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  • Natural History Museum Archaeology Field School

    The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History at UConn will conduct an Adult Archaeology Field School Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, 9 am to 3 pm. State Archaeologist Dr. Brian Jones will lead the field school, which will take place in Glastonbury, CT

    Spend a week learning about archaeology at the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center’s Field School! This field school will cover the ethical aspects of archaeology, as well as proper archaeological field techniques and data management. As a member of this program, you will have the opportunity to participate in an official Connecticut Office of State Archaeology dig. Your findings will add important information to our understanding of Connecticut’s rich historic past!

    The program fee is $200 ($100 for Museum members/donors) and advance registration is required. This program is for adults and teens ages 16 and above. For further information visit http://www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcalendar.html or call 860-486-4460.

    For more information, contact: Natural History Museum at 860.486.4460