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Third Annual Archaeology Night at Hanley Farm


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Visitors to the 2024 Archaeology Night at Hanley Farm learn a wide range of archaeological skills from local professionals.(SOU Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA))

Joining the Exchange to discuss the Third Annual Archaeology Night is Chelsea Rose, Director of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) and host of the JPR podcast Underground History. Also joining the conversation is Katie Johnson, a research archaeologist and principal investigator at SOULA.

Kate Johnson, a research archaeologist at the SOU Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA), and Chelsea Rose, Director of SOULA and host of the JPR podcast Underground History, are pictured with Jefferson Exchange Host Mike Green in the JPR studio on August 13, 2025.(JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay)

ABOUT THE EVENT

  • Thursday, August 14 at Hanley Farm
  • Time: 4-7 pm
  • FREE, family-centered event
Kids get hands-on experience with placer mining at the 2024 Archaeology Night at Hanley Farms.(SOU Laboratory of Anthropology)

Archaeology 101 activities include artifact cross-mending, build-your-own stratigraphy jars, compass-reading and atlatl throwing. Many other games and activities, plus food vendors.

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