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2010 Archaeology Field School: July 5 - July 16, 2010, 9:00-3:00 (Monday-Friday) Special Opportunity for students ages 16 through adult Search for the secrets of the past by participating in a real archaeological excavation! Join Strawbery Banke's Archaeology Department to excavate the grounds of the 1762 Chase House site to gather information about its former kitchen ell, barn and privy. Students in the Archaeology Field School work alongside professional archaeologists, preservationists, curators, and historians, exploring the site with volunteers and students of all ages. Learn approved excavation techniques and be part of a team, unearthing information about four centuries of neighborhood life. This two-week, intensive experience includes fieldwork, lab work, object handling and identification, tours, activities, and instruction. The Archeological Field School is a valuable opportunity for career exploration as well as a fun outdoor learning experience! $400 member/$500 nonmembers
2009 Archaeology Field School was a Great Success! This year’s highly successful archaeological field school, conducted July 27 to August 7, 2009, continued the investigation of the Chase House Site. Strawbery Banke Archaeologist Sheila Charles, Field Supervisor Danielle Dadiego, and Laboratory Supervisor Sally Strazdins were assisted by 8 year round Archaeology Department volunteers and 14 students, many of whom are already looking forward to returning next year for continued hands-on archaeological field and laboratory experiences and engaging opportunities to use scientific observation and techniques. To read the complete and fascinating field school summary from Archaeologist Sheila Charles, please click here.
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