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"The Portland Museum is an educational resource that exists to collect, preserve, exhibit, interpret and enhance the culture and heritage of Portland."
 

 

 

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Can You Dig It?
Summer Fun Archaeology and History Camp

July 18 - 22, 2011 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily


Appropriate for children ages 10-13
Cost $150
[Portland scholarships are available]

Jay Stottman, the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, and historian Rick Bell will guide campers through hands-on archaeology and history detective activities at Portland Wharf Park to learn more about this important site. Children will spend one half day, each day, on archaeology and one half-day, each day, on history projects. Children will be responsible for bringing their own lunch and drinks. Water will be provided.

Scholarships: If you need to be considered for a partial or full scholarship, please ask your child to write a one-page story about why he or she would like to attend the camp. At the end, a parent can provide a brief explanation of why they need scholarship aid.

Hurry to register - there are only 20 openings in this camp!

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A Portland Bicentennial Project with support of Metro Parks, Portland Museum, Kentucky Archaeological Survey, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

 

 

 

 
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