Special Opportunity for students ages 16 through adult. Search for the secrets of the past by participating in a real archaeological excavation! Join Strawbery Banke's Archaeology Department to excavate the grounds of the 1762 Chase House site to gather information about its former kitchen ell, barn and privy. Students in the Archaeology Field School work alongside professional archaeologists, preservationists, curators, and historians, exploring the site with volunteers and students of all ages. Learn approved excavation techniques and be part of a team, unearthing information about four centuries of neighborhood life.

Pre-registration is required for all programs. Registration will begin on Monday, February 1, 2010.