The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center has scheduled special events during March to help area residents discover the region's past. The Archaeology Center and Laboratory will have special Saturday hours from 1-4 p.m. during March, allowing families to learn together about the area's rich past. Exhibits contain many findings from recent excavations, information about the field of archaeology, and paintings depicting the lifestyle of this area's previous inhabitants.
Admission is free, though donations are appreciated.
For more information, contact MVAC at 608 785-8454. Archaeology Learning Centers will be held on Saturdays through March 10, from 1-4 p.m. In addition to museum displays, centers will be set up throughout the Archaeology Center and Laboratory, providing hands-on learning experiences for ages 7 through adult. The Tools of the Trade - explore equipment archaeologists use in the field. Archaeology, Paleontology, Geology - discover the difference between these three sciences.