Dig Into Archaeology Day at State Exhibit Museum This Weekend

I think when most people think about 'Archaeology', their first thought is probably "old and boring". Which, honestly, is about half right. Archaeology, by definition, is the study of 'old stuff'. But, there's so MUCH more to it than that. It's fascinating really.

Think about some of your favorite movies/pop culture characters/video games/books. Indiana Jones - professor of archaeology. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park - archaeologist. Lara Croft, National Treasure, The Mummy,  etc., etc., are all characters or franchises based on the basic principals of archaeology.

So, while on the surface, it may not sounding exciting - it kind of is. Which is why this weekend is a fun one I'm looking forward to. This Saturday, September 14th, is the 9th annual Archaeology Day at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum on the Fairgrounds.

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What is Archaeology Day in Shreveport, LA?

The 9th annual Archaeology Day is taking place Saturday, September 14th 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm. And it's going to be a day full interactive events and fun for the whole family. Educators will be on hand. There's folks show casing dozens of Native American skills such as basket weaving and pottery making. Interactive demonstrations. There's a little bit of everything happening on Saturday.

List of Archaeology Day Events for Saturday

As noted above, there will be over 40 archaeologists and educators on hand to host tons of interactive events. It's going to be a pretty full day of fun and education. Below are some of the highlights:

• Del Glasner from the ArkLaTex Gem & Mineral Society will display Louisiana minerals,
• Chippolattas will demonstrate stone tool making through flintknapping.
• Learn how to throw an atlatl, a tool used by Native Americans before the bow and arrow
• Watch Marty Young from the Pioneer Heritage Center showcase blacksmithing skills.
• Archaeologists Tad Britt and Jeff Girard will be available to identify artifacts brought in by the public.
• Historians from the Bossier History Center will display Caddo hands-on tools and explain their historical use.
• Curtis Bias, a ceramicist from Caddo Magnet, will guide participants in making a Caddo-styled pot.
• Naturalists from Walter B. Jacobs Park will lead a mock dig, teaching participants how to record the objects they discover.
• Additional demonstrations will include basketry by Artist Geraldine Zelinsky.

All this & more is FREE and open to the public.