Public Archaeology Event for Children and Families

*Saturday, October 13th,* Stanford University and History San José, will be hosting a Public Archaeology Event that is open to the general public. This hands-on event is designed to introduce children from age 4 to 12 and their families to archaeology. Children will participate in “mock” excavations and study authentic archaeological artifacts to learn about San Jose’s hidden history. It is a fun and educational event for the entire family!

The event is part of an ongoing series of programs organized by the Market Street Chinatown Archaeology Project, a research and education partnership among the Stanford Archaeology Center, History San José and the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project. This event is sponsored by the Stanford Archaeology Center, the Department of Anthropology, the Haas Center for Public Service and Asian American Studies at Stanford University, as well as History San José.

Public Archaeology Event

When: Saturday October 13th, 2012, 11:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: History Park at Kelley Park
1650 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95110

Our event on the 13th is happening in conjunction with the Filipino American History Day at History Park (http://historysanjose.org/wp/events/filipino-day/). This Public Archaeology Event is included with the price of admission to History Park. Admission to History Park is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors or students (with a valid ID) and children under six are free.

We have another Public Archaeology Event scheduled next month for Sunday, November 4th.

Questions?  Contact:

Megan S. Kane
Collections Manager
Market Street Chinatown Archaeology Project
Stanford Archaeology Center
Department of Anthropology
Stanford University
mskane@stanford.edu

Market Street Chinatown Archaeology Project
http://marketstreet.stanford.edu/
History San Jose
http://www.historysanjose.org/