Archaeology Day Camp

Tuesday and Wednesday August 2 & 3, 2011

Thanks for your interest in our Archaeology Day Camp. The two day camp begins at Glendower Historic Mansion, 105 Cincinnati Ave, Lebanon. There the students will receive an introduction to archaeology studies and learn about field work, first with a simulated dig and then with an actual field dig beginning with a high tech computer survey, mapping the site and actually digging.

Day two begins with a field trip to Ft. Ancient historic site and a review of the recent findings their by Director, Jack Blosser. Students will tour the new dig sites at Ft. Ancient and learn how modern archaeology methods have changed the scholar’s thinking about Ft. Ancient. The camp ends with a review of the findings from the level three dig at the old Shaker North Family site, now housed in the Warren County History Center, 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon.

Both Glendower and the Warren County History Center are owned by the Warren County Historical Society. Jessica Thress, Assistant Curator and Archaeologist in Residence at the Warren County Historical Society will lead the camp assisted by Dr. Jarrod Burks and Lynley Culpepper, MA.


Gear up and get your hands dirty for this summer’s Archaeology Day Camp at the Warren County Historical Society’s beautiful historic Glendower Mansion. Experience a chance to dig up history’s forgotten past. Also take a trip into the prehistoric past as we depart for Fort Ancient to learn about new interpretations on what the Native Americans may have used this massive acreage for during their residence in the area.

Arrival times for both days are 9:30 am at the Glendower Mansion or Harmon Hall. Departure or pick-up times for both days are 3:00 pm. Please bring a sack lunch for both days!

Get Archaeology Day Camp Flyer here

Day 1:

  • Arrive at Glendower Mansion Lawn at 9:30 am.
    Glendower Mansion, 105 Cincinnati Avenue, Lebanon, OH 45036.
  • Learn how to be an Archaeologist in the field and in the lab by performing simulated digs.
  • Break for lunch.
  • Listen and watch Dr. Jarrod Burks demonstration on ground penetrating radar, how to see into the ground without digging!
  • Get your hands dirty with an actual excavation of the Glendower lawns. Be the first to see new discoveries of past residences.
  • 3:30pm depart for home, ready to gear up for day number two!

Day 2:

  • Arrive at Harmon Hall Museum, 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, Oh (WCHS) at 9:30 am to leave for a field trip to Fort Ancient.
  • Program by Jack Blosser, Director of Fort Ancient. Review the newest archaeological findings from Fort Ancient resulting in new interpretations of the site.
  • Break for lunch and tour Fort Ancient grounds.
  • Depart Fort Ancient for Harmon Hall Museum for a closing discussion on archaeology and a tour of the new Shaker Archaeology Exhibit. Learn about behind the scenes archaeology within a museum.
  • 3:30pm depart for home with your new knowledge of archaeology!

 

Class size is limited. To register, complete and return this form below by July 23, along with a $20 registration fee per person to:

Warren County Historical Society, 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036-1707.

For further information or directions, call 513-932-1817 or email us at gro.muesumshcwnull@shcw.