Wayne County Historical Society
ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMER CAMP 1998
and Archaeology Discovery Days
Joel N. Lee Site and Crusoe House Site,
Wayne Co., New York
Are you interested in Archaeology? In Wayne County History, or
pre-History?
Wayne County Historical Society wants to welcome you to our Archaeology
Summer Camp and Discovery Days! Through actual excavation on the Joel N.
Lee Site, North Rose (historic), and the Crusoe House Site, Savannah
(prehistoric and historic) you have the chance to discover the wonders of
archaeology for yourself.
Eligibility
No previous experience is necessary, and "first-timers" and the
differently-abled are encouraged to apply. The Archaeology Camp is
designed for ages 10 (5th grade) to adult. The total number of
participants on each day of the excavation will be limited to 8, to insure
quality of instruction.
For younger students, we are offering Archaeology Discovery Days; a
half-day interactive program of archaeology and local history for ages 4
-9 (with an accompanying adult).
The Programs
The Archaeology Camp program is a taste of "real archaeology," without the
commitment of a traditional field school. Participants learn basic field
techniques: site survey and identification, mapping, excavation, artifact
identification and processing. The first hour, for new arrivals, will be
introduction, rest of time will be spent "in the field," actively
participating in the full range of archaeological activities.
Archaeology Discovery Days allows younger students explore archaeology
and history through a variety of activities which take place at the Lee
Site. Kids (and accompanying adult) can try their hands at digging,
cleaning and identifying artifacts. A tour of the site and a student
activity pack will
be included.
Dates and Times
The Archaeology Camp will be offered for six weeks, beginning Saturday
July 11th and ending Sunday, August 16th. Excavations run Wednesday to
Sunday, 9am - 4:30 pm, with a break for lunch. Sessions offered are:
(1) Full week: Wednesday to Sunday
(2) Weekday only: Wednesday - Friday
(3) Weekend only: Saturday and Sunday
Participants may sign up for any number of sessions within the six weeks,
and may "mix and match" sessions.
Archaeology Discovery Days will be two Saturdays, July 25th and August
8th, from 9 am - noon.
The Sites
Joel N. Lee Farm: which is located on Route 414, just north of the town
of Rose, was originally settled in 1827 by pioneer Joel Lee and his
family. The present farm is 10 acres, including barns and fields, and has
been continuously occupied since Joel Lee's time. Excavations in summer
1988 will concentrate in the layout of the original farm, in a search for
"missing" farm buildings, and on an exploration of the second owner, Sarah
Williams. Was she the "liberated lady farmer" of the 1870's?
Crusoe House Site: is located on Route 89 in Savannah, about 15 minutes
east of the Lee Site. The Crusoe House itself, built in 1824, has been a
tavern, post office and meeting place. The site has been a fording place
for Crusoe Creek from earliest times, and Native American activities on
the site may
extend back as far as 10,000 years. Preliminary excavations this summer
will determine the extent of the site and the phases of occupation.
Staff
The principal investigator and instructor is Dr. Ann Morton, Curator of
Education for the Wayne County Historical Society. Dr. Morton has been a
professional archaeologist for fifteen years. In addition to the
Historical Society, she is a part-time staff member for the St. John
Fisher College. She is also a member of the New York Archaeological
Council, the New York Archaeological Association, and the Institute of
Field Archaeologists (Britain). Dr. Morton received her Ph.D. in
Archaeology from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She has been
excavating sites, both in the United States and abroad, since 1983.
Costs
The cost for the Archaeology Camp and Archaeology Discovery Days are:
Session WCHS Member Cost Non-member Cost Discount for 2+ Sessions
Archaeology Camp
Weekday $75.00 $90.00
$65.00 ($80.00)
Weekend $50.00 $65.00
$40.00($55.00)
Week $125.00 $155.00
$105.00($135.00)
Discovery Days
Half-Day Sat. $10.00 $15.00
(price includes child and accompanying adult)
Non-members may join the Wayne County Historical Society and pay the
member price. Please contact the Society Office , (315) 946-4943, for
details.
Housing and Requirements
All equipment and archaeological field supplies will be provided by the
program. Students are responsible for providing their own adequately
protective clothing (including sturdy shoes or boots, gloves and a hat),
and their own lunch and drink each day.
All students are required to have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination before
they can participate in field excavation. Students should be aware that
archaeology is a strenuous and dusty physical activity, and that the
weather in July and August is likely to be hot. Please consider your own
physical condition before deciding to participate.
The sites are within commuting distance of most central New York
locations, and commuting students should provide their own transportation
to and from the site, daily. Housing nearby will also be available, with
transportation provided to and from the site. Please contact Dr. Ann
Morton if you are interested in housing.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Dr. Ann Morton,
Principal Investigator
Wayne County Historical Society
21 Butternut Street,
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-4943
or:
115 Maxwell Avenue,
Rochester, NY, 14619
(716) 527-8164
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