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  • Home
  • Visit
  • Events Calendar
  • Archaeological Sites
    • The Berry Site
    • Catawba Meadows Site
  • Education
    • Education
      • School/Youth Groups
      • Summer Camps
      • Video: YouthArchaeology
      • Field School
      • Summer Blog
      • Resources
    • Outreach
      • Community Workshops
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • About EJF
    • Organization
    • EJF in the News
    • Frequently Asked Questions

Upcoming Events

  • Public Dig Days! - 04/05/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Public Dig Days! - 04/06/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Public Dig Days! - 04/19/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Public Dig Days! - 05/03/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Public Dig Days! - 05/04/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Public Dig Days! - 05/18/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Public Dig Days! - 05/31/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Public Dig Days! - 06/01/2019 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Upcoming Events

  • Public Archaeolgy Lab Night
    • 03/05/2019
    • Morganton
  • Public Archaeolgy Lab Night
    • 03/19/2019
    • Morganton
  • Public Archaeolgy Lab Night
    • 04/02/2019
    • Morganton
  • Public Dig Days!
    • 04/05/2019
    • Morganton
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Members are the backbone of the Exploring Joara Foundation, and enjoy many great perks, such as:
  • - Free or reduced access to special events
  • - Member Days and special tour days at the Berry Site
  • - Hands-on archaeology labs at the Wall Center
  • - Community Days at the Catawba Meadows Living History Center
  • - Academic presentations by experts in the field

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Our Mission:

The Exploring Joara Foundation, Inc. engages the public in archaeology in the Carolinas, and emphasizes the discovery of the Native American town of Joara and Fort San Juan, the first inland European settlement in the United States. Exploring Joara is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Contact:

Exploring Joara Foundation
PO Box 296
Morganton, NC 28680
(828) 439-2463

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