FYI:  Information about a Pennsylvania Archaeology Month Event. Please 
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Discovering Philadelphia's Hidden Past: An Archeological Celebration and 
Open House.
Discover secrets of Philadelphia's past that lie hidden under our feet. 
Hear archeologists tell the fascinating story of archeology in 
Philadelphia. Learn what recent archeological digs at Independence Park 
have revealed about our history. Also, activities for children aged 8+. 
Sponsored by the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum and Independence 
National Historical Park. Free. 215 861-4956.

When: October 15, 2005, 10:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
Where: Living History Center, Independence National Historical Park. Third 
Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia.

Morning
10:00  10:15    Welcoming Greeting Acting Superintendent, Dennis R. 
Reidenbach, Independence National Historic Park
10:15  10:30    Session 1 Introduction Dave Orr
10:30  10:45    Fifty Years of Archaeology at Independence National 
Historical Park Daniel Roberts
10:45  11:00    Rediscovering Franklin Patrice Jeppson
11:00  11:15    People from Philadelphia's Past: What (and whom) We Found 
on Blocks 1 and 2 of Independence Mall Rebecca Yamin
11:15  11:30    We the People: Blue Collar Archaeology at the National 
Constitution Center Site Douglas Mooney
11:30  11:45    Film short:  James Oronoco Dexter Mitch Smith, Documentary 
Film Maker
11:45  12:00    Questions and Answers

Afternoon
1:30  1:45      Session 2 Introduction Jed Levin
1:45  2:00      The Milling Industry and Everyday Life on Wissahickon 
Creek: A View from Two Sites in Chestnut Hill Stephen Tull
2:00  2:15      Franklin's Monster Patrice Jeppson
2:15  2:30      In Search of a Forgotten Founding Father:  the Archaeology 
of the James Oronoco Dexter Site Douglas Mooney
2:30  2:45      An Ice House and An Accountant: Tales from Federal 
Philadelphia Rebecca Yamin
2:45  3:00      Workshop of the World: Industrial Archaeology in 
Philadelphia David Orr
3:00  3:30      Documentary: Excavation of the First African Baptists 
Church Cemetery
3:30  4:00      Questions and Answers
4:00  5:00      Concluding Comments and Archaeology Lab Tour

Information Tables:  Philadelphia Archaeological Forum; Philadelphia 
Prehistory; Society of Pennsylvania Archaeology; Duche; Marcus Hook House
Children's Activities: Special Hands-On Archaeology Program for Kids 8 
yrs+: 11am, 1pm, and 3 pm.

Contact: ILHC Archeology Lab: 215 861-4956; [log in to unmask]
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The Philadelphia Archaeological Forum (PAF) is dedicated to the protection 
and preservation of archaeological resources in the City of Philadelphia. 
The organization aims to further an awareness of Philadelphia's rich 
archaeological heritage through educational programs and activities, which 
reach beyond the professional community. PAF also advises agencies and the 
general public on archaeological matters and encourages communication 
about, and support for, the publication of information concerning the 
archaeology of the city. PAF was established on October 6, 1998.The 
laboratory is a joint undertaking of the National Constitution Center and 
the National Park Service.

The Archeology Lab at the Independence Living History Center is a facility 
dedicated to researching and preserving the archaeological heritage of 
Philadelphia within Independence Park. The laboratory is a joint 
undertaking of the National Constitution Center and the National Park Service.