Archaeology, Geology and the Environment: Exploration on the Stoner Farm

Exploring the secrets of a 200-year-old homestead and how its environment influenced early settlers is the focus of a new program offered by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute on Wednesday, July 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Presented in partnership with Little Antietam Creek, Inc. (LACI), “Archaeology, Geology and the Environment: Exploration on the Stoner Farm,” is one of Buttonwood’s series of Discover programs for students in grades 5–12 (ages 10 to 17).

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Students will join Buttonwood/Institute educators and LACI archaeologists to “dig into the past” at the historic Stoner Farm, an active, working archaeological site in Waynesboro.

With archaeologist Scott Parker, students will learn the why, what, and how of archaeology, including how artifacts are processed and what they can tell us about how the Stoners lived.

Hands-on activities include digging and working with artifacts, testing the properties of limestone and soil, looking for new dig sites using remote sensing, and learning how limestone is cut and mortar is made. 

Educators Pam Rowland, Bruce Rowland, and Beth Skroban will explore the history, geography, and environment of the farm. Students will discover why the Stoners built in this spot, and how they used the natural resources around them (soil, trees, rocks, water, and vegetation). In addition, they will examine the rock used to construct the buildings on the property.

The program fee is $20 for members of Buttonwood Nature Center/The Institute and $25 for the general public—to be confirmed. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, July 17. 

This program is sponsored by Steve and Maxine Beck.

Additional support provided by Today’s Horizon Fund contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; Marge Kiersz; Alma W. Oyer; and the Carolyn Terry Eddy Family: Carolyn, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin.

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