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Digging Northampton’s History: A Community Archaeology Project

Centuries-old trash has become treasure at Historic Northampton, where the Digging Northampton’s History will uncover artifacts from 1700’s Northampton. Opportunities for learning about 18th century life, material culture, and archaeology abound!

Category: Hampshire County, Hilltown Families, History, Suggested Activity Tags: 1700s history, Archaeology, historical artifacts, history education, Nathaniel Parsons, Nathaniel Parsons House, Parsons House, Western Mass History

Dig Up Local History at Historic Deerfield’s Archaeology Day!

Archaeology Days in Deerfield, part of Massachusetts Archaeology Month, will be held Saturday, October 19 in Old Deerfield Village. Families with children of all ages can learn about the role that archaeology has played in explorations of local history at this free event, which features special exhibits, tours, lectures, and hands-on activities…

Category: Community Based Education, Franklin County, History, Suggested Activity, Western MA Events, Western Massachusetts Events Tags: Archaeology, Community Based Education, History

Amherst Libraries and Museums Collaborate to Support Literacy Through Archaeology

Literacy Meets Archaeology in Amherst This Summer! Do your kids totally dig archaeology? Here’s your chance to tie their interest in dinosaurs, fossils and artifacts into reading this summer… The Jones Library in Amherst along with its branches will be collaborating with two local museums in a free family event, Dig It! A Festival of Art, Books, and Fossils. Dig It! will be held at both the Beneski Museum of Natural History and… Read More