DELAWARE
Archaeology Month
Archaeology Month events include excavation opportunities for amateur archaeologists and archaeology festivals for family participation. Events for May 2008 will be listed on its Web site at: www.delawarearchaeology.org/index.htm..
Hands on Heritage Summer Camp is for kids ages 11-13. Each summer, campers have five days to visit several historical sites and museums across the state and take part in hands-on activities at each stop. For more information on this and other summer camps, visit: www.state.de.us/heritage/camp.shtml
The Delaware Archaeology Museum brings to life what Delaware looked like from the era of Native Americans, through European colonization, to present day. For more information, call: (302) 739-4266, or visit: http://history.delaware.gov/museums/dam/dam_main.shtml
The Delaware State Museums
The Delaware State Museums in Dover have programs geared to school groups, either in a classroom setting or at various museum sites, and produces exhibits on archaeology. Visit the Web site at:http://www.destatemuseums.org/default.shtml.
The Time Travelers Program
The Time Travelers Program, run by the Division of Park and Recreation, provides archaeological training and excavation experience for amateur archaeologists at its sites. An adult must accompany youths under the age of 18. For details, call: 302-739-9191, or visit its Web site: www.destateparks.com/activities/archeo.
The Iron Hill Museum
Iron Hill Museum, run by the Delaware Academy of Sciences, organizes exhibits on archaeology and tours of Iron Hill's prehistoric and historic archaeological sites. The museum offers many educational programs and hosts an Archaeology Festival each May. To learn more, visit its Web site at: www.ironhillmuseum.org.
The Delaware Museum of Natural History
The Delaware Museum of Natural History re-opened in 2005. The renovated Museum offers school programs, educational outreach programs, and summer camps. For more information, call: 302-658-9111, or visit its Web site: www.delmnh.org/.
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