Archaeology Fair 2011
08-Oct-2011
Pint-sized explorers, budding artists and junior archeologists were among those who visited this year's Annual Archeological Fair on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Bob Woodruff Park in Plano. The event was sponsored by sponsored by The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, GeoMarine, Inc., and the City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department.
"This year's event featured record attendance and was great fun for all involved. Children, parents, grandparents, volunteers and educators all enjoyed a day full of unique learning opportunities," said Plano Conservancy Co-Director Maggie Sprague of Plano. "This annual event is a wonderful learning experience and features fun for the whole family."
The fair featured a variety of activities and exhibits including a flintknapping demonstration, pottery demonstration and design transfer, rock painting, a petroglyph site and a pictograph wall. Guests had the opportunity to use a pumpdrill and try their hand at grinding their own corn. The event also featured a digging sandbox for small children.
"Our guests had the opportunity to participate in hands-on excavation, enjoy Native American drummers and dancers, see a variety of exhibits and demonstrations and much more," Sprague added.
Plans are already underway for next year's Archeological Fair, to be conducted in October 2012. If you or your company is interested in sponsorship or participating, please contact the Plano Conservancy at 972-941-2117.
About the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation
The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., a Texas corporation 501 (c)(3) non-profit, is an organization dedicated to promote civic pride in the past, to increase preservation awareness through education and public outreach, and to provide financial assistance to protect and preserve our heritage resources for this and future generations. For more information, please visit www.planoconservancy.org or call 972-941-2117.
The Plano Conservancy