The Archaeology of Yuck: Exploring the Gross, the Grimy, and the Garbage of the Past
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site · Charleston ✓ verified
Sat, Oct 31 · all day
Rats, snakes, poop, animal bones, and garbage may seem gross, but archaeologists view them as evidence! Discover how gross, grimy, and discarded remains found at Charles Towne can reveal surprising stories about the people, animals, work, and daily life of the settlement 350 years ago. Get ready to investigate some of archaeology’s yuckiest – and fascinating – clues.
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About Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Charles Towne Landing marks the site of the first permanent English settlement in the Carolinas (1670). Families explore the Animal Forest of native wildlife, walk the trails and gardens, board a replica 17th-century sailing ship, and join ranger-led nature and living-history programs.
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