Massachusetts Archaeology Month. Calendar of Events. The Earth Has Many Keys... -Emily Dickinson. October 2016

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1 The Earth Has Many Keys... -Emily Dickinson Massachusetts Archaeology Month October 2016 Calendar of Events William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth Chair, Massachusetts Historical Commission

2 From the State Archaeologist This year is the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Over the past 50 years, many archaeological sites have been identified, investigated, analyzed, and in numerous instances, preserved for the future. Some of the most important discoveries include those made during the archaeology of the Central Artery project (the Big Dig ) in compliance with one small, but significant section of the Act namely Section 106. Section 106 requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of federal projects on significant historic and archaeological properties. For more information about the Central Artery discoveries, go to MHC s website at and view the most amazing and stunning artifacts at MHC s online exhibit: Additional links showcasing Section 106 archaeology in Massachusetts include: s_ Tavern_POSTER.pdf This year s Archaeology Month poster and calendar features the title of a poem by Emily Dickinson, The earth has many keys. In practice, archaeology unearths many keys to discovering and understanding the past. How fitting that the image of an archaeological investigation at Emily Dickinson s home in Amherst graces the poster and calendar. For more information about the archaeology at her home, see inside the back cover of this calendar. Find your own keys to the past by attending one or more of the Archaeology Month events. This year s Archaeology Month activities offer many unique, interesting, and fun ways for you to explore the archaeology of ancient Native Americans, or the Colonial, Early American, or Industrial periods. Events include behind-the-scenes at archaeology and faunal (zooarchaeology) labs, site visits, gallery talks, illustrated lectures, walking and biking tours, exhibits, and hands-on events. Many thanks to: Brona Simon State Archaeologist Thomas M. Blazej, Director of Graphic Communications, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth Jeff Surette, Graphic Communications, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth Corolette Goodwin, Director, Central Services, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth Linda Santoro, Archaeology Month Coordinator, Massachusetts Historical Commission

3 Dear Reader: It is my pleasure to introduce the calendar of events for this year s annual celebration of Archaeology Month. This year there are over 50 events that promote awareness of the Commonwealth s rich archaeological past through fun and engaging programs. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, which helps us maintain and preserve our historic resources. Massachusetts Archaeology Month is about archaeology in your community and the world. It is an opportunity to learn about the people who have lived in the area over the last several thousand years. Many events highlight local Native American, Colonial, and Industrial history, while others explore the archaeological past in other countries, and we even have events focusing on the relationship between archaeology and ever-evolving technology. At many of this year s events you can experience first-hand how archaeologists unlock the mysteries of the past. Museums, local historical societies, libraries, avocational archaeologists, universities, local historical commissions, professional archaeologists, and other organizations have planned a variety of exciting events for you and your family to enjoy. Learn about recent archaeological investigations in your town, meet an archaeologist and listen as they discuss their latest projects, explore the inner workings of a museum, or take a bike tour. Teachers can schedule special field trips for their classes to take part in hands-on archaeological activities, or even schedule a virtual field trip to explore the ancient monuments of Mesopotamia. There are many events geared toward children and are enjoyable for the whole family. There is something for everyone who has a curiosity about the past. Remember to keep your calendar to use as a reference throughout the year. Many of the organizations hosting events in October have programs all year. I encourage you to support archaeological research and site preservation in the Commonwealth. William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth Chairman, Massachusetts Historical Commission William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth Chair, Massachusetts Historical Commission Brona Simon, State Archaeologist, Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission 220 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA mhc@sec.state.ma.us

4 Contents Event Listings by Town... 3 Archaeology Month-at-a-Glance Archaeology Year Round Reference Guide Web Sites Museums Archaeology and Emily Dickinson Teachers! Visit our teacher resource pages at mhcarch/arch_teachers.htm On the Cover: For more information, flip to the back of this booklet, page 36.

5 Event Listings Pre-Archaeology Month Events Boston Boston Inside Out: What Archaeological Excavations at a Brothel and Boarding House Reveal About Life in the 19th Century North End Date & Time: Tuesday, September 6, 6:30pm Location: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street Information: Contact Patrick M. Leehey, Paul Revere House at Sponsor: Lowell Institute Archaeological excavations into the North End s 19-century past show that the neighborhood was no teeming Irish slum, but a thriving neighborhood whose diverse residents struggled to overcome the challenges of urban life in America. Alexander D. Keim, Archaeologist for the Maryland State Highway Administration, will focus on two mid- 19th century sites in Boston s North End: Endicott Street, which served as a brothel at that time, and the Paul Revere House, specifically a privy used when the building served as a boarding house for sailors. The materials recovered from these sites were used by a colorful cast of characters ranging from doctors and merchants to servants and ladies of the night. Dig Boston: How, When, and Why Archaeology Happens in the Hub Date & Time: Tuesday, September 13, 6:30pm Location: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street Information: Contact Patrick M. Leehey, Paul Revere House at Sponsor: Lowell Institute While Boston s history began many thousands of years ago, archaeological investigations are a relatively recent development. Decades of professional and avocational archaeological work have revealed a complex narrative of Boston s deep history that can only be known through archaeological investigation. City Archaeologist Joseph M. Bagley discusses the ins and outs of conducting an archaeological dig in Boston through the lens of recent excavations at the Old North Church, the Seaport Shipwreck, and the house of Malcolm X. 1

6 Knee Deep in Paul Revere s Privy: Archaeology at the Paul Revere House Lot Date & Time: Tuesday, September 20, 6:30pm Location: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street Information: Contact Patrick M. Leehey, Paul Revere House at Sponsor: Lowell Institute Archaeological investigations conducted by the Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. at the Paul Revere House site from resulted in the recovery of nearly 10,000 artifacts and a range of landscape and infrastructural features, including drains, cisterns, privies, and sewer pipes, dating from the late 17th to the late 19th centuries. PAL Senior Archaeologist Kristen Heitert will show how many of the artifacts speak of the former residents themselves, such as bone button blanks that may be evidence of piecework undertaken by women trying to make ends meet; Home Rule tobacco pipes possibly smoked by newly arrived Irish immigrants; and the skull of a small terrier, perhaps a pet or a practical ratter. From Hills to Islands: Ancient Adaptations to the Inundation of Boston Date & Time: Tuesday, September 27, 6:30pm Location: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street Information: Contact Patrick M. Leehey, Paul Revere House at Sponsor: Lowell Institute Some 6,000 years ago, Boston was well inland from the ocean, but as rising sea levels poured in tidal waters around the hills east of Boston, ancient Native Americans lost no time adapting to and enjoying the change. Spectacle Island preserved a wonderful record of several thousand years of clam bakes, fishing, and other activities, excavated as part of the Big Dig project. While Martin Dudek, Senior Project Manager of Commonwealth Heritage Group, will focus on the Native American sites on Spectacle Island, he will also include a brief overview of other exciting archaeological sites uncovered during the Big Dig. 2

