Celebrating Mississippi Archaeology Month: 'Why Archaeology Matters and What You Can Do to Help'

October 04, 2017 - 4:00 pm

About this event

Evan Peacock, professor in Mississippi State University's Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures and interim director of MSU's Cobb Institute of Archaeology, is giving a presentation during which he will explain what archaeology is, why it is important and what the public can do to support it. His talk is being held during the month of October, which is Mississippi Archaeology Month. A display of archaeological artifacts will be on display at Starkville Public Library throughout the month.

Details

Type
Lecture
Location
Starkville Public Library, 326 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
Cost
Free
Primary Sponsoring Organization
Cobb Institute of Archaeology
Sponsoring Organization's Web Site
http://www.facebook.com/CobbInstituteofArchaeology
Contact Name
Ginny Holtcamp
Contact Phone
(662) 323-2766
Contact Email
ginnym@starkville.lib.ms.us
Additional Information
Mississippi Archaeology Month is held each October to inform the public about the wonderful archaeological heritage of Mississippi and the world. A list of events being held around the state this year can be found at http://www.msarchaeology.org/maa/arch_month.html. For more information about local events and archaeological news, follow MSU's Cobb Institute of Archaeology on Facebook @CobbInstituteofArchaeology.