Welcome to New South’s Portal to the Past
New South Associates Invites You to Discover African American Foodways and Culture at 12th Annual Archaeology Day
We are very excited to host New South’s 12th annual Archaeology Day on May 4th! This year’s theme is African American Foodways & Culture!
Activities will include basketweaving, decorating rock art, excavation and mapping, flint-knapping, spear throwing with an atlatl, storytelling, and more!
Special Guests including:
- Rebecca Gilliard – Handmade Sweetgrass Baskets
- Mama Koku’s Storytellin’
- Sankonscious Percussion Ensemble – Dancing and Drumming
This free, family-friendly event supports National Preservation Month and Georgia Archaeology Month’s message to educate the public about the significance of protecting and preserving Georgia’s archaeological sites.
Parking will be available around our campus, and we will have a drop-off/pick-up zone as well.
Be sure to check out our Facebook Event page for all the details and updates!
We hope to see you there!
But, Wait! What is Archaeology?
Before you embark on the virtual archaeology tour, check out our Introduction to Archaeology video to learn what archaeology is all about!
Click on a Circle Below to Start Your Virtual Archaeology Tour
Check Out Our New Blog!
Field Notebook
Don’t forget about your Archaeology Month Field Notebook! Click HERE to download your PDF copy of New South’s interactive field notebook. Visit each exhibit digitally and in your notebook to get the full Archaeology Month experience. Share your work with us on social media and don’t forget to tag New South Associates and #AfricanAmericanCulturalHeritage!