7 Archaeology Month Events Listed alphabetically by town We plan the calendar well in advance and some details were not available at press time. Please check the on-line calendar for last minute updates and additions. archidx.htm Throughout Massachusetts Visit the Monuments of Mesopotamia in Cambridge Date & Time: Weekdays throughout October, by reservation Location: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue Information: , semiticmuseum.fas.harvard.edu/calendar/ upcoming Sponsor: The Harvard Semitic Museum, part of the HMSC This virtual field trip for school classes brings kids face-to-face with history. Meet classic statues depicting scenes of Mesopotamian kings and gods and examine ancient inscriptions from Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria. Using Skype, classes enter the Harvard Semitic Museum and explore the images and cuneiform on our collection of antique casts with the help of our museum educator, who will ask and answer questions in real time. Full sized, three dimensional replicas convey a truer impression of scale and detail than photographs or drawings. Reserve a 35-minute virtual tour of one of the following: the Laws of Hammurabi, Sumerian Prince Gudea, or Assyrian King Shalmaneser III by contacting or hsmreserve@hmsc.harvard.edu. Acton Marking the Execution Site on Gallows Hill and Understanding the Salem Witch Trials Date & Time: Thursday, October 6, 7pm Location: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street Information: Sponsor: Friends of Pine Hawk, Acton Memorial Library Emerson Baker, Professor at Salem State University and member of the Gallows Hill Project, will discuss the recent confirmation of Proctor s Ledge as the execution site of the Salem witch trials. The team drew upon historic documents, oral traditions, and modern technology to confirm 3

8 the location. Baker will also discuss his recent book on the Salem trials. Please confirm the date in the library s online calendar, and check for additional archaeology events planned for November. The Native Land Date & Time: Wednesday, October 19, 7pm Location: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street Information: Sponsor: Friends of Pine Hawk, Acton Memorial Library John Hanson Mitchell will discuss his research for a new book exploring different cultural attitudes toward land holding. He will focus on traditional land use patterns of local Native American tribes and the contrast with those of the English settlers in our region. Please confirm the event date in the library s online calendar, and check for additional archaeology events planned for November. Book Discussion: Captive Histories: English, French, and Native Narratives of the 1704 Deerfield Raid Date & Time: Sunday, October 23, 2:30pm Location: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street Information: Sponsor: Friends of Pine Hawk, Acton Memorial Library Evan Haefeli and Kevin Sweeney draw from original sources - both captive narratives and Indian oral traditions - that describe the 1704 French and Indian attack on Deerfield, Massachusetts. Alternatively, readers may read Captors and Captives by these authors, which synthesize the core documents. Co-author Kevin Sweeney will attend the discussion and add his insights. Please confirm the event date in the library s online calendar, and check for additional archaeology events planned for November. Geoscience Perspectives in Archaeological Resources: A Global Look at New Insights Date & Time: Monday, October 24, 7pm Location: Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St. Information: ext. 20, dleblanc@discoverymuseums.org Sponsor: Friends of Pine Hawk, The Discovery Museums, Acton Memorial Library Geoarchaeologist Susanna Crowley will discuss how the geosciences 4

9 have influenced the field of archaeological research. Beginning with the earliest collaborations between earth scientists and cultural resources, the geosciences have influenced the questions and research trajectories of archaeological projects across the globe. Dr. Crowley s research experiences in South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America will provide examples of how and why geoarchaeological approaches have proved beneficial to an understanding of our ancient past. Please confirm the event date in the library s online calendar, and check for additional archaeology events planned for November. Amesbury Emerson Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft and the Gallows Hill Project Date & Time: Monday, October 24, 5:30pm Location: Amesbury Library, 149 Main Street Information: Sponsor: Amesbury Public Library Emerson Baker will discuss his recent book, A Storm of Witch Craft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience. He will discuss his findings about the location of the Salem Gallows where the accused women were hung. Emerson Baker is a historical archaeologist and professor of history at Salem State College. He is a member of the Gallows Hill Project that recently confirmed the witch trials execution site. He has worked on many archaeology sites along the East Coast. Amherst Archaeology at the Emily Dickinson Museum Date & Time: Sunday, October 2, 10:00 am Location: Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main Street Information: Sponsor: Emily Dickinson Museum to members, $5 for non-members Come view Emily Dickinson s landscape through the lens of an archaeologist during this presentation and walking tour at the Museum. Faculty and members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst archaeological field school will present the findings from their work on the grounds of the Emily Dickinson Museum in the spring of The findings have shed new light on the location of a former Dickinson family barn, and on the soon to be reconstructed Dickinson conservatory site. See firsthand how archaeology informs the Museum s preservation 5

10 and restoration projects! For more information, please visit www. emilydickinsonmuseum.org Andover Massachusetts Archaeological Society Northeast Chapter Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, October 18, 7pm Location: Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, 180 Main Street Information: Sponsor: Massachusetts Archaeological Society, Join the MAS Northeast Chapter for its monthly free lectures by experts in archaeology and history. We meet at the historic R.S. Peabody Museum on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover on the third Tuesday of the month from September to May. Lectures are free and open to the public. Find us on Facebook or see org for more information. Barnstable (Cotuit) Archaeology on Cape Cod: Some Recent Findings from Cape Digs Date & Time: Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 pm Location: Cotuit Library, 871 Main Street Information: Sponsor: Cotuit Library Cape Cod has a rich history stretching back thousands of years. Recently, new findings have been made at several archaeological excavations across the Cape. This talk will highlight what has been found at several Cape Cod sites including the Taylor Bray Farm in Yarmouth and the Sturgis Library in Barnstable. You ll be amazed at what lies underground and in the walls of the buildings you drive past every day. Bring any artifacts you may have found nearby for the archaeologists to identify. Becket Archaeology and the Past Date & Time: Friday, October 14, 10am-12pm Location: Becket Athenaeum 6

