Lubbock residents who are interested in learning about archaeological discoveries in the area will have an inside look at Lubbock Lake Landmark's "Archeology in Action" event this Saturday.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature tours of the current excavation area at the landmark, a unit of the Museum of Texas Tech, as well as a tour of their research facilities.
The tours and activities are free of charge to the public and people of all ages are welcome to attend and learn about the cultural history of the South Plains.
Susan Rowe, educational program manager of the museum, said the excavation site has a lot to offer visitors.
"This is one of the only sites in North America where we have found signs of continuous occupation over the last 12,000 years," Rowe said. "So it is really going to be very interesting."
As visitors watched last year, the archeologists prepare the skeletal remains of an ancient bison so it could be placed in the Tech museum, the event has big shoes to fill.
Rowe said she hopes attendance will increase from last year because she believes it is important for people to be interested in the history of the area around them.
"We had over 350 people last year and I am hoping that we will have even more," she said. "This is just a great way to get out and learn about our community and discover the natural and cultural history of this area."
Other events that will be happening at "Archeology in Action" include spear throwing, pottery puzzles and even a simulated excavation site for guests. But even with all of the activities this event will feature, Rowe said the absolute favorite aspect of "Archaeology in Action" amongst the visitors constantly remains the same.
"People always enjoy going down into the excavation site the best and seeing what our archeologists are looking at," Rowe said. "I think they are always amazed at stuff like that."
The event will take place at Lubbock Lake Landmark in northwest Lubbock and more information about the landmark can be found at
http://www.museum.ttu.edu.
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