October
Archaeology
Programs!
Enjoy these activities presented by:
Friends of Pine Hawk, Acton’s Own
Archaeological Organization
Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2-4 p.m.
Open
House at John Milner
Associates Archaeological Laboratory
Meet archaeologists involved with
investigating Massachusetts sites, and learn how they identify artifacts. Bring
odd items for identification. Groups (8+) should call in advance. Free. 978
486-0688. Located at 410 Great Rd., Littleton.
Pine Hawk Then and Now Wednesday,
October 7, 7:30 p.m.
The Pine Hawk archaeology site along the
banks of the
Uncovering
the Past Thursday,
October 8, 3 p.m.
Uncover various
artifacts and food remains including historic pottery, bottles, animal bones
and seeds, during a mock midden dig led by
archaeologist Marty Dudek. Middens,
the remains of old trash heaps, are important archeological sites. Try
your hand at mending pottery, identifying vessel forms and measuring their
size. Identify animal bones and recover seeds through flotation or water
sifting. Find out about basic excavation and recovery methods and discover how
archeologists learn about diet.
Preschool Archaeology Dig Monday,
October 12, 10 a.m.
Come explore our
mock archaeology dig site. What will you discover? Use your “artifacts” to make
an artistic collage to commemorate your adventure. Children's
What do Ancient Rome and Colonial Acton
Have in Common?
Wednesday,
October 14, 7:30 p.m.
Join local archaeologist
Kimberley Connors-Hughes in a look at the powerful forces that shaped the
landscape of the past. Energy, colonization and transportation were the keys to
success in many cultures. What technologies did Rome pass down that survived
into colonial times? The archaeological remains in the Nashoba
Brook conservation area and other Acton sites serve as the basis for this
illustrated discussion.
Acton Memorial Library; free.
Side 1 of 2; Over, Please!
October
Archaeology
Programs!
Enjoy these activities presented by:
Friends of Pine Hawk,
Native
American History of Our Region Thursday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.
Native American peoples are known for their deep and special
attachments to the land. The Acton region and the area northwest of Boston have
special significance for many Native Americans. The Tribal Historic
Preservation Officers of several important Native Ameri-can
groups in our region will gather to discuss their insights and traditions about
this area. They are Doug Harris of the Narragansett,
Rae Gould of the Nipmuc, Bettina Washington of the
Gay Head (Aquinnah) Wampanoag, and Chucky Green of the Mashpee Wampa-noag. Acton Memorial Library; free.
Wheeler Farm Walk Saturday,
October 24, 10 a.m.
The walk will begin at the historic
Wheeler Farm site where restoration, new trails, and landscaping are underway. A
discussion there will include the early history of the dry cattle farm, its two
mills, and its early connection to Concord. We will walk a short distance
downstream to the restored Chamber and blacksmith shop site. Bring a flashlight
if you wish to go inside. Children and dogs are welcome, but the trail is not
yet accessible to strollers or wheelchairs. Free; meet at the end of Wheeler
Lane. Rain date: October 25.
1491 Book Discussion Group Thursday,
November 5, 7:30 p.m.
Author Charles Mann’s
book 1491
highlights much new (and old) evidence that the Native American populations in
the Americas were larger in number, had arrived earlier, were more
sophisticated culturally, and controlled and shaped the natural landscape
to a far greater extent than had been previously thought. Copies of the book will
be available at the library’s circulation desk. Acton Memorial Library; free.
For more information about Pine Hawk, visit: www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/pinehawk,
www.ab.mec.edu./pinehawk and the
Pine Hawk exhibit at Acton Town Hall.
Acton Memorial Library is located at 486 Main St. (Rte. 27) next to Town Hall. The parking lot and entrance are accessed
from Woodbury Lane. 978 264-9641
The
Children’s and Science Discovery Museums are located at