MISSOURI

Missouri Archaeology Month
Missouri's Archaeology Month is in September. For more information, call 660-831-4674, or visit the Missouri Archaeological Society's Web site at: http://associations.missouristate.edu/mas/.

The Museum of Art and Archaeology is the art museum of the University of Missouri-Columbia. It houses a variety of original works of art and artifacts and hosts several special exhibits every month. For more information, visit: http://maa.missouri.edu/geninfo.html

Archaeology Challenge
Archaeology Challenge is a contest for students and groups of students from grades 4-12. The contest is similar to a science fair or History Day competition, but the entries are based on archaeological topics, focusing on a different theme each year. Regional contests are held each year in March, and the State contest takes place early in April. For more information, visit its Web site at:www.archaeologychallenge.org.

Mastodon State Historic Site
Mastodon State Historic Site sponsors Archaeology Day, featuring demonstrations of traditional Native American skills, such as flint-knapping, fire-starting, and fabrication of cordage, bone, and shell objects. Kids may also participate in spear-throwing, corn-grinding, and rock-painting activities. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.mostateparks.com/events/events.htm.

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