Australian Heritage Festival - Archaeology Panel and Dig - Como House

Name: Australian Heritage Festival - Archaeology Panel and Dig - Como House
Start: 2024-05-18T13:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-05-18T16:00:00+10:00
Location: Como House and Garden

Schedule

Sat May 18 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Como House and Garden | South Yarra, VI

Immerse yourself in Victoria’s rich history, while exploring the exciting discipline of archaeology.
About this Event

NTAV and the Heritage Council of Victoria presents this opportunity for visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in Victoria’s rich history, while exploring the exciting discipline of archaeology.

During this Australian Heritage Festival event, participants will hear from a panel of professional experts about archaeological heritage and its conservation, followed by an opportunity to work with a NTAV Dig Director who will guide them as they uncover and analyse artefacts in a simulated archaeological site. Participants will learn how to survey and read the landscape using archaeological thinking.

Program of the day:

1-2 pm Panel of experts (Como Ballroom, 1 hour)

2-3 pm Simulated excavation (1 hr)

3-4 pm

Guided archaeological survey (30 mins)

Guided artefact analysis (30 mins)

This event is supported by the Heritage Council of Victoria and will conclude the Australian Heritage Festival (18 April-18 May) and launch National Archaeology Week (19-25 May).