Discover the science of archaeology and explore 12,000 years of North Carolina history through free hands-on activities, presentations, demonstrations and exhibits on Oct. 17 at UNC.
North Carolina Archaeology Day, for visitors of all ages, will be from noon to 5 p.m. in the Alumni Building, home of the Research Laboratories of Archaeology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Fifteen-minute tours of the North Carolina Archaeological Collection will start at 12:30, 1:30, 3:15 and 3:45 p.m. The collection includes more than seven million artifacts, including pottery, pipes, spear points and ornaments. Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged. Email Meg Kassabaum, kassabau@email.unc.edu to register.