On October 28, join the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain for a free archaeological dig at the historic Twelve Oaks conservation area in Ocean Springs. Archaeologist Cindy Carter-Davis will exhibit archaeological sites and artifacts associated with Mississippi waterways. The exhibit will include artifacts from a shell midden on the east bank of the Pascagoula River, a mound site on the shore of the Gulf, Cedar Lake Island in the Tchoutacabouffa River, and more. An archaeological demonstration will also be available for viewing with volunteers available to answer questions. Children ages 6 and younger will be able to experience a representation of an archaeological dig. The program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways, on display at the Ocean Springs Municipal Library through November 30.
Water/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society, including the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality.
Exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm and Friday-Saturday 10am-4pm. School and group visits are welcome but are encouraged to schedule a visit by contacting the library in advance at 228-875-1193.
Future Water/Ways events in Ocean Springs:
October 30, 6-7pm: Gulf Coast Research Lab Sci-Cafe, Walking Watersheds
October 31, 10-10:45am: Water-related story and craft time
November 1, 6-7pm: Water/Ways, Ebbs and Flows of Mississippi History
November 6, 8am-5pm: Living Shorelines–Master Naturalists
November 7, 10-10:45: Water-related story and craft time
November 8, 6-7:30pm: Teen Science Cafe
November 10, 9:30-11:30am: USM Marine Education Center tour
November 13, 3-4pm: Enviroscape activity
November 14, 10-10:45am: Water-related story and craft time
November 15, 3-7pm: Oysters & Seafood Safety/Terrapins & TEDs
November 17, 9:30am-12:30pm: Get N2RH20 Kayaking trip
November 20, 12pm: BP Oil Spill, Eight Years Later
November 21, 10-10:45am: Water-related story and craft time
November 27, 6-7:30pm: Gulf Coast Research Lab Sci-Cafe
November 28, 10-10:45am: Water-related story and craft time
November 29, 5:30-7:30pm: How Storms Have Impacted Life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
December 1, 10am-12pm: Lessons From the Way of Water for Native Americans
