March brings Archaeology Month and the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Historical Museum, 201 E. Fourth Ave., is proud to have as its friend John House with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Archaeological Survey Department.
The UAPB station maintains archaeological site records and research collections for eight counties in east-central Arkansas. Over the course of the year, the museum has received calls and queries wanting to know what are archaeological digs? How does an archaeologist know where to dig? Why are “digs” shown with different layers of soil showing? Do all digs provide important information?
So the museum has asked House and is inviting the community to come out at 6:30 p.m. today to hear House talk about finding an unexpected site and to learn about this fascinating discovery and the thrilling experiences in archeology.
Through his stories and pictures, attendees will see what his team uncovered at the Kuykendall Brake site near Woodson in Central Arkansas. Archaeologists surveyed and assessed the land prior to beginning their work, but unknown to them, they would find a pre-historic Native American site and uncovered a ceremonial structure.
The museum is open to the public, free of charge, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The building is fully accessible and service animals are welcome.