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Monday, 08 September 2008 |
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PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Historical Museum is “Digging into the Past” this month, with a new exhibit on archaeology and geology.
The exhibit will be up during the entire month and will be the focus of a special event Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Patrons can make their own arrows, learn what it was like to be at the state’s archeology dig in Culver this summer, touch a real mastadon bone and learn how to start a high quality rock collection from the places visited every day. Fun puzzles and information about where to learn more will be available for all kids 12 and under to take home.
September is Archaeology Month in the State of Indiana. The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology coordinates archaeology events throughout the state to promote the science and help people understand how the State of Indiana is preserving its prehistoric and historic roots.
Executive Director Linda Rippy explained how Archaeology Month relates to the museum: “The museum is excited to be participating in this statewide learning experience this year. There are so many ways that we learn about the history of our county. Archaeology is the scientific study of peoples of the past. Geology is the study of the Earth, its history and its makeup.Both sciences can tell us about much about history and prehistory, right here in our own backyard.”
In addition to its focus on archaeology Sept. 27, the Marshall County Historical Museum will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, presented by Smith-sonian magazine.
Museums across the country will offer free admission and special activities on that day.
The Marshall County Historical Museum is always free of charge to the public, but strongly supports Museum Day’s mission of making the gift of museums available to all people.
For more information on these and other MCHM activities, contact the Museum by phone at 574-936-2306 or visit them on-line at www.mchistoricalsociety.org .
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 September 2008 )
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