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Down and Dirty Half-day Archeology Exploration

Are you 8 - 12 years of age and interested in digging in the dirt? It may be winter outside, but you can join us for a fun-filled, half-day of archaeology inside. Lee Preston, who has conducted hands-on archaeology programs since 1985, will introduce participants to the tools and techniques that archaeologists use. Learn how to surface search, excavate, reconstruct pottery, clean, categorize and measure artifacts-gaining experience through the handling of Native American artifacts and artifacts from historic sites in Howard County.

You must pre-register for this activity. To do so, contact 410-313-0400. If you already have an account with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, you can register online here: http://activenet.active.com/HowardCounty/registrationmain.sdi?source=adet.sdi&activity_id=15093&sdireqauth=1326839905079

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