Archaeology, Geology &?the Environment: Exploration on the Stoner Farm Stoner Farm

Grades: 5 to 12 (ages 10–17) Cost: $20 Institute member, $25 general public Presented by The Institute in partnership with Little Antietam Creek, Inc. Exploring the secrets of a 200-year-old homestead and how its environment influenced early settlers. Students join Institute educators and LACI archaeologists to “dig into the past” at the historic Stoner Farm, a working archaeological site. Students will learn the why, what, and how of archaeology, including how artifacts are processed and what they can tell us about how the Stoners lived. Hands-on activities include digging and?working with artifacts, testing the properties of limestone and soil, looking for new dig sites using remote sensing, and learning how limestone is cut and mortar is made.  Institute educators explore the history, geography, and environment of the farm. Students will discover why the Stoners built in this spot, and how they used the natural resources around them (soil, trees, rocks, water, and vegetation). In addition, they will examine the rock used to construct the buildings on the property. Pre-registration required. Visit www.NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or email at: info@natureandcultureinstitute.org.