Alyssa Gomori is inviting the public to help discover hidden treasures next month at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home.
Gomori, the National Historic Site’s curator, is preparing to host a community archeology dig, beginning Saturday, Aug. 4.
While the site is steeped in history — it’s the home of the world’s first Women’s Institute dating back to 1897 — an archeological dig has never been conducted before at the Lee.
The Gothic-style home has stood on the site for two centuries, providing shelter for six generations of the Lee family between 1808 and 1971.
“Since this was a farm for nearly two centuries, we are hoping to find evidence of that,” said Gomori. “That could include anything from tools, to nails, to horseshoes, to glass, to household china.”
As with all archeological digs, participants should expect the unexpected. You just never know what you’ll find until you start digging.
The museum, operated by the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, is working with licensed archeologists to ensure participants dig in locations that are the most likely to yield artifacts.
“We are aiming to give the community a chance to participate in a real archeology dig to provide a sense of ownership of the heritage of their communities,” said Gomori.
The digs are running on all four Saturdays in August on the museum grounds, at 552 Ridge Rd.
Participants can learn how an excavation is performed, how to look for artifacts, and how to document any artifacts that are found.
The event is open to children and adults. Entry fees are $25 per Saturday for adults 16-and-over ($90 for all four).
A kids archeological dig is also being offered with fun activities to teach youngsters aged four to 12 about what archeologists do.
Kids admission fees are $10 per day.
Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling the museum at 905-662-2691 or by emailing erlandleehome@fwio.on.ca.
Alyssa Gomori is inviting the public to help discover hidden treasures next month at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home.
Gomori, the National Historic Site’s curator, is preparing to host a community archeology dig, beginning Saturday, Aug. 4.
While the site is steeped in history — it’s the home of the world’s first Women’s Institute dating back to 1897 — an archeological dig has never been conducted before at the Lee.
The Gothic-style home has stood on the site for two centuries, providing shelter for six generations of the Lee family between 1808 and 1971.
“Since this was a farm for nearly two centuries, we are hoping to find evidence of that,” said Gomori. “That could include anything from tools, to nails, to horseshoes, to glass, to household china.”
As with all archeological digs, participants should expect the unexpected. You just never know what you’ll find until you start digging.
The museum, operated by the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, is working with licensed archeologists to ensure participants dig in locations that are the most likely to yield artifacts.
“We are aiming to give the community a chance to participate in a real archeology dig to provide a sense of ownership of the heritage of their communities,” said Gomori.
The digs are running on all four Saturdays in August on the museum grounds, at 552 Ridge Rd.
Participants can learn how an excavation is performed, how to look for artifacts, and how to document any artifacts that are found.
The event is open to children and adults. Entry fees are $25 per Saturday for adults 16-and-over ($90 for all four).
A kids archeological dig is also being offered with fun activities to teach youngsters aged four to 12 about what archeologists do.
Kids admission fees are $10 per day.
Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling the museum at 905-662-2691 or by emailing erlandleehome@fwio.on.ca.
Alyssa Gomori is inviting the public to help discover hidden treasures next month at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home.
Gomori, the National Historic Site’s curator, is preparing to host a community archeology dig, beginning Saturday, Aug. 4.
While the site is steeped in history — it’s the home of the world’s first Women’s Institute dating back to 1897 — an archeological dig has never been conducted before at the Lee.
The Gothic-style home has stood on the site for two centuries, providing shelter for six generations of the Lee family between 1808 and 1971.
“Since this was a farm for nearly two centuries, we are hoping to find evidence of that,” said Gomori. “That could include anything from tools, to nails, to horseshoes, to glass, to household china.”
As with all archeological digs, participants should expect the unexpected. You just never know what you’ll find until you start digging.
The museum, operated by the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, is working with licensed archeologists to ensure participants dig in locations that are the most likely to yield artifacts.
“We are aiming to give the community a chance to participate in a real archeology dig to provide a sense of ownership of the heritage of their communities,” said Gomori.
The digs are running on all four Saturdays in August on the museum grounds, at 552 Ridge Rd.
Participants can learn how an excavation is performed, how to look for artifacts, and how to document any artifacts that are found.
The event is open to children and adults. Entry fees are $25 per Saturday for adults 16-and-over ($90 for all four).
A kids archeological dig is also being offered with fun activities to teach youngsters aged four to 12 about what archeologists do.
Kids admission fees are $10 per day.
Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling the museum at 905-662-2691 or by emailing erlandleehome@fwio.on.ca.