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  • Welcome!
  • Visit
  • Donations
  • Events Calendar
  • Archaeological Sites
    • The Berry Site
    • Catawba Meadows Site
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • EJF Docent Volunteers
  • Education
    • Summer Camps
    • 2022 Field School
      • Warren Wilson Field School 2022 Gallery
    • School/Youth Groups
      • Video: YouthArchaeology
    • Public Programs
    • Lecture Series Videos
  • About EJF
    • Organization
    • EJF in the News
    • Frequently Asked Questions

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Upcoming Events

25 Mar
Spring Dig Day- 3-25-2023
25 Mar 23
Morganton
04 Apr
Public Lab Night at the Wall Center 4-4-2023
4 Apr 23
Morganton
08 Apr
Spring Dig Day- 4-8-2023
8 Apr 23
Morganton
22 Apr
Spring Dig Day- 4-22-2023
22 Apr 23
Morganton
02 May
Public Lab Night at the Wall Center 5-2-2023
2 May 23
Morganton
06 May
Spring Dig Day- 5-6-2023
6 May 23
Morganton
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    • - Free or reduced access to special events
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    Community Partner: The History Museum of Burke County Sponsor: City of Morganton, NC Sponsor: Blueridge national heritage area Sponsor: the community foundation of western north carolina

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    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.

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