Mississippi Archaeological Association Sponsors Hands-On Fair
CONTACTS: Cliff Jenkins (601-965-4139, ext. 115), Expo Project Chair
Jayur Mehta (601-576-6940), Archaeology Month Coordinator
Children & Adults can learn first-hand about archaeology through interactive demonstrations.
Mississippi Archaeological Association (MAA) in association with the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Mississippi Arts Commission and Millsaps College, is sponsoring the 2008 MS Archaeology Expo in Jackson, Mississippi, to help celebrate Archaeology Month in our state. Over twenty professional archaeologists from ten different agencies will be on-hand to assist with the activities.
On Saturday, October 18 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. there will be a free hands-on family fair for children and adults featuring fun activities for all ages, such as interactive demonstrations of archaeological techniques and tribal social dances by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The event is being held at Millsaps College, 1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39210. Activities will include:
Artifact Identification (Bring your artifacts!)
Atlatl (Spear) Throwing
Prehistoric Technology Stations
Artifact Displays (MS & Mayan)
Pottery Design/Making
Cordage Bracelet making
Rock Art Wall
Flintknapping (Stone Tool making)
Ground Penetrating Radar demonstration (GPR)
Basket weaving/Beading Demonstrations
In association with Archaeology Month held every October, the Mississippi Archaeological Association (MAA), Jackson Chapter, has organized the Archaeology Expo to accurately portray the vital role archaeology plays in uncovering and celebrating Mississippi’s unique cultural heritage. MAA aspires to showcase archaeology and wishes to enhance our appreciation for our irreplaceable archaeological resources. Sponsors of the Expo include Mississippi Humanities Council, Mississippi Arts Commission, Millsaps College, Mississippi Department of Archives & History, Mississippi Department of Transportation, Earth Search, Inc., Brockington & Associates, Inc., Jackson Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Mississippi Association of Professional Archaeologists, Cobb Institute of Archaeology, Forestry Suppliers, Coastal Environments, Mississippi Bureau of Land Management, Payne’s Custom Jewelry and Vicksburg National Military Park.
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