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Contact: Amy Fedchenko
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It’s not every day you can learn about archeology from professional archeologists! In collaboration with Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters, the National Park Service's Northeast Archeological Resources Program (NARP) will be conducting excavations at 105 Brattle Street this July and August. Between July 18 and August 5, visit Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:00 PM, to learn more about their work.
As part of the outreach for this project, the Roving Exhibit and Archeology Laboratory (REAL) will be on site with hands-on activities for kids of all ages on July 23 and 30 during LONG’s Family Fun Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
The archeological excavation at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters will better locate and define historic landscape features. One of the goals of the excavations is to uncover the histories of all people who lived, worked, and died at the site, including but not limited to enslaved families, women, and children.
Archeological excavations frequently take place in remote and inaccessible locations which restrict the public from seeing first-hand the important work that archeologists do in national parks. REAL, a vehicle stocked with activities geared toward young people and families, is part of the NARP’s commitment to educate visitors about archeological processes and techniques.
Visitors to REAL will be able to participate in several hands-on and activities that relate to archeological concepts and the history of Longfellow House, including:
- dig boxes
- cataloging and dating artifacts
- making toys and pinch pots
- looking at seeds and pollen under a microscope
- learning about archeological tools of the trade
- interpreting historical documents
These activities are designed to complement the federal fourth grade curriculum but are accessible and relevant for people of any age.
For more updates on REAL, follow NARP’s social media pages: Northeast Archeological Resources Program on Facebook and @nrapnps on Instagram.
Last updated: July 23, 2022