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Friends of the Howe House

General Admission

Step behind the scenes of an exciting archaeological investigation at the historic James Howe House and witness history being uncovered&mdash;one layer at a time. On Saturday, September 26, the Friends of the Howe House will welcome the public to observe professional archaeologists from Montclair State University as they begin exploring one of Montclair&#39;s most historically significant sites. Led by Dr. Christopher Matthews, Professor of Anthropology at Montclair State University, and Will Williams, Doctoral Candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center, the project will investigate the landscape surrounding the James Howe House to better understand the lives of James Howe, his family, and the broader African American community that developed around the property during the nineteenth century. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to watch archaeologists and students at work, learn how archaeological investigations are conducted, and discover how artifacts and features beneath the ground help tell stories that are often absent from written records. Throughout the day, members of the archaeological team will be available to answer questions, explain excavation techniques, discuss discoveries, and share how archaeology contributes to preserving and interpreting local history.

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Step behind the scenes of an exciting archaeological investigation at the historic James Howe House and witness history being uncovered—one layer at a time. On Saturday, September 26, the Friends of the Howe House will welcome the public to observe professional archaeologists from Montclair State University as they begin exploring one of Montclair's most historically significant sites. Led by Dr. Christopher Matthews, Professor of Anthropology at Montclair State University, and Will Williams, Doctoral Candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center, the project will investigate the landscape surrounding the James Howe House to better understand the lives of James Howe, his family, and the broader African American community that developed around the property during the nineteenth century. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to watch archaeologists and students at work, learn how archaeological investigations are conducted, and discover how artifacts and features beneath the ground help tell stories that are often absent from written records. Throughout the day, members of the archaeological team will be available to answer questions, explain excavation techniques, discuss discoveries, and share how archaeology contributes to preserving and interpreting local history.

Friends of the Howe House

Friends of the Howe House: Dig Day

369 Claremont Ave

General Admission

Free

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