Whether it is the Pyramids of Egypt, Mayan Temples, or our own Spanish Missions, both young and old are fascinated with archaeology. October is Texas Archaeology Awareness Month, and to celebrate, the Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio, in cooperation with the Institute of Texan Cultures and the Southern Texas Archaeological Association, will hold the 2nd Annual UTSA Archaeology Fair. The Fair takes place Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Institute and is free and open to the public. This event, along with interesting speakers, offers many hands-on activities for children, including pottery making and rock painting.
Visitors can also learn how to throw a spear using an atlatl.
Native American dancers and living history demonstrations will also be featured. Back by popular demand from last year is a complete mock dig, and participants will learn how to excavate, clean, and catalog artifacts as a professional archaeologist would. The Institute of Texan Cultures, one of the three campuses of The University of Texas at San Antonio, is an educational center concerned with the history and diverse cultures of Texas.