Flotation Workshop

The Institute for American Indian Studies preserves and educates through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality and knowledge of Native American cultures. Located on 15 acres of woodland IAIS is home to permanent and temporary exhibits, nature trails, a replicated 16th century ReplicatedAlgonkianvillage. During the school year over 7,000 school age children visit for hands on programs to learn about the Indigenous people who have called Connecticut home for thousands of years.

The Institute for American Indian Studies

Demonstration and workshop on the archaeological technique of flotation

The Institute For American Indian Studies

Not all artifacts during an archaeological excavation are easy to spot in the screen. As a matter of fact, some of the most telling and important artifacts can be very difficult to separate from the soil. With a process called flotation, archaeologists run soil samples through water in order to preserve very small details, such as carbon samples or tiny shells. The lighter organic materials “float,” which gives the technique its name. Join our Research Department for an in-depth demonstration of this useful technique and a chance to try it for yourself. Please note: this workshop is best suited to participants ages 10 and up. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Questions? Please call (860) 868-0518 or email events@iaismuseum.org.

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