Last updated: November 17, 2020
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At-Home Archaeology and Museum Activities for Kids
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At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, archaeologists study the past by digging to find things that people left behind. This can include objects - called "artifacts" - or the remains of buildings. These artifacts become part of our national park's museum collection, and are displayed in museum exhibits throughout the park.
Learn about archaeology and museums at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with these fun activities for kids!
Wee Dig Archaeology
Learn about the fascinating science of archaeology in this interactive activity designed for kindergarteners and first graders!
Make Your Own Spode Plate
The people who lived at Fort Vancouver ate off of beautiful dishes made by the Spode Company. Today, archaeologists find pieces of these plates underground. In this activity, design your own Spode plate pattern!
What is Stratigraphy?
Archaeologists use stratigraphy to help understand archaeological sites. But what is it? Learn about this fascinating science and try your hand at analyzing an archaeological site using stratigraphy! (Download the What is Stratigraphy answer key here.)
Make Your Own Museum
Download this PDF and learn how to make your own museum exhibit at home in this activity designed for elementary school-aged children.
Learn about archaeology and museums at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with these fun activities for kids!
Wee Dig Archaeology
Learn about the fascinating science of archaeology in this interactive activity designed for kindergarteners and first graders!
Make Your Own Spode Plate
The people who lived at Fort Vancouver ate off of beautiful dishes made by the Spode Company. Today, archaeologists find pieces of these plates underground. In this activity, design your own Spode plate pattern!
What is Stratigraphy?
Archaeologists use stratigraphy to help understand archaeological sites. But what is it? Learn about this fascinating science and try your hand at analyzing an archaeological site using stratigraphy! (Download the What is Stratigraphy answer key here.)
Make Your Own Museum
Download this PDF and learn how to make your own museum exhibit at home in this activity designed for elementary school-aged children.
Click here to see more at-home activities for kids from Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!
Details
Activity
Hands-On
Learn about archaeology and museums through these fun, hands-on, at-home activities!
Age(s)
5-12
See the activity descriptions for more information on recommended age groups.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
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