Loudoun Archaeological Foundation

04/24/2012

Ancient Technology Expo
Archaeology fun for the entire family

Saturday May 5, 2012
Claude Moore Park
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Rain or Shine
Activities for all ages

Admission:
Under age 5: free
5 and up: $3.00 per person

Come and See 500-year-old wireless technology At Work

Discover the same Native American technologies as seen by Captain John Smith when he explored Virginia in 1608. Great field trip for families, scout troops, homeschoolers, and 4H clubs. Hands-on, try-it, and make-and-take activities.

• Spear-throwing, log-canoe building, stone tool preparation, prehistoric village reproduction, fire starting, stone boiling, food-grain grinding, pottery making, and more.

• View photo galleries and artifact displays of prehistoric Native American art and science, based on archaeological records and tribal living history.

• There will be 11 demonstration stations in the park that will be hosted by volunteers from the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation, and Northern Virginia Community College. Contact Dr. David T. Clark for more information at [email protected]

Loudoun Archaeological Foundation www.loudounarchaeology.org
Claude Moore Park Visitor Center www.loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark
21544 Old Vestal's Gap Road,
Sterling, Virginia 20164 571-258-3700

ADA-The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is committed to complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodations in order to participate in PRCS activities, please contact Claude Moore Park at 571-258-3700/TTY 711) two weeks prior to the start of the activity.

07/05/2010

Claude Moore Park Historic Area july 4th Celebration

The Loudoun Archaeological Foundation conducted a public archaeology program at the annual Fourth of July celebration at Claude Moore Park Historic Area. The adults and children saw artifacts that archaeologists have found at Prehistoric and Civil War sites. The program introduced ancient technology of Native Americans, and how archaeologists discover secrets about ancient people. There were several hands on activities for children; it was an exciting and educational event for all ages. In spite of the heat, 98 to 100 degrees, the children and adults had a lot of fun.

Please check The Loudoun Archaeological Foundations website http://loudounarchaeology.org and The Loudoun Archaeological Foundations page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leesburg-VA/Loudoun-Archaeological-Foundation/65360091574 for future activities for children this summer. Thank you.

06/30/2010

Please check The Loudoun Archaeological Foundation website http://loudounarchaeology.org , and The Loudoun Archaeological Foundation page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leesburg-VA/Loudoun-Archaeological-Foundation/65360091574 , for future activities for children this summer. Thank you

LAF is a nonprofit organization devoted to archaeological research and community outreach in Loudoun

06/30/2010

Old Fashioned Fourth of July (All ages) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Loudoun Archaeological Foundation will conduct an exhibition at the annual Fourth of July celebration at Claude Moore Park Historic Area. It will be a fun exciting educational event for all ages. This program will introduce ancient technology of Native Americans and how archaeologists discover secrets about ancient people. There will be artifacts that archaeologists have found at Prehistoric and Civil War sites. There will be several hands on activities for children and adults.

For more information on Claude Moore Park Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebrations please go to their website http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=885

Loudoun County

05/16/2010

On Saturday May 15, 2010 the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation was present for the Purcellville Preservation Associations Heritage Day 2010 celebration. It was an exciting and educational event for all ages. The adults and children saw artifacts that archaeologists have found at Prehistoric and Civil War sites. There were several hands on activities for children. We saw old friends and made several new friends, and the children and adults had a lot of fun.
Please check The Loudoun Archaeological Foundations website at (http://loudounarchaeology.org) and The Loudoun Archaeological Foundations page at (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leesburg-VA/Loudoun-Archaeological-Foundation/65360091574) for future events activities for children this summer.
Thank you

05/14/2010

The Loudoun Archaeological Foundation will be at the Purcellville Preservation Associations Heritage Day 2010 Fair On Saturday May 15, 2010

10:00am to 4:00pm
(RAIN OR SHINE)
On Saturday May 15, 2010 the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation will be at the Purcellville Preservation Associations Heritage Day 2010 celebration. It will be an exciting and educational event for all ages. There will be artifacts that archaeologists have found at Prehistoric and Civil War sites; there will also be several hands on activities for children. Most activities will take place in and around the Purcellville skate rink and on the grounds of historic Fireman's Field. Please check their website at (http://www.ppa-va.org/highlight_2.asp) for more information. Bring the kids!

Please check The Loudoun Archaeological Foundations website (http://loudounarchaeology.org) and The Loudoun Archaeological Foundations page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leesburg-VA/Loudoun-Archaeological-Foundation/65360091574) for future activities for children this summer. Thank you.

The Purcellville Preservation Association is a private, nonprofit 501(c) 3 membership organization dedicated to promoting community pride, awareness and the preservation of the historic, architectural, and cultural heritage of Purcellville, Virginia. Through advocacy initiatives, educational program...