Events & Displays

This section of the web site allows you to explore MVAC's many events, activities and displays to find the best way for you to become involved. The navigation buttons at the left will take you to specific types of activities. Don't know where to start? Then start with the Schedule of Events below for an overview of all MVAC's activities. Other pages will introduce you to specific activities. Lectures throughout the year will introduce you to the area's archaeology. Other events are divided by audience such as Adult/Family, Youth and Teacher. These pages include a variety of events from an Artifact Show to Field Schools. Are you interested in viewing some of the artifacts that have been recovered? Then the Display page will direct you to area displays.

For a complete listing of MVAC's events for 2010 you can download a PDF version of the 2010 Activity Brochure.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the Activity Brochure. Click here if you want to download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Information about archaeology events sponsored by other organizations can be found by visiting web sites on MVAC's Links web page.

2010
March	13	Artifact Show
April	7	Lecture: Archaeological Research at Troy: Recent Discoveries
May	May	Wisconsin Archaeology Month
	1 & 2	Volunteer Field Survey for MVAC Members
July	5	Introduction to Archaeology - grades 1-4
	6	Temples & Tombs of the Americas - grades 4-6
	7	Introduction to Archaeology - grades 5-9
	8-9	Middle School Field Experience - grades 5-9
	5-7	Public Archaeology Field Experience for adults and high school students
	5-9	Public Archaeology Field School for adults and high school students
	12-30	National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute for Teachers: Exploring the Past: Archaeology in the Upper Mississippi River Valley
November	Date to be Announced	MVAC's Annual Reception

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