MURFREESBORO
— Ever wondered if being an archaeologist is like it is in the movies?
Learn the truth about Indiana Jones and archaeology at Rutherford County
Family Archaeology Activity Day.
The open house, sponsored by the Rutherford County Archaeology Society, will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage Center, 225 W. College St., in Murfreesboro.
Activities are free and include hands-on arts and crafts, watching stone tools being made, having artifacts identified by a professional archaeologist, excavating a “mini-site” and Native American games.
The open house is a celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Month, which was create in recognition of the importance of Tennessee’s archaeological heritage. The state legislature created an official Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Week in 1995 in order to “promote the archaeological heritage of Tennessee,” according to the legislation.
In 2014, the Tennessee Council for Professional Archaeology decided to relaunch this celebration of Tennessee’s unique archaeological heritage but dedicate the entire month of September to the state’s history and prehistory, officials said.
The Rutherford County Archaeology Society was formed in January to showcase the county’s rich history and prehistory, organizer Laura Bartel said.
RCAS provides a place for people interested in the area's resources to learn more.
"I saw a need for a local archaeological society where we bring professionals and the public together to protect and learn about the cultural heritage of Rutherford County," Bartel said.
The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Heritage Center and features presentations from MTSU professors and local professional archaeologists about the prehistory of Middle Tennessee.
The open house, sponsored by the Rutherford County Archaeology Society, will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage Center, 225 W. College St., in Murfreesboro.
Activities are free and include hands-on arts and crafts, watching stone tools being made, having artifacts identified by a professional archaeologist, excavating a “mini-site” and Native American games.
The open house is a celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Month, which was create in recognition of the importance of Tennessee’s archaeological heritage. The state legislature created an official Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Week in 1995 in order to “promote the archaeological heritage of Tennessee,” according to the legislation.
In 2014, the Tennessee Council for Professional Archaeology decided to relaunch this celebration of Tennessee’s unique archaeological heritage but dedicate the entire month of September to the state’s history and prehistory, officials said.
The Rutherford County Archaeology Society was formed in January to showcase the county’s rich history and prehistory, organizer Laura Bartel said.
RCAS provides a place for people interested in the area's resources to learn more.
"I saw a need for a local archaeological society where we bring professionals and the public together to protect and learn about the cultural heritage of Rutherford County," Bartel said.
The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Heritage Center and features presentations from MTSU professors and local professional archaeologists about the prehistory of Middle Tennessee.