11 Information: Sponsor: Berkshire Athenaeum, University of Massachusetts Amherst- Department of Anthropology Presentation about how and why archaeology is conducted, how it can tell the story of the past, and the importance of archaeological context. This hands-on activity will include a demonstration of stone tool making. Billerica Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. Fall Meeting and Lecture Date & Time: Sunday, October 30, 1pm Location: Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner Street Information: , Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association Middlesex Canal Fall Meeting and Lecture on a subject related to the canal era. Speaker and topic to be determined. Please check with event organizer for additional information. Boston Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at

12 Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. History Beneath Our Feet Date & Time: Sunday, October 1, 1-4pm Location: Shirley-Eustis House, 33 Shirley Street Information: , governorshirley@gmail.com Sponsor: The Shirley-Eustis House Admission: Adults: $7, Students: $5 It s Archaeology Month and the best time to learn new skills while digging in the dirt! You will dig, measure, record, and evaluate artifacts from many different time periods. A perfect activity for home-schooled students. The goal of History Beneath our Feet is to help train and sharpen student s historical inquiry, analysis, and interpretation skills. The lesson accomplishes this goal through conducting of an archaeological dig in miniature based on the methods and vocabulary of archaeological science. The key point is that each of the artifacts found contains clues to their manufacture and date of material, origin, and use. To decipher the clues one needs to ask questions about the size, shape, color, material, and decoration of the artifact and know something about the association of those characteristics with particular time periods to answer the question. For example: What does this artifact feel like? What might it be used for? Do we use this item today? Asking and answering these questions as well as digging in the dirt are the most important parts of this program. Please call or to make reservations for this event. 8 If These Walls Could Talk: Researching the History of a Home Date & Time: Friday, October 7, 12-1pm Location: Newbury Street Information: , education@nehgs.org, AmericanAncestors.org Sponsor: New England Historic Genealogical Society, AmericanAncesters.org

13 Behind the walls of most New England homes lies a story waiting to be discovered. Join NEHGS Senior Researcher and former Curator of the Fairbanks House to learn what records and resources can shed light on a house s past. She will use a number of case studies to demonstrate how various research strategies, available sources, and physical evidence can piece together the history of a home. Archaeology Meets Technology at Wentworth Date & Time: Friday, October 14, 2pm Location: Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons Information: , Sponsor: Wentworth Institute- Douglas D. Schumann Library The event will highlight how technology impacts the practice and interpretive value of archaeology, reviewing findings from a 2015 workshop and subsequent paper on the topic specifically addressing mobile computing and digital archaeological workflows. Jody Gordon, Assistant Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology, will lead the discussion and will consider pros and cons of converting to digital workflows as well as the challenges and issues in digitizing archaeological data, impacts on student pedagogy, as well as data management and long-term curation. 10th Annual AIA-MOS Archaeology Fair Date & Time: Friday, October 14, 9am-2pm & Saturday, October 15, 10am-3pm Location: Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston Information: www. mos.org/publicevents Sponsor: Archaeological Institute of America; WBUR & WGBH Radio with museum admission (Adults: $23, Seniors: $21, Children: $20) Join the Archaeological Institute of America and the Museum of Science, Boston, for two days of archaeological discovery! Learn about the life of a Roman soldier, underwater shipwrecks, Native American technology, and much more through hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Brewster Taylor Bray Farm Update Date & Time: Saturday, October 8, 1pm Location: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Main Street/ Route 6A Information: , 9

14 Sponsor: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History with admission (Adults: $10, Seniors: $7, Children ages 3-12: $5, Children under 3: Free) Come hear about the 2015 field season at Taylor Bray Farm from lead investigator, Craig Chartier. The 2015 season looked to learn more about how Native activities that took place at the site and to further investigate a possible Native house (wetu). Artifacts from the 2015 field season will be on exhibit. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Archaeology Laboratory Open House and Artifact Identification Date & Time: Saturday, October 15, 11am-3pm Location: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Main Street/ Route 6A Information: , Sponsor: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History with admission (Adults: $10, Seniors: $7, Children ages 3-12: $5, Children under 3: Free) Join archaeologist Dan Zoto and the rest of the CCMNH Archaeology team at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History s Archaeology Lab. View artifacts from local excavations including from the Wing Island Archaeology Project, and learn about the archaeology of the area. Visitors are encouraged to bring artifacts for identification. Wing Island Guided Walk Date & Time: Saturday, October 22, 11am Location: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Main Street/ Route 6A Information: , Sponsor: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Admission: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Members: $3, Non-Members: $5 Join archaeologist Dan Zoto for a guided walk of Wing Island, the location of the Wing Island Archaeology Project. Learn the history of the island and its varied uses throughout thousands of years. Cambridge Zooarchaeology Laboratory Open House Date & Time: Saturday, October 8, 12:00-4:00pm Location: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 11 Divinity Avenue Information: , 10

15 Sponsor: Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard University Visit behind the scenes of a museum laboratory that helps archaeologists identify the animal bones found on their excavations. Researchers who study animal remains from ancient human-occupation sites (zooarchaeologists) demonstrate how this is done by using skeletons of modern animals. If you have found a bone in your backyard, bring it in with you and get it identified! A favorite archaeology event for children and for home-schoolers! Concord Hands-On History Date & Time: Sunday, October 9, 1-4pm Location: Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike Information: , Sponsor: Concord Museum Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors (62 and over): $8, Students (18 and over with valid ID): $8, Children: $5, Children 5 and under: Free, Active Military (with valid ID): Free, Members: Free Bring your family and get hands-on with history in this program focusing on Native American artifacts. Digging up Concord s past with an archaeological test pit. Included free with museum admission, members free. Collections Spotlight Date & Time: Saturday, October 15, 1-3pm Location: Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike Information: Sponsor: Concord Museum Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors (62 and over): $8, Students (18 and over with valid ID): $8, Children: $5, Children 5 and under: Free, Active Military (with valid ID): Free, Members: Free Collection Spotlight shares the histories and stories of the objects at the Concord Museum. On October 15th, explore the stone tools on our Native American Collection. Included with museum admission, members free. 11

