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Special Event
Event
Poverty Point Unearthed - French Quarter Visitor Center
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Fee:
Free.Location:
French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St., New Orleans LARepeating Event
Days:
Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Dates:
October 01, 2019 to October 31, 2019
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Exhibition/Show
Description
Louisiana Archaeology Month special exhibit: Poverty Point National Monument in northeast Louisiana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserved the work of ancient engineers and laborers from over 3500 years ago. Its complex earthworks demonstrate great technical skill and artifacts from the site point to a far-flung trading network. Artifacts on loan from the State of Louisiana Division of Archaeology share its story in a special exhibit.
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Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
French Quarter Visitor Center, New Orleans, New Orleans504-589-3882 ext 221
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