ARCHAEOLOGY IN OHIO
GWYNETH FLETCHER, WYOMING
Interested in classical archaeology? Even
though the Greeks and Romans were never here in
the U.S., people interested in classical archaeology
can learn to excavate here in Ohio. This summer, I
participated in the Cincinnati Museum Center’s
Hahn Field School. Evidence suggests that the site
had a regular population since the mid 13 th century
through the 17 th century, and had sporadic occupation
before that. The program allows participants to dig
five days a week, for 1-4 weeks. During the program, I
was able to excavate, screen excavated soil for
artifacts, and even work in the Museum’s lab one
stormy afternoon. The program is incredibly flexible,
and available to people of all ages. Even after the end
of summer excavations, it is possible to get involved
as an adult volunteer in the lab, and as a college
student you can apply for an internship. Here are
some highlights from the dig:
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This is what the set-up of the site looked like.
We used wooden sticks and string to prop up
tarps for sun protection. We had three to four
units running at a time, with covering over the
excavation and the screens in each.