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Summer Archaeology Institute Wraps Up An Exciting Year

Monday, 11 August 2014 09:28

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 getting a terrific feature article in the Patriot Ledger along with an accompanying video (if you missed it, click here). Over 10,000 artifacts were "unearthed" and will be catalogued by Boston University's Archaeology Department. Some of the most intriguing finds included a George Washington Inaugural button most likely from 1789, a button with glass mosaic in-lay of a Greco-Roman building that closely resembles another button found nearby during a dig in 2007, and a treasure trove of items that were most likely part of a midden, or buried garbage heap.

Several students from the first session found the process so exciting, they stayed for the second session and have already made plans to return next year! If you know a student who might be interested in joining us for the 2015 Summer Archaeology Institute, call us at 617-333-0924 to get more information.

Feel like "lazing on a sunny afternoon?"

Wednesday, 09 July 2014 09:29

We hope you join us today or an upcoming Wednesday afternoon to stroll about the beautiful grounds of the Wakefield Estate. The estate will have Open Hours for public visitation each Wednesday from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm until September 3rd. You can stroll the grounds or just sit in the shade and enjoy the breeze. 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 x22 to arrange a visit. This activity can be impacted by hazardous weather, so call to check on status if conditions warrant it.

Is your teen bored already? It's not too late...

Friday, 27 June 2014 16:26

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 learning about archaeology and local history. Participants conduct an actual archaeological excavation on site under the direction of graduate students from Boston University. The institute is a two-week course that includes a field trip to visit other active archaeological sites in the Boston area. 
There are two sessions offered for the summer of 2014

• Session I:  July 7 -July 18; M-F, 9 am-3 pm
• Session II: July 21-August 1; M-F, 9 am-3 pm

For more information or to receive an application, call 617-333-0924.

Garden Tours Galore and Gorgeous Photos!

Friday, 13 June 2014 15:01

We love Garden Clubs! and good garden clubs don't miss an opportunity to visit a gorgeous garden. This week was no exception. The Wakefield Estate played host to Garden Conservancy's Greater Boston Open Day on Sunday, and gave special tours to the members of Milton Amateur Garden Club, Wollaston Garden Club, and the Landscape Design Council of the Massachusetts Federated Garden Clubs. We were thrilled when the LDC shared their write-up and slide show they had put together to share with their members, so we asked if we could share it here. Take a moment to watch, and you'll feel as though you'd been along for the tour!

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If you are interested in having your Garden Club or other organization join us for a special tour during Dogwood Days 2015, call Erica Max, Program Director, at 617-333-0924.

All photos in the slideshow by Frances Y. J.  Wheeler.