Dig Ossabaw Island: Hands On Archaeological Day Trip

Dig Ossabaw Island: Hands On Archaeological Day Trip

Spend the morning learning about Ossabaw Island and her ancient people by exploring what is underground.

By Ossabaw Island Foundation

Date and time

Saturday, June 29 · 8am - 3pm EDT

Location

Ossabaw Island, North End

Main rd Ossabaw Island, GA 000000

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About this event

  • 7 hours

Assist with digging, sifting, sorting, washing and bagging archaeological finds. Led by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources’ Archaeology Division and the Pennsylvania State University , this excavation of nineteenth century site of enslaved housing at Middle Place.

Trip is organized and hosted by the Ossabaw Island Foundation.

Organized by

Ossabaw Island Foundation

The Ossabaw Island Foundation (TOIF) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3.  Through a partnership with the State of Georgia, TOIF inspires, promotes, and manages exceptional educational, cultural, and scientific programs that are designed to maximize the experience of Ossabaw Island, while minimizing the impact on the island's resources.  

ABOUT OSSABAW ISLAND: Ossabaw Island is a 26,000-acre undeveloped barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean, owned by the State of Georgia and located in Chatham County. Georgia's first Heritage Preserve, accessible only by boat, is undeveloped and set aside by an Executive Order for natural, scientific and cultural study, research and education; and for environmentally sound preservation, conservation and management of the island's ecosystem.

$135