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The Berry Site Artifacts and the Stories They Tell

The Western Office (Archives and History) Asheville NC

Thursday, April 19th 2018 - 6:30 pm

In 2013, Archaeologists confirmed the Berry Site as the location of the Native American town of Joara, and the Spanish Fort San Juan established by Juan Pardo in 1567. Dr. David Moore from Warren Wilson College will present a lecture on the nature and significance of artifacts recovered from the Berry site.

Space is limited - RSVP is required for this event. Contact Jeff Futch (828) 296-7230 ext. 222 or jeff.futch@ncdcr.gov

The traveling exhibit NC Digs! and artifacts from the Berry Site located in Burke County will be on display from April 16 to May 31. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. NC Digs! highlights five different types of archaeological sites found across North Carolina: Native American, Battlefield, Plantation, Trash Pit, and Industrial. The exhibition includes artifacts from the Berry Site and others from western North Carolina. 

For additional information about the exhibition and special evening programs please call (828) 296-7230, email jeff.futch@ncdcr.gov, or visit http://www.ncdcr.gov/westernoffice.

Western Office of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources |  176 Riceville Road Asheville NC

 

This event is related to

Lecture Series
Western Office

When and Where

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When:
Thu, Apr 19, 2018, 10:30pm
Where:

176 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC 28805
United States

Cost:
Free
External URL:
NC DNCR Western Office
Contact:
Jeff Futch
(828) 296-7230

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North Carolina Office of State Archaeology

109 E. Jones Street 
Raleigh
, N.C. 27601

4619 Mail Service Center 
Raleigh
, N.C. 27699-4619

(919) 814-6550

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