MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts Archaeology Month
The Massachusetts Historical Commission sponsors Massachusetts Archaeology Month each October. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.state.ma.us/sec/mhc/mhcarch/archidx.htm.

The Ancient Fishweir Project
The Ancient Fishweir Project is an annual celebration each May of Boston's native people. Fishweirs were interwoven fences built in the tidal flats between 3,700 and 5,200 years ago to catch alewife, smelt, and salmon. This program combines public art, cultural education, and community events to teach about the ancient fishweirs, describe vast changes in the natural landscape over time, and explore the ancient history of the place we now call Boston. Teachers may also access curriculum guides and obtain archaeological background information online. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.fishweir.org.

Plymouth Archaeological Rediscovery Project
The Plymouth Archaeological Rediscovery Project offers archaeology education programs for children and adults, family programs, and lab tours. For more information, call 508-993-5532, or visit its Web site at: www.PARP4Kids.com.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
At the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University, many programs are available including teacher workshops, interactive programs for children, classes and special events for families, and public lectures. For more information, call 617-495-7535, or visit its Web site at: www.peabody.harvard.edu/.

The Worcester Art Museum
The Worcester Art Museum offers ongoing youth and adult education classes, school tours, and public tours. For more information, call 508-799-4406, or visit its Web site at: www.worcesterart.org.

The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site schedules free ranger-guided activities through the archaeological collections and working reconstructions. The goal is to introduce students to the fascinating research field of archaeology. For more information, call 781-233-0050, or visit its Web site at: www.nps.gov/sair/.

The Museum of our National Heritage
The Museum of our National Heritage offers workshops and events for children of all ages. Programs include an archaeology dig and lab. For more information, call 781-861-6559, or visit its Web site at: www.monh.org/.

Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village hosts events for kids over the summer, including Discovery Camps. For more information, call 508-347-3362, or visit its Web site at: www.osv.org.

The Higgins Armory Museum
The Higgins Armory Museum in Worchester is the only museum in the Western Hemisphere where you can explore the life of a knight, try on a Roman legionnaire's helmet, and take a stroll through a medieval-style Great Hall. The museum offers plenty of programs as well as school tours. For more information, call 508-853-6015, or visit its Web site at: www.higgins.org.

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