Local History Three-Day Series Is Sept. 12-14
August 30, 2024 at 5:16 p.m.
SYRACUSE - Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer three programs as part of the museum’s “Digging Through History” as part of September Archaeology Month.
The programs run Sept. 12, 13 and 14. Each program features presenters with expert knowledge and provides an interactive environment for discussion and hands-on examination of artifacts. All programs are free to attend.
Thursday’s program will feature the return of Trevor Tipton, who will discuss the tools and weapons of indigenous peoples, according to a news release from Chautauqua-Wawasee.
Have you ever wondered how mankind survived thousands of years ago? What animals did they hunt? How did they kill their prey? What tools were used by prehistoric man? This will be the focus of Tipton’s presentation. His artifact collection, found mostly in Noble County, will be on display. Attendees will be able to handle weapons from centuries ago. This program is at the Syracuse Community Center, starting at 6:30 p.m., and is free to attend.
Friday evening’s program will be led by Notre Dame professor, Dr. Mark Schurr, who will explore the question “Archaeology of the French in Northern Indiana – Does it Exist?”
The first historical record of the French presence in northern Indiana dates to 1679. However, the French established only one permanent settlement in northern Indiana (Fort Miami in what is now Fort Wayne). Very little archaeological evidence is available about the French presence in the region.
Schurr will discuss the historic records and a few site investigations showing evidence of French activities in northern Indiana, including Kosciusko County. This program is at the Syracuse Community Center, starting at 6:30 p.m., and is free to attend.
Shown is Jeff Mesaros. Photo Provided.Saturday’s program is specifically designed for families with children. It provides six different engaging and entertaining activities for the whole family.
Back by popular demand from last year is Joe Zdziebko, dressed as a 1750s French Marine who will display and discuss his equipment, uniform, musket, furs, maps, etc. He will also talk about old sayings that are still used today. And if you want to see how tools were created by hand Jeff Mesaros will show you how, as well as offering attendees an opportunity to try their hand. And here’s your chance to try making one!
Jamie Clemons, the director of the Syracuse/Wawasee Museum, will demonstrate a tool called “atlatl” which uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart or spear-throwing. She will also let attendees try their hand with samples. The Saturday program runs from 10 a.m. until noon outdoors at WACF’s Ruddell Pavilion south of Syracuse at 11586 N. Ind. 13. All programs are free to attend.
More information may be found at www.chqw.org or on the ChautauquaWawasee Facebook site; or call Debbie at 574-377-7543 for information.
SYRACUSE - Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer three programs as part of the museum’s “Digging Through History” as part of September Archaeology Month.
The programs run Sept. 12, 13 and 14. Each program features presenters with expert knowledge and provides an interactive environment for discussion and hands-on examination of artifacts. All programs are free to attend.
Thursday’s program will feature the return of Trevor Tipton, who will discuss the tools and weapons of indigenous peoples, according to a news release from Chautauqua-Wawasee.
Have you ever wondered how mankind survived thousands of years ago? What animals did they hunt? How did they kill their prey? What tools were used by prehistoric man? This will be the focus of Tipton’s presentation. His artifact collection, found mostly in Noble County, will be on display. Attendees will be able to handle weapons from centuries ago. This program is at the Syracuse Community Center, starting at 6:30 p.m., and is free to attend.
Friday evening’s program will be led by Notre Dame professor, Dr. Mark Schurr, who will explore the question “Archaeology of the French in Northern Indiana – Does it Exist?”
The first historical record of the French presence in northern Indiana dates to 1679. However, the French established only one permanent settlement in northern Indiana (Fort Miami in what is now Fort Wayne). Very little archaeological evidence is available about the French presence in the region.
Schurr will discuss the historic records and a few site investigations showing evidence of French activities in northern Indiana, including Kosciusko County. This program is at the Syracuse Community Center, starting at 6:30 p.m., and is free to attend.
Shown is Jeff Mesaros. Photo Provided.Saturday’s program is specifically designed for families with children. It provides six different engaging and entertaining activities for the whole family.
Back by popular demand from last year is Joe Zdziebko, dressed as a 1750s French Marine who will display and discuss his equipment, uniform, musket, furs, maps, etc. He will also talk about old sayings that are still used today. And if you want to see how tools were created by hand Jeff Mesaros will show you how, as well as offering attendees an opportunity to try their hand. And here’s your chance to try making one!
Jamie Clemons, the director of the Syracuse/Wawasee Museum, will demonstrate a tool called “atlatl” which uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart or spear-throwing. She will also let attendees try their hand with samples. The Saturday program runs from 10 a.m. until noon outdoors at WACF’s Ruddell Pavilion south of Syracuse at 11586 N. Ind. 13. All programs are free to attend.
More information may be found at www.chqw.org or on the ChautauquaWawasee Facebook site; or call Debbie at 574-377-7543 for information.