Family Archaeology Day

Come learn about Montgomery Parks Archaeology!

Get a glimpse into the world of an archaeologist.

FREE family-friendly day filled with hands-on activities, presentations, and live music! Do a simulated archaeological dig. Identify seeds and mend ceramics. Make clay marbles and a clay pot, and try tinsmithing and weaving.

Play tug of war and join a sack race. Throw a spear with an atlatl. Construct a wikiup. See the Civil War doctor or visit with a Union soldier. Discover ways Indigenous people lived in the pre-colonial era. Check out discoveries in the archaeological displays.

O’Boy Pizza and Ice Cream will be on site with food available for purchase.

This Event is at Needwood Mansion in Rock Creek Regional Park
6700 Needwood Road, Derwood, Maryland 20855

 Timed Activities:

• Needwood Mansion House Tours – 11 am, 1:30 pm
• Ask the Governor about Maryland’s role in the War of the Rebellion – 12 pm
• Tour the Archaeology Lab – 12:30
• “Montgomery County During Reconstruction” Presentation – 2:15 pm

Music:

• The Refined Earthenware String Band – 12:30 – 2:30 pm

This event will be held at Needwood Mansion