ALASKA

Alaska Archaeology Month takes place in April. For more information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/akso/cr/akrcultural/ArcheologyMonth.htm

The Alutiiq Museum welcomes educational groups of all ages. School groups can tour their gallery, participate in a self-lead museum scavenger hunt, make artifact replicas, and play educational games. If your group has a special interest or would like a tour of our laboratory or collections room, call to make arrangements. All visits should be scheduled with the Education Coordinator. They ask that you please bring an adult for every six students. For information call (907) 486-7004, or visit www.alutiiqmuseum.com.

Each summer, the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Respository sponsors an excavation at an archaeological site near the town of Kodiak. Museum archaeologists choose a deposit that will help answer a significant question in Alutiiq history and focus their efforts on sites that are threatened by erosion, vandalism, or modern development. Volunteers, students, and interns are invited to join museum archaeologists in the hands-on exploration of Alutiiq heritage and historic preservation. A month of fieldwork is followed by the chance to work in the museum's laboratory. Participants can earn college or high school credit. For information see www.alutiiqmuseum.com.

The Annual Alaska Atlatl Competition is held in April, which is also Alaska Archaeology Month. Children can practice using atlatls, or spear-throwers, to hit mammoth-like targets. For details, contact the National Park Service, Alaska Support Office (907) 644-3510.

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