16 A Tale of Two Gravestones: The Archeology of the Wayside Date & Time: Saturday, October 22, 1-2pm Location: 455 Lexington Road Information: Sponsor: Minuteman National Historic Park, The Wayside, part of Minute Man National Historical Park, is called the Home of the Authors because of its famous residents (Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Harriet Lothrop). The archeological collection from the Wayside includes two 19th century gravestones that were discovered covering a well in Why were these stones atop a well instead of in a cemetery? Come hear Alicia Paresi, archeological curator for the National Park Service, discuss this mystery and more! East Bridgewater Lost at Sea: The Minot Light Underwater Archaeology Project Date & Time: Thursday, October 13, 6:30pm Location: East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union Street Information: Sponsor: East Bridgewater Historical Commission, East Bridgewater Public Library The Minot Light Underwater Archaeology Project takes participants back to 1851 when The Perfect Storm of that era took down the original Spindle Minot Light with the loss of both lighthouse keepers. We follow the scientists as they search for and discover the remains of this historic light resting in over 40 feet of water off the coast of Cohasset and Scituate. Exclusive underwater photographs will show viewers how divers confirmed the location by comparing the images to lithographs from the designer of the 1851 lighthouse. Hamilton Maine s Malaga Island: Fragmented Lives Date & Time: Thursday, October 20, 7-8:30pm Location: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union Street Information: , hwlibrary.org, jdempsey@mvlc.org Sponsor: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Learn about the history of Maine s Malaga Island, 42 acres of rocky 12

17 and rugged coast that the Phippsburg mainlanders eyed for tourism development. Malaga was settled from 1860 until 1912, when the hardscrabble, interracial community of about 40 individuals was evicted, despite generations of having occupied the island. The residents dismantled and removed their own homes, leaving the school and cemetery to be relocated by the state. Kate McBrien explores the story using photographs and island artifacts Haverhill Tombstones & Trowels: A Family s Guide to New England Archaeology Date & Time: Thursday, October 6, 3-6pm Location: Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water Street Information: , programs@buttonwoods.org Sponsor: Buttonwoods Museum Admission: $5 per person Discover archaeology together at the Buttonwoods Museum! Try your hand at archaeological skills, like cross-mending and cleaning artifacts. A mock dig and spooky craft will prepare you for an exploration of above ground archaeology at the nearby Pentucket Burial Ground. With a scavenger hunt as your guide, explore how tombstones give vital clues about life and death long ago. Self-guided tours of the Luce Archaeology Collection will also be available. Lowell Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. 13

18 Marshfield Archaeological Stories of Native American Persistence in Southern New England Date & Time: Wednesday, October 26, 7-8:30pm Location: Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, 1837 Ocean Street Information: , org Sponsor: Ventress Memorial Library Professor Stephen Silliman (Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts Boston) will discuss his long-term archaeological research with the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation of southeastern Connecticut. This project involves working collaboratively with the Native community to both find and better tell archaeological histories from the 1600s to today - in particular, stories beyond first encounters and war. Artifacts, houses, foods, and land reveal important stories of this community s cultural persistence over the last few centuries. Mattapoisett Sea Your Past Date & Time: Wednesday, October 5, 6-7pm Location: Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street Information: , rsmith@sailsinc.org Sponsor: Mattapoisett Free Public Library Have you ever beachcombed at your local beach and discovered bits of glass or pottery? Do you think about how these found treasures can tell you something about your area s past? Your family can become amateur archaeologists by checking out the library s newest Moby (My own backyard) discovery pack that contains books and materials that appeal to children and adults alike. Learn how to identify the items and discover what they tell you about how people lived in the past. Medford Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, 14

19 (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. Middleborough Robbins Museum of Archaeology Open House Date & Time: Wednesdays, 10am-4pm, and Saturdays, 10am-2pm, throughout October Location: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, 17 Jackson Street Information: info@massarchaeology.org Sponsor: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, org/museum Admission: Adults: $5 donation, Children: $2, MAS Members: Free Come visit over 10,000 years of local archaeology! The museum displays thousands of artifacts including a handcrafted mishoon (dugout canoe), the Doyle collection of Native American dolls, and a diorama of Native American New England life. We accept bookings for groups and offer special tours of our collection at a group admission rate. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Battlefield Archaeology Date & Time: Wednesday, October 12, 7pm Location: Massachusetts Archaeological Society s Robbins Museum, 17 Jackson Street Information: David Burbine: , d.p.burbine@gmail.com Sponsor: Massachusetts Archaeological Society- Southeast Chapter David J. Naumec will present an overview of the MPMRC facility and new, proven methods developed by the Research Department to identify any battlefield site in greater New England. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast. The MPMRC is the largest Native American museum in the nation, measuring over 308,000 square-foot complex and housing a 16th century Algonquin village. 15

20 Massachusetts Archaeological Society Annual Meeting Date & Time: Saturday, October 29, 9:30am -5pm Location: Robbins Museum of Archaeology, 17 Jackson Street Information: Sponsor: Massachusetts Archaeological Society, www. massarchaeology.org Admission: Adults: $12, MAS Members and Students: $10 The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society (MAS) will begin with the business portion in the morning, followed by a slate of presentations and papers in the afternoon. The papers will cover a wide range of interesting archaeological topics. Visit our website at www. massarchaeology.org for a full program description. Newbury Dirt Detectives Date & Time: Weekdays throughout October, 9am-2pm Location: Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little s Lane Information: ashea@historicnewengland.org Sponsor: Historic New England Admission: School groups: $6 per student; minimum 10, maximum 50 students Students become archaeologists as they search for artifacts and excavate a mock pit with the tools and techniques used in archaeology. Students collaborate as they piece together reproduction artifacts in a field laboratory. Inside the museum, students explore archaeology via artifacts found on the property, trap doors, and hidden spaces that reveal 300 years of history! Sessions are two hours in duration. Newton Digging for Evidence School Program Date & Time: Call to schedule Location: Jackson Homestead & Museum, 527 Washington Street Information: , historicnewton.org Sponsor: Historic Newton Admission: $3/students, chaperones free & $30 materials fee Get your hands dirty! Students dig for artifacts in a mock archaeological dig to learn first-hand how archaeologists do the detective work of history. By practicing critical thinking and directed looking, students discover how we learn about people from the past from the objects they left behind. The program wraps up with students creating their own clay pot to take home. Recommended for grades 2-8, runs for 1 1/2 hours. 16

