Archaeology Day: Secrets of Easter Island

A documentary about Easter Island is the centerpiece of activities at the next Saturdays at the Museum activity at Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology. A number of other hands-on activities are also offered during the June 2 event.

“Most people know about the big stone heads of Easter Island, but what about the culture behind them?” said Prairie Fox, a Saturdays event planner. “Often, people are not aware of all the interesting things the island has to offer. This Saturday, we hope visitors come away with more knowledge of Easter Island.”

The documentary about Easter Island will play throughout the day at the museum, and educational posters tell more. Patrons are also invited to create an Easter Island head with clay and experience hands-on archeology through a number of mini dig boxes.

In addition to the Saturday activity series, community members and USU students alike can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

For more information about museum events, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Related links:

• USU Anthropology Program 
• USU Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
• USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Source: Museum of Anthropology

Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, (435) 797-7545, anthro.museum@usu.edu