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| Did you know that Indiana has more than 47,000 identified archaeological sites and one of the most stringent laws in the country ensuring the protection of archaeological sites and human burials? It’s true, and if you go to this Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) site, you can surf for a taste of Archaeology Month in Indiana. We suggest a visit to Strawtown, a late prehistoric village in Hamilton County, or get a Taste of Archaeology tomorrow (Sept. 21), noon to 4 p.m., at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures in Bloomington. The Mathers event will kick off with a discussion of the archaeology of food and a sampling of tasty treats. After that, more than 20 archaeologists will be presenting a variety of demonstrations and activities for all ages. As to Strawtown, Bob McCullough, director of the IPFW Archaeology Survey, said that campus staff, along with colleagues from the Indiana State Museum, volunteers and staff from other institutions have been digging at the site every Wednesday through Sunday this month. So far, some pieces of pottery recovered at the site indicate that one group of people lived there in the 13th century. Saturday, Sept. 28, is the last Strawtown tour day hosted by IPFW and the Hamilton County Parks Department. Call Rick Jones at 317-232-1646 for information.
The DNR also has a “LeafCam” so you keep daily track of autumn colors at several state parks or follow plans for the Hoosier bicentennial commemoration of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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