Co-hosted by the Ontario Archaeological Society – Ottawa Chapter, our Public Archaeology Day provides a hands-on approach to learning about this science. Throughout the morning there will be a variety of information stations manned by professional and avocational archaeologists ready to share their knowledge, demonstrate techniques and answer your questions.
Saturday Morning: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Clean Artifacts – get your hands wet! Wash the objects that ancestors made and used.
- Mend Broken Ceramics – we all love a puzzle.
- Timeline of Civilizations – explore a long, long poster that tracks the story of our past.
- Dating Game – identify decorative patterns and date ceramics and glass objects.
- Posters, Photographs, Artifacts and Stories – talk to archaeologists and friends.
Saturday Movie Night: 7:00 PM
Paddling Through the Past
(with French subtitles)
Written and narrated by Jean-Luc Pilon, Archaeologist and Retired Curator, Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau.
Sunday Morning: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Put a Stamp on It
Learn about archaeological illlustrations found in books and reports. Create a personalized place name, bookmark or small sign with archaeologically themed ink stamps.
To learn more about this science, participate in a simulated archaeological dig online: Dig Down, Dig Back!
Check out our campsite availability or book a daily vehicle permit up to 5 days in advance. Make your Reservations Online or call: 888-668-7275.