21 Digging for Evidence Family Program Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 1pm Location: Jackson Homestead & Museum, 527 Washington Street Information: , historicnewton.org Sponsor: Historic Newton Admission: $5/person pre-register, $10/person day of (includes museum admission and materials) Bring the whole family to dig for artifacts in a mock archaeological dig to learn first-hand how archaeologists do the detective work of history. See what archaeology can teach us about the Native American people who flourished in this area before European settlement by handling real projective points and stone tools. The program is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and up. North Adams Ancient Gardens Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 3pm Location: Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Visitors Museum, Building 4, 115 State Street Information: Sponsor: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, MassParks This illustrated lecture will travel back in time to explore a variety of ancient gardens, their history, and the roles they played in many cultures. Green thumbs not a prerequisite. Indus Valley Ancient Civilizations Date & Time: Saturday, October 8, 3pm Location: Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Visitors Museum, Building 4, 115 State Street Information: Sponsor: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, MassParks This illustrated lecture will journey back to the time and place of the ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilization ( BC). These cities in Pakistan and northwestern India represent one of the most important civilizations of their time. From their urban city planning to their mysterious writing, the Indus Valley offers a stimulation discussion on the emergence of early cities continued on page 20 17

22 2016 Calendar of Events At-A-Glance Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Billerica, Boston, 1 Lowell, Medford, Newton, North Adams, Oakham, Somerville, Sudbury, Taunton, Waltham, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn 2 Amherst, Sudbury Newbury, Newton, 4 Newbury, Newton, Sudbury, Sudbury, Waltham Waltham Newton, Newton, Concord, Sudbury Newbury, Newbury, Sudbury, Waltham Sudbury, Waltham Sudbury, West Bridgewater, Winchester 17 Newbury, Newton, Plymouth, Sudbury, Waltham 18 Andover, Newbury, Newton, Plymouth, Sudbury, Waltham 5 Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Newbury, Newton, Sudbury, Waltham 12 Middleborough, Newbury, Newton, Sudbury, Waltham 19 Acton, Barnstable, Middleborough, Newbury, Newton, Plymouth, Sudbury, Waltham 6 Acton, Haverhill, Newbury, Newton, Plymouth, Sudbury, Newton, Sudbury, Waltham Waltham 7 Boston, Newbury, 13 East Bridgewater, Newbury, Newton, Springfield, Sudbury, Waltham 14 Becket, Boston, Newbury, Newton, Sudbury, Waltham 20 Hamilton, Sudbury, Waltham Sudbury, Waltham Newbury, 21 Newbury, Newton, Plymouth, Newton, 8 Brewster, Cambridge, Middleborough, North Adams, Sturbridge, Sudbury, Waltham 15 International Archaeology Day Boston, Brewster, Concord, Middleborough, Quincy, Sudbury, Waltham, Wayland 22 Brewster, Concord, Middleborough, Sudbury, Waltham 23 Acton, Sudbury, Tewksbury 24 Acton, Sudbury, Waltham Sudbury, Waltham Amesbury, 25 Newbury, Newbury, Newton, Newton, 26 Marshfield, Middleborough, Newbury, Newton, Sudbury, Waltham, 27 Newbury, Wellfleet Newton, 28 Newbury, Newton, Sudbury, Waltham Middleborough, Sudbury, Waltham Sudbury, Waltham 29 Plymouth, Newbury, Billerica, Newton, Sudbury Sudbury, Waltham 18

23 19 Find an Event Near You! Nantucket Sound Buzzards Bay Cape Cod Bay Massachusetts Bay Martha s Vineyard N Wrentham Fairhaven West Bridgewater EVERETT Belmont SOMERVILLE Chilmark West Tisbury Provincetown Truro Wellfleet Eastham Orleans Chatham Harwich Brewster Dennis Yarmouth BARNSTABLE* Sandwich Mashpee Bourne Falmouth Oak Bluffs Tisbury Nantucket* Scituate Marshfield Norwell Duxbury Kingston Plymouth* Hanover Rockland BROCKTON* Abington Whitman Avon Holbrook Hingham Cohasset Hull QUINCY WEYMOUTH Adams Becket Cheshire Clarksburg Florida Great Hinsdale Lee Lenox Monterey New NORTH ADAMS Otis Peru PITTSFIELD* Sandisfield Savoy Sheffield Washington Windsor Buckland Ashfield Charlemont Colrain Conway Erving Gill Hawley Heath Leyden Monroe Montague Northfield Orange Rowe Shelburne Warwick Whately Blandford Granville HOLYOKE Southwick Tolland WESTFIELD Belchertown Chesterfield Cummington Goshen Granby Hatfield Pelham Plainfield Ashby Townsend Ashburnham Athol Barre GARDNER Hardwick Hubbardston LEOMINSTER New Oakham Petersham Royalston Templeton Westminster Winchendon Williamstown New Ashford Lanesborough Hancock Worthington Deerfield Sunderland Williamsburg Leverett Amherst Huntington EAST- HAMPTON Mount Washington Egremont Westhampton Stockbridge West Stockbridge WEST SPRINGFIELD Southampton Montgomery Russell Tyringham Alford Marlborough Barrington Richmond GREENFIELD* Shutesbury Bernardston New Salem FITCHBURG* Brookfield North Brookfield West Phillipston Braintree Wendell Dalton Middlefield Hampden Ware Palmer Warren Monson Brimfield Wales Holland Sturbridge Spencer Brookfield East Brookfield Charlton Dudley Webster SOUTHBRIDGE Douglas Oxford Leicester Auburn Millbury Sutton Ludlow Wilbraham SPRINGFIELD* CHICOPEE AGAWAM NORTHAMPTON* South Hadley Longmeadow East Longmeadow Uxbridge Mendon Milford Blackstone Bellingham Millville Hopedale Hadley Princeton Rutland Paxton Holden Sterling Lancaster West Boylston Boylston Clinton WORCESTER* Shrewsbury Northborough Berlin Westborough Grafton Upton Hopkinton Northbridge Holliston Medway FRANKLIN Plainville North Attleborough Mansfield ATTLEBORO Seekonk Swansea Somerset FALL RIVER* Westport Dartmouth NEWTON Dover Sherborn Millis Norfolk Sharon Norton Rehoboth Dighton Freetown East Bridgewater Bridgewater Halifax Rochester Wareham Lakeville Middleborough Carver Plympton Easton Brookline Wellesley Pembroke Hanson Raynham Foxborough Mattapoisett NEW BEDFORD* Acushnet Marion Littleton Ayer Groton Harvard Acton Westford Boxborough Concord Carlisle Billerica Tewksbury Chelmsford LOWELL* Andover METHUEN Dracut LAWRENCE* Dunstable Tyngsborough Pepperell Wayland Sudbury MARLBOROUGH Southborough Hudson Stow Bolton Shirley Lincoln Maynard Ashland Lunenburg TAUNTON* BRAINTREE Canton Dedham* Medfield Milton Needham Norwood Walpole Westwood Stoughton Randolph BOSTON* WOBURN Lexington Weston Stoneham Wakefield MEDFORD Arlington WALTHAM WATERTOWN CAMBRIDGE* REVERE MALDEN MELROSE Framingham Natick Winthrop AMESBURY BEVERLY Boxford Danvers Essex GLOUCESTER Hamilton HAVERHILL Ipswich LYNN Manchester by-the-sea Marblehead Merrimac Nahant Newbury NEWBURYPORT* PEABODY Rockport Rowley SALEM* Salisbury Saugus Swampscott Wenham West Newbury Bedford North Reading Middleton Topsfield Georgetown Groveland Wilmington Lynnfield Burlington Reading North Andover Edgartown* Aquinnah CHELSEA Gosnold Berkley Chester Winchester

