Adirondack Pack Basket Making with Barbara Green
Join Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry for an Adirondack Pack Basket making workshop. Participants will weave a full-sized Pack Basket, approximately 18” tall. They will make their packs in the same manner as original packs were made using reed rather than black or brown ash. The top of the basket is finished with a riveted handle before applying the rim. Solid wood skids and an interior wooden base hold the harness in place. There will be a selection of harness colors to choose from. The basket and wooden components are to be stained at home. When dried, the harness, skids and base are applied. Barbara will show how to do this at the workshop. Stain instructions are included in the handout. →All materials (except stain) and tools will be provided. →Participants are welcome to bring food, drinks, and snacks for the day. →Museum admission is included in the workshop fee. (Please note that basket completion takes about 8 hours.) →Comfortable shoes are recommended. Spots are limited, and this workshop often sells out. Early registration is recommended.
Xcavating ADKX: Field School Open House
Explore what may lie beneath the surface at ADKX during a day of hands-on discovery focused on archaeological fieldwork. SUNY Potsdam will be conducting a field school for student archaeologists throughout the month of June at ADKX. Visitors can connect with student archaeologists at an interactive Exploration Station, try their hand at cleaning and processing artifacts, and learn how materials are documented and interpreted. Pre-registered guided site tours and “Shadow the Dig Crew” experiences offer a closer look at active excavation work, while a family-friendly Kids’ Dig Zone invites younger visitors to take part in their own mock dig. Open to curious minds of all ages (with some experiences age limited) this event embraces the process of discovery! General Admission is required to attend either program. Members always receive free admission. Shadow the Dig Crew Take part in the Shadow the Dig Crew Experience, a pre-registered, small-group program offering a guided introduction to active excavation work. Group size is limited to 8 people per session to ensure safety and help preserve the integrity of the dig site. Excavation areas may be located off of Center Campus and could involve hiking up or down steep, uneven terrain—participants should be prepared for a potentially strenuous walk and use their own judgement when registering; sneakers or durable closed-toed shoes are required. Designed for ages 14 and up, this experience invites visitors to join the archaeological team in the field to observe techniques, assist with basic tasks, and learn how finds are documented and handled. Pre-registration is required. Register for the 11 AM, 1 PM, or 2:30 PM Shadow Guided Excavation Site Tour Join a guided excavation site tour with Dr. Hadley Kruczek-Aaron for an up-close look at active or recently excavated dig sites on or around the ADKX campus. Designed for ages 14 and up, pre-registration is required, and groups are capped at 12 people to ensure safety and to protect the integrity of the site. Excavation areas may be located off of Center Campus and could involve hiking up or down steep, uneven terrain—participants should be prepared for a potentially strenuous walk and use their own judgement when registering; sneakers or durable closed-toed shoes are required. These tours offer insight into the history of the site, the methods used in excavation, and how discoveries are documented and understood—while recognizing that artifacts cannot be guaranteed. Pre-registration is required Register for the 12 PM, 2 PM, or 3:30 PM Tour Kids’ Dig Zone A hands-on, family-friendly space where younger visitors can explore the basics of excavation in a fun and accessible way. A sandbox-style dig, kids can search for replica “artifacts” using simple tools like brushes and trowels. This drop-in experience offers a fun and accessible way to explore archaeology for our youngest junior archaeologists.
