Mark your calendars for this autumn’s History Beneath Us weekend. On September 22 & 23, archaeologists from the University of Indianapolis will be joining us to continue excavations on Lew’s reflecting pool.
Anne Moore measures an archaeology site at the General Lew Wallace Study & MuseumVisitors will be able to observe archaeologists at work and learn about their methods. Anyone wishing to help with excavations is welcome to do so. Maybe you’ll be the next person to find one of Old John’s horseshoes. Or you might uncover pieces of window glass, a marble, or even animal bones!
Dr. Chris Moore of the University of Indianapolis and Anne Moore, along with U of I students, will be performing field work here at the Study most of the day Saturday and Sunday. We open at 10, and the archaeologists usually go to lunch sometime around noon. Then they’ll be back in the afternoon until 4. Sunday’s dig will have the same hours. This event goes on rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather!
This is a great time for scouts to work on badges. We’ve had several Boy Scout troops come on past weekends. This is also a great family activity. We’ll have a kid’s area set up where younger children can learn about archaeology while making “discoveries” of various (planted) items.
For more information about History Beneath Us, email us at study@ben-hur.com or call 765-362-5769.