24 Oakham Archaeology in Your Own Hands Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 2pm Location: Lake Dean Campgrounds, 717 N. Brookfield Rd Information: oakhamhistory.org Sponsor: Oakham Historical Museum Kevin Quakenbush, former Trustee of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society, will do a presentation on prehistoric cultures in New England, using many authentic artifacts from Massachusetts. His hands-on approach to teaching inspires children of all ages to learn more about the lifestyles of the Native Americans who lived in their backyards for thousands of years. Plymouth Lunch and Learn with Dr. David Landon, UMass Boston s Fiske Center for Archaeological Research Date & Time: Thursday, October 6, 12-1pm Location: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave Information: Sponsor: Plimoth Plantation Admission: $8 (free for members, does not include regular museum admission: $28 adults, $16 children ages 5-12) The summer of 2016 marked the fourth season of UMass Boston s archaeological exploration in downtown Plymouth. This talk provides an overview of the project to date, highlighting the ways archaeologists use artifacts and other clues to envision past landscapes. The wide range of artifacts and samples collected span the entire period from Native Patuxet through the 20th century, and help us understand the history of land use and the Town s changing environment Be an Archaeologist! Follow the Process from Dig to Display Date & Time: Monday, October 17, 1-4pm; Tuesday, October 18, 10-1pm; Wednesday, October 19 & Thursday, October 20, 12-3pm Location: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave Information: Sponsor: Plimoth Plantation Admission: $8 (free for members, does not include regular museum admission: $28 adults, $16 children ages 5-12) Learn about the different stages of archaeology from excavating artifacts 20

25 to displaying them in a museum. Join Plimoth Plantation Curator Dr. Kathryn Ness as she walks guests through the process using examples from the Museum s property and extensive archaeological collections. Lunch and Learn with Jonathan Perry, Senior Cultural Resource Monitor for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) Date & Time: Saturday, October 29, 12-1pm Location: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave Information: Sponsor: Plimoth Plantation Admission: $8 (free for members, does not include regular museum admission: $28 adults, $16 children ages 5-12) Jonathan Perry, Senior Cultural Resource Monitor for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), has over 10 years of experience in the historic preservation field with respect to Northeastern Native culture and heritage. Join us as he discusses his experiences working to preserve and protect Native sites and areas of cultural and historic importance. Quincy Lyons Turning Mill Site Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 15, 10am-3pm (Rain date is Saturday, October 22, 10am-3pm) Location: Quarry Hills Drive off Ricciuti Drive Information: , quincyquarrymuseum@verizon.net Sponsor: Quincy Quarry and Granite Workers Museum, www. quincyquarrymuseum.org This event consists of guided tours of the remains of the historic Lyons Turning Mill site and the surrounding Lyons Quarry area where artifacts of Quincy s granite industry can be seen. Interpretive information explaining the artifacts will be displayed. Informational tables will be set up with historical photos of Quincy s granite history. Also on display will be information on the proposed Quincy Quarry and Granite Workers Museum to be built on a portion of the mill site grounds. Somerville Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell 21

26 Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. Springfield Stones & Bones: The Art of Death in Ancient Greece Date & Time: Thursday, October 13, 12:15pm Location: Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street Information: kguerin@springfieldmuseums.org, springfieldmuseums. org Sponsor: Springfield Museums Admission: $4 (does not include museum admission: $18 adults, $12 seniors, $9.50 ages 3-17, $12 students, free for children under 2) What was important to ancient Greeks when it came to dying, burial, and immortality? Some answers can be found by taking a close look at the choice of scenes depicted on objects and monuments from the 8th to the 4th century BCE. Sturbridge Take a Closer Look: Historical Archaeology Date & Time: Saturday, October 8, 10am Location: Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd Information: , Sponsor: Old Sturbridge Village Admission: Adults: $24, Seniors: $22, Youths: $8, Children under 3: Free Combining documentary research with archaeological excavation revealed how the land that became Old Sturbridge Village was used as the David Wight Farm for more than 150 years. 22

