A park ranger helps one kid dig a hole in the ground while another screens dirt.

Kids Dig!

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

  • Jun 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Fees apply

Do you dig Fort Vancouver?

This popular program introduces kids aged 8-12 to the fascinating world of archaeology! In this program, kids excavate a site with trowels, screen dirt, measure and map their finds, and discover the historical secrets that lie below our feet! Kids also learn about the importance of protecting archaeological sites for future generations. Space is limited to 20 kids. Reserve your spot at the reconstructed fort on the day of the program, or call (360) 816-6250 to make reservations in advance. The Kids Dig program is free with admission.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is one of the Northwest's most famous archaeological sites. Through archaeology at Fort Vancouver, we can learn about the prehistory and history of Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest. Kids Digs offer a unique and fun way to learn about history!

For more information, call (360) 816-6250. 

Fees

Free with admission. Youth ages 15 and under are free.

Schedule

Date:

Jun 29, 2019

Time:

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
Tags: archaeology, archeology, kids activities, kids programs