Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Texas Archeology Month Fair this past weekend!
What an event it was– 68 volunteers representing at least 18 local agencies and groups led activities for more than 400 visitors! The beautiful weather made it a perfect day to get outside and learn about archeology from the experts.
We are so grateful to all our volunteers, to the donors who helped make this event possible, and to our community for being so supportive of this kind of outreach! Thank you to all who shared your expertise and your love of archeology to help inspire the next generation of archeologists.
Here are some of our favorite photos from this year’s Fair. See y’all next year!
Ranger Jack demonstrated fire drilling.
TARL’s Jean and Rosario help visitors make beaded jewelry.
TxDOT’s Scott demonstrates how to do archeological survey and find features.
Visitors made pinch pots just like prehistoric Texans.
AmaTerra Environmental unveiled their Headwaters of the Comal project, an archeological investigation in New Braunfels with a public component.
Marie talks about all the ways families can get involved with archeology and the Texas Archeological Society.
These guys were surprised to see how sharp a stone tool can be!
UT’s eAnthro Projects’ 3D imaging and prints were a big hit.
The Texas Historical Commission’s Marine Archeology Division showed how to make boats float.
These two are ready for the field!
Texas State’s Forensic Anthropology team shows these young researchers how to document their finds.
Robin explains how to throw a dart using atlatls.
This little researcher enjoyed processing local food plants.
Robert and Chris demonstrate flintknapping, or stone tool production.
Future archeologists dug carefully to find artifacts!
