Celebrate the archaeology and history of the Pacific Northwest at the first Archaeology Roadshow in The Dalles, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 18.
The Archaeology Roadshow began in 2012 on the campus of Portland State University, and has spread to several communities across Oregon. The Dalles Roadshow will feature over twenty pop-up exhibits and hands-on activities hosted by archaeologists and community members with local and traditional knowledge from universities, federal and state agencies, tribes, archaeology companies, and nonprofit organizations. The Roadshow introduces visitors of all ages to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, engaging way, while instilling a sense of stewardship for cultural resources. The event is a great way for folks of all ages to meet real archaeologists and others who are working hard to protect and share our heritage.
This year’s theme “The Archaeology of Transportation” is designed to get visitors thinking about the universal importance of transportation to human existence – in the past and today. The Dalles has been a transportation hub since time immemorial – via river and land; by canoe, barge, highway, rail, and trail. What did it take to build and maintain a railroad or a wagon road 150 years ago? Visitors will learn about the inventive ways people moved themselves and their stuff around the region before interstate highways and cell phones.
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