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FYI: Information about a Pennsylvania Archaeology Month Event. Please
circulate where appropriate.
[A pdf. file with a flier for this event is available at
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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.
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