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Kids—Learn about Archaeology and Participate in an Actual Dig at Historic Yellow Springs!

(July 11 – 15, 2016) Historic Yellow Springs Archaeology Dig for Kids, ages 8 to 14 years, in Chester Springs, Chester County, PA.

What treasures can you unearth at an archaeology dig? Here at Historic Yellow Springs (HYS) we have discovered projectile points used by Native Americans, paint brushes used by artists in decades past, oyster shells from when HYS was a resort, and marbles from when it hosted an orphanage. Last year we found a toy trolley car. Professional archaeologist Susan Bachor will coordinate the dig and train the children in how to survey the site, excavate and sift soil to uncover artifacts, track daily progress, map discoveries and record findings. All archaeological findings are documented and become part of the historic record at HYS. This popular hands-on summer dig allows kids to learn about local history while studying the process of archeology. Kids research and explore local history as they follow clues left by the artifacts to identify the object, how it was used and by whom. They learn about past human lifestyles and events, and discover how and why they have changed. Information recovered from the dig plays an important part in reconstructing local history. There are just a few spots left (for children 8 – 14 years), but classes begin on Monday, July 11. Learn more and register for the Archaeology Dig for Kids at Historic Yellow Springs: http://yellowsprings.org/classes-workshops/camps/. WEEK: July 11-15 Archaeology Instructor: Susan Bachor Date: Monday-Friday, July 11-15 Ages: 11 to 14, 9am–12:30pm Ages: 8 to 10, 12:30–4pm Meet: Lincoln Building (drop-off & pick-up) Tuition: $150 Member, $175 Non-member Questions? Email Cher Pizzi, HYS Studio Program Manager, [email protected].

Date & Time

Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

07/11/2016 through 07/15/2016

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

Chester Springs Studio at Historic Yellow Springs - 1668 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA, 19425 1668 Art School Road Chester Springs 19425 PA US

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Event Website

610-827-7414

$150 Member, $175 Non-member

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