1. CANCELLED -300 years of history: Exploring the Davenport Farm through Archaeology - virtual talk 8/18 by Sara Belkin
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

... based on her research here over many summers. As the director of our Summer Archaeology Institute, a two-week program for high school-age youth, Sara was able to learn about the history of the people who ...

2. Registration now open for 2019 Summer Archaeology Institute
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

Registration open for 2019 Summer Archaeology Institute   The Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute is a hands-on archaeological excavation at the historic Wakefield Estate in Milton, ...

3. Registration open for 2018 Summer Archaeology Institute
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

The Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute is a hands-on archaeological excavation at the historic Wakefield Estate in Milton, MA. It is one of only a few programs of its type in the ...

4. Lots of great finds in this year's Summer Archaeology Institute!!
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

This year's 2016 Summer Archaeology Institute participants found the location of 19th century barn foundation! Other awesome finds included this 1920 Indian head nickel and a very cool miniature fireman's ...

5. May Stone Soup features Archaeologist Sara Belkin-Thursday, 5/19
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

This month we've added one last Stone Soup to our 2016 series featuring Sara Belkin, the director of the Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute. Sara will share "the journey" of her work ...

6. April Stone Soup 4/28: Deb Merriam Shares Safari Stories
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

... note: We have added a Stone Soup on May 19th featuring Sara Belkin, the director of the Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute. Sara will share "the journey" of her work at the estate and ...

7. Registration open for 2016 Summer Archaeology Institute
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

The Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute is a hands-on archaeological excavation at the historic Wakefield Estate in Milton, MA. It is one of only a few programs of its type in the ...

8. Wednesday Open Hours Extended! Check out our new labyrinth.
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

... Wednesday afternoon summer open hours until September 17. We hope to add additional public visitation hours soon. If you are interested in visiting and cannot come out at that time, please call 617-333-0924 ...

9. Summer Archaeology Institute Wraps Up An Exciting Year
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

Without a doubt, the summer is whizzing by fast. One significant indication of that is that we've already wrapped up this year's Summer Archaeology Sessions. What a great year it was! Highlights included ...

10. Is your teen bored already? It's not too late...
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

It's not too late to register for 2014 Summer Archaeology Institute at the Wakefield Estate! The Wakefield Estate’s Summer Archaeology Institute is designed for high school students interested in ...

11. What is your high school student doing this summer?
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

Registration open for 2014 Summer Archaeology Institute at the Wakefield Estate The Wakefield Estate’s Summer Archaeology Institute is designed for high school students interested in learning about archaeology ...

12. Join us for Family Fun at Dogs and Dogwoods Day!
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

... and adults. Other activities include having a chance to “dig” like dogs love to do at our  “Dig it” Summer Archaeology demonstration, enjoy a yummy “dog” at our Hot Dog stand, enjoy a stroll in the ...

13. Dogwood Days 2013: A Week-long Celebration
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

... to “dig” like dogs love to do at our  “Dig it” Summer Archaeology demonstration, enjoy a yummy “dog” at our Hot Dog stand or just enjoy a stroll in the garden or a “roll” in the grass at the Rolling ...

14. “Dig” Earth Day with Earth Art and Archaeology
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

... estate’s Summer Archaeology Institute, will be on hand to guide visitors through a sample archaeological dig. Participants will have the opportunity to “excavate” real artifacts found during past Summer ...

15. Registration open for 2013 Summer Archaeology Institute
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

The Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute is a hands-on archaeological excavation at the historic Wakefield Estate in Milton, MA. It is one of only a few programs of its type in ...

16. Summer Archaeology's Treasure Trove-part 2
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

The 2012 Summer Archaeology Institute concluded in early August after 4 exciting weeks of excavation at a site believed to be the location of the original "summer house." By the end of the 2nd session, ...

17. Summer Archaeology Sessions Unearthing a Treasure Trove
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

The first session of the 2012 Summer Archaeology Institute wrapped up on Friday, July 20 after several days of exciting excavation. This year's focus is in the lowest terrace of the estate's Formal Garden, ...

18. Registration opens for H.S. Summer Archeology Institute!
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

The Wakefield Estate's Summer Archaeology Institute is one of only a few programs in the country that is specifically designed to involve high school students in archaeology.  Student participate ...

19. Summer Archeologists Make an Exciting Find!
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

The 2010 Summer Archaeology Institute concluded on Friday, July 16th with an exciting find! The students discovered a projectile point roughly three inches long - a beautiful specimen of Native ...

20. Archeology Session Two Is Underway
(Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum/News Archive)

Session two of our Summer Archaeology Institute began on July 5th with students from Milton, Boston and Canton participating. Their excavations have unearthed lots of artifacts, focusing on the history ...