27 Sudbury King Philip s War in Your Backyard Date & Time: Daily throughout October. Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm Location: Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, 2nd Floor Display Case by Reference Desk Information: Contact Lee Swanson , leeswanson@ sudbury01776.org Sponsor: Sudbury Historical Society Come view artifacts from King Phillip s War, which occurred over a 3 day period in 1676 in Sudbury. Taunton Kids Archaeology Day Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 1-3pm Location: Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green Information: Sponsor: Old Colony History Museum ; call to reserve a spot Do you wonder how people lived hundreds or thousands of years ago? Come and learn about life long ago at our Archaeology Day event. See real artifacts from New England history and learn how archaeologists decipher our past. Kids will even get to try their hand at archaeology and take home their own treasures. Free and open to the public. Call the main office at to reserve your spot. Tewksbury Annual Cemetery Tour Date & Time: Sunday, October 23, 2:30pm, rain date Sunday, October 30, 2:30 pm Location: 192 East Street, Tewksbury Cemetery Information: tewksburyhistoricalsociety.org Sponsor: Tewksbury Historical Society Admission: $5 for the public, free for members The Tewksbury Historical Society will celebrate Archaeology Month with the 6th Annual Cemetery Tour, hosted by Kim Zunino, the Burial Grounds and Cemetery Expert. 23

28 Waltham Archaeology Take-a-Walk Backpack Date & Time: Mondays through Fridays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 12-3pm Location: Gore Place, 52 Gore Street Information: take-a-walk.htm Sponsor: Gore Place Admission: $5 per hour, per backpack In honor of Archaeology Month, Gore Place is offering an archaeology themed backpack as part of the year-round Take a Walk activity. With it, children and their accompanying adults can explore the open spaces and hidden places on this 50 acre estate. Each backpack contains binoculars, a magnifying glass, and archaeology related activities appropriate for children ages 3-8. Wayland Sudbury Plantation: A Puritan History Not Fully Recorded Date & Time: Saturday, October 15, 2pm Location: Wayland Town Building, Large Hearing Room, 41 Cochituate Rd Information: Sponsor: Wayland Historical Commission, Wayland Historical Society The town of Wayland was originally established as the Sudbury Plantation in There are unanswered questions when it comes to the history of North Cemetery and the surrounding land, the locations of Sudbury Plantation s first meetinghouses. Join presenter Salvatore Demaio as he gives an analysis of historical artifacts collected from a neighboring parcel, and discusses how they provide a broad range of dates and a historical glimpse of one property. Wellfleet Baker-Biddle House Archaeology Tour Date & Time: Wednesday, October 26, 10am Location: Meet at Atwood Higgins House parking lot at 269 Bound Brook Island Road 24

29 Information: Bill Burke, extension 0301 Sponsor: Cape Cod National Park Service Join Park Historian Bill Burke for a brief talk and walk through the Baker-Biddle House grounds to learn about the 2012 archaeological investigation of the site. The house, which dates from 1795, was recently acquired by the National Park Service. Subsequent archaeological investigations uncovered a rich collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts. Over 11,000 artifacts were recovered in the 2.5 acres surrounding the main house, including ceramics, shell, and stone tools from a prehistoric shell midden located adjacent to the main house. West Bridgewater Bridgewater During King Philip s War Date & Time: Sunday, October 16, 1pm (Rain Date: Sunday, October 23, 1pm) Location: Keith Parsonage, 162 Howard St Information: G. Lott (Speaker) or S. Karol-Chik (Pres. of OBHS) Sponsor: Old Bridgewater Historical Society, donations appreciated Join independent researcher Gregory M. Lott at the Old Bridgewater Historical Society for a talk on King Philip s War and how it affected the Bridgewater area during The talk will be followed by a tour of the historic 1662 Reverend James Keith parsonage with OBHS president, Shellie Karol-Chik. Wilmington Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; 25

30 Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. Winchester Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. Walk Along Middlesex Canal Date & Time: Sunday, October 16, 1:30pm Location: Sandy Beach parking lot off of Mystic Valley Parkway, Winchester Information: Robert Winters (robert@middlesexcanal.org), Roger Hagopian , Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association Joint MCA-AMC Middlesex Canal Fall Walk. Meet at 1:30 at the Sandy Beach parking lot off of Mystic Valley Parkway by Upper Mystic Lake in Winchester. Walk will follow the route of the Middlesex Canal through parts of Medford and Winchester. Wayside sites include the aqueduct and mooring basin, canal bed and berm visible off the parkway, and stone wall of Medford s Governor Brooks estate. 26

31 Woburn Middlesex Canal Bike Tour Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 9am Location: Sullivan Square MBTA Station, Charlestown to Lowell Information: Contact leader Bill Kuttner at Sponsor: Middlesex Canal Association, (Return MBTA Commuter Rail fare is participants responsibility) Bike tour of historic Middlesex Canal Route (38 miles). Depart 9am from Charlestown (Sullivan T Station) to Lowell (MBTA Train Station). Return to Boston via commuter rail on 5pm train. Fare is your responsibility. Join or leave at several intermediate stopping points including Sandy Beach, Winchester; Kiwanis Park, Woburn; Wilmington MBTA Station; Middlesex Canal Museum near North Billerica MBTA Station. Google Canal Ride Cue Sheet for route description/details. 27

32 Archaeology Year Round Reference Guide ARCHAEOLOGY WEB SITES About.com s Archaeology site Archaeology.about.com Archaeological Institute of America Archaeology for the Public (Society for American Archaeology) Archaeology Fieldwork.com Archaeology Magazine Archaeology s DIG Magazine shop.cricketmedia.com/dig-magazine-for-kids.html ArchNet-World Wide Web Virtual Library for Archaeology archnet.asu.edu Archaeology on the BBC Earthwatch Institute Massachusetts Archaeological Society Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources 28 Massachusetts Historical Commission click Massachusetts Archaeology Month for calendar updates click Archaeology to see Massachusetts Historical Commission Archaeological Exhibits online, popular archaeology booklets and other resources

