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Learn about stratigraphy by modeling the soil layers at Town Creek. Over time, soil and artifacts layer on top of each other to form a timeline. Studying soil layers is one way that archaeologists can find out the age of an artifact. By making a model, you can learn about all the people who came to Town Creek for thousands of years. The workshop is offered at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm; $3 per person.  Proceeds benefit The Friends of Town Creek Indian Mound Inc., which supports programs at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site.

Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site will host a day long archaeology workshop sponsored by The Friends of Town Creek Indian Mound Inc. that will fulfil many of the requirements for the Scouting America Archaeology Merit Badge. Through presentations and hands on activities, participants will learn about the science of archaeology, field methods, research questions, and career opportunities.

Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The event kicks off at 7pm with the auditorium presentation “What’s Up?” – an introduction to the planisphere, an overview of sights to be seen this evening. Then, beginning at 7:30pm, Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe Mars, Jupiter, and constellations including The Great Panther, Thunderbird, and Leo. Participants should dress for the cold and may wish to bring a red light to help them see in the darkness. Chairs and blankets welcome!

Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The event kicks off at 7pm with the auditorium presentation “What’s Up?” – an introduction to the planisphere, an overview of sights to be seen this evening, and astronomical alignments at Town Creek. Then, beginning at 7:30pm, Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe Mars, Jupiter, and constellations including The Slim One, and Revolving Man. Participants should dress for the cold and may wish to bring a red light to help them see in the darkness.

Learn the ancient art of twining plant fiber into string & make a bracelet to keep as a souvenir.

Learn about and play one of the earliest and most popular games invented in the Americas

Join us on February 1 for Cookie Excavations Learn how archaeologists carefully excavate a site without damaging artifacts by excavating a cookie for the chocolate chips! This activity is suitable for all ages and all materials will be provided.Excavation times are at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. $3 a person.

Enjoy an evening of astronomy at one of North Carolina's oldest State Historic Sites!

Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The event kicks off at 6pm with the presentation “What’s Up?” – an introduction to the planisphere, an overview of sights to be seen this evening, and some of the lore surrounding them. Site telescopes will be available, or bring your own, to observe the moon, Saturn, and Andromeda. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and be prepared to relax beneath the firmament, enjoying the view as we hunt for passing satellites and discuss visible constellations. Telescopes and binoculars are encouraged.

Come celebrate the last night of summer and the beginning of our Autumn astronomy season beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in central NC! The evening begins with our "What's Up!" presentation at 6:30pm. This auditorium program provides information about what to look for that night and a little of the folklore associated with it. Then, take in the darkening view at the village as the Milky Way stretches high overhead, from horizon to horizon. Bring your telescope or binoculars to observe gas giant Saturn, or catch an amazing glimpse through one of the Site telescopes.