All MD/DC/PA people....

[julesmama3]

Has anyone gone on any great field trips for Ancients? I'm in MD but am willing to drive a little....

 

 

Thanks!!

[Alice]

This isn't exactly ancient but Alexandria, VA has an archeology museum. They have days where you can participate in an actual dig. I thought that would be interesting to see even if what's being excavated is obviously not ancient. Info at the link below.

 

http://oha.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/ar-programs-digdays.html

[Kathy in MD]

There are several Roman Legionaire re-enactment groups in the area; MD, PA, VA and WV. They often have a civilian auxilary group for those not strictly into arms and battle tactics. Apparently the big Roman gathering will be in Sept at George Mason Uiversity in Fairfax. There are other gatherings throughout the year, often in conjunction with reenactors from other time periods, especially the middle ages. Try this link for more info: http://www.reenactor.net/Ancient/roman/us-can_units_list.html

 

From a slightly later time period than te ancients, will be the terracotta soldier exhibit at the National Geographic exhibit hall. More info is at http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2001/11/ancient-china/hessler-text

 

If you're willing to drive to Indy, and for this you might be willing to, The King Tut exhibit will be at the Children's Museum this summer and early fall. http://www.kingtut.org/home There are lots of other things you can do in the area to make it into a long weekend or week trip. It'll just be of a more recent period.

Edited June 11, 2009 by Kathy in MD

[Karenciavo]

University of Pennsylvania in Philly has the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

[Faithr]

One really simple thing to do around DC is to look at all the neo-classical architecture and also hunt for Latin quotes inscribed on the sides of buildings.

[julesmama3]

Thanks Ladies :)

[JVA]

The King Tut exhibit is great!! Worth the drive. We drove from northern VA to Philly for it a year or so ago.