33 National Park Service Links to the Past National Park Service Archaeology Program Passport in Time (USDA Forest Service) Society for American Archaeology Society for Historical Archaeology The Archaeology Channel Time Team America Museums The following is a partial list of museums that often have archaeologyrelated exhibits. Many local historical societies and museums also can provide you with historical documentation derived from archaeology and have artifacts on display. Please contact museums to confirm hours of operation and admission fees. ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUMS Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Harvard University 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Robbins Museum of Archaeology 17 Jackson Street, Middleboro massarchaeology.org/robbins-museum/about/ 29

34 Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology 175 Main Street, on the campus of Phillips Academy, Andover Semitic Museum Harvard University, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge ART MUSEUMS D Amour Museum of Fine Arts 21 Edwards Street, Springfield fine_arts/ Fitchburg Art Museum 185 Elm Street, Fitchburg George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum 21 Edwards Street, Springfield gwv_smith_art/ Harvard University Art Museums Harvard University Campus, Corner of Quincy and Broadway, Cambridge Mount Holyoke College Art Museum Lower Lake Road, South Hadley Museum of Fine Arts 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester

35 CHILDREN S MUSEUMS Children s Discovery Museum 177 Main Street, Acton The Children s Museum 300 Congress Street, Boston The Children s Museum in Easton 9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton HISTORY MUSEUMS Alden House Museum 105 Alden Street, Duxbury American Textile History Museum 491 Dutton Street, Lowell Aptucxet Trading Post Museum 24 Aptucxet Road, Bourne aptucxettradingpost.html The Berkshire Museum 39 South Street (Route 7), Pittsfield The Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey Buttonwoods Museum 240 Water Street, Haverhill The Charles River Museum of Industry 154 Moody Street, Waltham

36 Commonwealth Museum 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston Concord Museum 200 Lexington Street, Concord Custom House Maritime Museum 25 Water Street, Newburyport Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard The Golden Ball Tavern Museum 662 Boston Post Road, Weston Heritage Plantation Located at the intersection of Pine and Grove Streets, Sandwich Historic Deerfield 79 Old Main Street, Deerfield The House of Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem Isaac Winslow House Corner of Webster and Careswell Streets, Marshfield Lowell National Historic Park 67 Kirk Street, Lowell Martha s Vineyard Historical Society 59 School Street, Edgartown

37 Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum Route 130, Mashpee Middlesex Canal Museum 71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica Museum of African American History 46 Joy Street, Boston Museum of Our Industrial Heritage 2 Mead Street, Greenfield Scottish Right Masonic Museum and Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington Newton History Museum 527 Washington Street, Newton Orchard House 399 Lexington Road, Concord The Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston Pilgrim Hall Museum 75 Court Street, Plymouth Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers Royall House and Slave Quarters 15 George Street, Medford

38 The Stone House Museum 20 Maple Street, Belchertown Townsend Historical Society 72 Main Street, Townsend Truro Historical Society Museum 27 Highland Road, North Truro Waterworks Museum 2450 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill Williamstown House of Local History 1095 Main Street, Williamstown Wood Museum of Springfield History 21 Edwards St., Springfield springfield_history/ LIVING HISTORY MUSEUMS Hancock Shaker Village Located at the junction of Routes 20 and 41, Pittsfield Old Greenfield Village 386 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield mtdata.com/~mmwm33/ Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge Plimoth Plantation Located off Route 3 South, exit 4 (137 Warren Avenue), Plymouth

39 Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site 244 Central Street, Saugus NATURE/SCIENCE MUSEUMS Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 869 Route 6A, Brewster The Ecotarium 222 Harrington Way, Worcester Harvard Museum of Natural History Harvard University, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge MIT Museum 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge web.mit.edu/museum/ Museum of Science Science Park, Boston Science Discovery Museum 177 Main Street, Acton South Shore Natural Science Center Jacobs Lane, off Route 123, Norwell Springfield Science Museum 21 Edwards Street, Springfield science/ 35

40 Archaeology and Emily Dickinson By Linda Santoro Archaeology is one way for us to learn more about people in the past, and perhaps few people could use illuminating as Emily Dickinson. Often referred to as a natural recluse, Emily Dickinson staunchly refused to show her poems to those outside her closest circle at home, and it was only after her death that she won fame for her poetry. We have her writings and her poems that allow us a glimpse into how she thought, but we also have the place she spent the majority of her life, the Dickinson Homestead in Amherst, Massachusetts. In 2003, Amherst College started the Emily Dickinson Museum, combining the Dickinson Homestead property and the Evergreens property, where Emily s brother and sister in law lived. The Dickinson Homestead was built in 1813 by Emily s grandfather, Samuel Fowler Dickinson. His son Edward, Emily s father, lived there for a short time, but moved after the birth of his two daughters, Emily and Lavinia. The family returned to the Homestead in 1855 and made many changes to the buildings and landscape, including the construction of the Evergreens. The landscape was designed as a 19th century gentleman s farm, complete with livestock, fruit orchard, and vegetable garden. As stewards of all things Dickinson, the Museum has undertaken preservation and restoration of both the properties and the associated landscape, including supporting archaeological investigations. The image featured on this year s Archaeology Month poster is of the 36

41 archaeological field school conducted by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in One of the goals of the field school was to better understand the construction methods of the former Conservatory, pictured in the photo above, which had been demolished in Edward Dickinson had the conservatory constructed in 1855 for use by his daughters. Caring for the various exotic and local plants was very influential on Emily and her relationship with nature, a topic that would come up frequently in her most famous poems. In fact, it is documented that Emily frequently worked at a writing desk in the dining room that faced the conservatory. The field school placed a large trench along the historic conservatory walls, its location having been determined from historic photographs and maps. There they uncovered more of the historic conservatory s stone foundation, a potential builder s trench related to the construction of the conservatory, and artifacts such as ceramics, pipe stems and bowls, and architectural debris. The Emily Dickinson Museum is using the information uncovered during the archaeological field school to inform the future construction of a new conservatory, including the use of historic materials. The archaeologists will return to the Dickinson Homestead to search out the location of past gardens, hopefully locating planting beds and potentially even seeds, in order to further document what was grown at the Dickinson Homestead. All of this information will be used by the Museum to help recreate the conservatory and gardens that so inspired Emily Dickinson. Massachusetts Archaeology Month 2016 has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior. This program receives Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility as described above, or if you desire further information please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.,

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