Youth Exploring Archaeology

Video courtesy of Clifton McDowell.

Upcoming Events

30 Sep

Fall Dig Day- 9-30-2023

30 Sep 23

Morganton

03 Oct

Public Lab Night at the Wall Center 10-3

3 Oct 23

Morganton

07 Oct

NCAS Birthday and Annual Fall Meeting 10-7 & 8

7 Oct 23

Swannanoa

14 Oct

Docent Day at the Village

14 Oct 23

Morganton

21 Oct

2nd Annual Community Day at the Living History Village 10-21

21 Oct 23

Morganton

11 Nov

Docent Day at the Village

11 Nov 23

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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Community Partners

Community Partner: The History Museum of Burke County

Sponsor: Blueridge national heritage area

Sponsor: the community foundation of western north carolina

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Our Mission:

The Exploring Joara Foundation, Inc. educates and engages the public through hands-on archaeology and history programs, events, and opportunities to discover our diverse cultural and historical past with a focus on Native American and early colonial history. Exploring Joara is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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