If you’re reading this blog, then you’re interested in the history at Grand-Pré. Why not come for a visit?
Off of the 101 highway, take Exit 10. Turn right on Grand-Pré Road. The red visitor’s centre is on your left. More details can be found here.
The location of Grand-Pré National Historic Site
Come and see archaeology at work.
Miriam L. C. Fry
Jonathan Fowler
Sarah-Marie McDonald
Stéphane Noël
I wrote several days ago, Asking what the young proffesssor, thats leading the dig name was, and who was the artist that did the scuptures of the Acadian Family out in the field. I was visiting the site last may 9th from Northern Minnesota, Thank You.
By: Jim Le Blanc on May 20, 2009
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Hi Jim, I responded to your comment on the post which you commented on, but I will copy it to you via e-mail.
Regards,
Christina
By: grandpre2009 on May 20, 2009
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Is there any chance someone like me who’s only has an appreciation for archeology can be taught to dig and participate for a day for the experience?
By: Digital Citizen on May 30, 2009
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While I feel we’re getting past the point where we’ll need extra hands, we have had occassion to have volunteers in the past, and if something comes up in the future, I’m sure I (or whoever will be maintaining the blog at that time) will let people know via the blog.
I should say, however, that there are other digs going on in the Maritimes which are almost entirely conducted by members of the general public. One program that Parks Canada is running this summer (for what I’m told is the last year) is the Public Archaeology Experience at Beaubassin (an archaeological site in Amherst, NS). Like Grand-Pré, Beaubassin is the site of an Acadian village, and there’s a program for adult volunteers to come and excavate for a day. There’s a bit more here and contact info:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/nb/beausejour/activ/index_e.asp
Many archaeological excavations have strict timelines established by their permits, which means that if you ask the right people at the right time, they’re usually thrilled to have volunteers for the day, since an extra trowel or two can be a huge help. Groups like the Nova Scotia Archaeology Society or even Facebook groups can be an excellent source of news when someone is looking for a volunteer – and if you find that you like archaeology, every dig you go on is a chance to network, get to know more people in the digging holes business, and find out about more excavations in future!
By: grandpre2009 on May 31, 2009
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Is St. Mary’s a good place for an almost 60 gal to finish her anthropology degree? What are your thoughts on St. Mary’s program? I would be an international student from Colorado. I have finished my first two years towards a Baccalaureate degree.
By: Denise Regan on July 18, 2010
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