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Saturday, July 26, 2008
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2:00 -3:30 pm |
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Petroglyph Workshop at Grave Creek Mound |
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Ponder West Virginia’s enigmatic prehistoric stone carvings and create your own petroglyph plaque. 4th-6th grade, must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
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Appalachian String Band Music Festival |
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A five day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and a hymn-sing. West Virginia masters are presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers from around the world. |
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008
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2:00-3:30 pm |
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Prehistoric Pottery Making |
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Learn about prehistoric pottery-making techniques and make a pot to take home. Kindergarten - 6th grade; must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Friday, August 08, 2008
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1:00 - 3:30 pm |
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Archaeology at the Movies Workshop at Grave Creek Mound |
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How does work done by real archaeologists compare to that of famous movie characters? Students meet archaeologists working at the Complex to learn about real-life archaeology, then act out scenarios in a fictional adventure we like to call “The Mystery of the Golden Tablet”. 7th-12th grade. |
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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2 - 3:30pm |
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The Archaeologist’s Hat at Grave Creek Mound |
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Learn about the many hats archaeologists wear when studying archaeological evidence, and decorate a hat of your own. Kindergarten - 6th grade; must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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2 - 3:30pm |
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Museum Hunt at Grave Creek Mound |
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Search the museum for archaeological clues and win a prize. Kindergarten - 6th grade; must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
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1 - 3pm |
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Come in Out of the Heat at Grave Creek Mound |
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View archaeological videos and make a hand-held fan to help you cool off. Participants of any age are welcome; those under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
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10am - 4pm |
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Fall Festival at WV Independence Hall |
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Join us for a day of displays, demonstrations and activities about early Appalachian life that reflects the era of the War Between the States. Tours of the building are available. Always call ahead to confirm date and time. 304-238-1300 |
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
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10am - 4pm |
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Holiday Open House at WV Independence Hall |
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Ring in the holiday season with a day of activities for the family. Guided tours, children's activities, and story telling and refreshments plus holiday music. |
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