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The Archaeological Society of Maryland, Inc. – The Archaeological Society of Maryland (ASM) is a statewide organization of lay and professional archaeologists dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Maryland’s unique history. In partnership with The Maryland Historical Trust and many of the Maryland colleges and universities, ASM has conducted archaeological field schools for over thirty-five years. ASM also offers a CAT program in which one can be certified as an Archaeological Technician. ASM conducts several meetings, lectures, and events throughout the year. For more information contact: Tyler Bastian http://www.marylandarcheology.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center – Located in Southwestern Colorado this not-for profit, licensed camp offers a penetrating look into the lives of the Anasazi Indians of the Mesa Verde region. Campus based programs allow the visitor to participate in archaeological field work as well as laboratory study. Crow Canyon also offers year round educational travel programs throughout the southwest. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Tel: 800-422-8975 Email: travel@crowcanyon.org ------------------------------------------------- Experience life on an American plantation in the year 1620. See the Mayflower ll, learn all about open fire cooking, soap making and more. This site offers children’s programs and overnights. There is also special information for teachers requesting fieldtrips. Contact – Plimoth Plantation Tel: 508-746-1622 Email: kcurtin@plimoth.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- Historic Deerfield – This colonial park and museum has “hands on history programs” that are a wonderful way for families to share their learning experience. From open hearth cooking to sheep to shawl demonstrations there is much to learn at Deerfield. Contact – Historic Deerfield Tel: 413-774-5581 http://www.historic-deerfield.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Old Sturbridge Village – Sturbridge is a village museum that depicts life in eastern America from the late 1700s to the early 1800s. They offer their visitors some great learning experiences as well as fine dinning. Craft projects are offered for children and there is an information site for teachers too. There is a Junior Intern Program for young people who would like to participate in the living history program and help to depict the history of the Village. Contact – Old Sturbridge Village Tel: 508-347-0302 Email: kadams@osv.org ---------------------------------------------------------------- Strawberry Banke Museum – Located in Portsmouth, N.H. this living history museum portrays American neighborhood life throughout four centuries of American history. Learn how people of the colonies lived and worked in the late 1700s through the forming of the nation right up to the mid-20th century. Contact – Strawberry Banke Museum Tel: 603-433-1100 Email: info@strawberrybanke.org http://www.strawberybanke.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Saugus Iron Works – The first integrated ironworks in North American (Saugus Iron Works) was in business from 1649-1668. It served the needs of the people of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Here you can learn about the industry and technology of the mid-18th century, a technology that was paramount to the building of a new nation. Saugus is a National Historic Site. Contact – Saugus Iron Works Tel: 781-233-0050 http://saugusironworks.areaparks.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enfield Shaker Museum – Come to Enfield to learn the Shaker way of life, the Gentle Way of Life. Faith, harmony, and simplicity were the cornerstone of the Shaker life. Visit the Great Stone Dwelling, now a museum, and learn more about these remarkable people. Become a Village Gardener and learn about herb gardening. Classes are held bi-weekly May thru October. Contact – Enfield Shaker Village Tel: 603-632-4346 Email: chosen.vale@shakermuseum.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hancock Shaker Village – Also known as The City of Peace, Hancock Shaker Village was closed by the Shaker Central Ministry in 1960. The buildings and surrounding 900 acres of land were sold to a group who were dedicated to preserving the shaker way of life. Thus the not-for-profit Hancock Shaker Village was formed. This site is a National Historic Landmark. See the Shaker way of life from the Community House to the Great Round Barn. Programs are available for all ages. Contact – Hancock Shaker Village Tel: 800-817-1137 Email: info@hancockshakervillage.org http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/accounts/28/homepage/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Canterbury Shaker Village – A National Historic Landmark with a mission to preserve and present the history and way of life of the Shaker people in America. The museum and the educational programs offer a real picture of the way the Shaker people lived and worked. Contact – Canterbury Shaker Village Tel: 603-783-9511 ext. 200 ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Boston Freedom Trail – The Freedom Trail is an actual 2.5 miles long walking trail that will take you to 16 of America’s most significant colonial sites. Walk the Freedom Trail and you will see a collection of museums, churches, cemeteries, meeting houses, a ship and historic markers that will immerse you in the history of this nation and its journey to independence. Contact – At this time the link to The Boston Freedom Trail contact information was not working. Please see the web site for more information.
http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Mystic Seaport – There is so much to do at Mystic that ti is hard to fit it all into one short listing. See the last wooden whaling ship which is now being preserved. Shop the art gallery, see the museum, and dine in one of the fine restaurants that feature New England specialties. There are several programs including a planetarium which teaches the early methods of navigation. Mystic offers classes, camps and sleepovers. They also have college and graduate programs. Contact – Mystic Seaport Tel: 888-973-2767 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Knife River Indian Villages – These villages were where Louis and Clark first met Sakakawea, the Indian maid who would guide them to the Pacific, and her husband, Charbonneau. Visitors can see the reconstructed earth lodge, pottery sherds and textiles from the Hidatsa Indian culture. This is a National Park Service site. Contact – Knife River Indian Village Tel: 701-745-3300 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Historic Sauder Village – Sauder Village is a year ‘round venue that portrays and displays the arts, crafts and music of the Colonial period. They employ learned guides and craftsmen who showcase the many crafts essential to everyday life in colonial times. Enjoy the farm animals and the Antique Car Gathering. Contact – Historic Sauder Village Tel: 800-590-9755 http://www.saudervillage.org/home/default.asp ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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