Sunday, January 27th, Stanford University, History San José, and the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project will be hosting a Public Archaeology Event that is FREE and 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 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 project is sponsored by the Stanford Archaeology Center, the Department of Anthropology, the Haas Center for Public Service, Asian American Studies and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Stanford University, as well as History San José.
Public Archaeology Event
When: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where: History San Jose's Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site
175 West Saint John Street
San Jose, CA 95110
In addition to the Public Archaeology Event, there will be a display of Ohlone artifacts and activities for children about the First Californians at the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site on January 27th. Tours of the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House will also be available during the day with a special tour for children at 2:00 PM. Prices for the tours are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students with a valid ID card, and $5 for the children's tour.
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 project is sponsored by the Stanford Archaeology Center, the Department of Anthropology, the Haas Center for Public Service, Asian American Studies and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Stanford University, as well as History San José.
Public Archaeology Event
When: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where: History San Jose's Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site
175 West Saint John Street
San Jose, CA 95110
In addition to the Public Archaeology Event, there will be a display of Ohlone artifacts and activities for children about the First Californians at the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site on January 27th. Tours of the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House will also be available during the day with a special tour for children at 2:00 PM. Prices for the tours are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students with a valid ID card, and $5 for the children's tour.
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