Archaeology Day is a great opportunity for people to talk to archaeologists about their research, see artifacts that have been found and find out what we learn from them, and listen to presentations about excavations going on in the state.”
Presentations about Michigan’s archaeological endeavors will be held throughout the day, including studies currently taking place on the 1,200 acres of the Chippewa Nature Center; archaeological investigations of the people who lived on Lake Superior’s South Shore roughly 3,000 years ago; how Irish immigrants were able to reproduce their way of life on Michigan’s Beaver Island, and nautical archaeology in northwestern Michigan.
Demonstrations and interactive projects for kids are also part of Archaeology Day. Visitors can try hitting a deer target using an atlatl, or spear thrower, used by hunters thousands of years ago. Kids can also participate in mock excavations, make clay pinch pots and compare their height to a mastodon.
This event is free to attend, plus visitors will receive a poster depicting the Pewabic shipwreck, while supplies last. For additional information visit www.michigan.gov/archaeology and www.michigan.gov/museum.
Archaeology Day is sponsored by the Michigan Historical Center, Department of Natural Resources, and the State Historic Preservation Office, Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is financed in part by a grant from the National Park Service, Department of Interior. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of the Interior. The Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on its federally funded assistance programs. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C. St. NW, Washington DC 20240.
The State Historic Preservation Office is part of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), which provides financial and technical assistance through public and private partnerships to create and preserve decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents and to engage in community economic development activities to revitalize urban and rural communities.
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) provides financial and technical assistance through public and private partnerships to create and preserve decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents and to engage in community economic development activities to revitalize urban and rural communities.*
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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