Crystal River Archaeological State Park Ranger Programs
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SIFTING FOR TECHNOLOGY
Ongoing. Great for kids and adults!This Park Ranger or Volunteer led program allows the participants the opportunity to learn the disciplines of archaeology while sifting through soil removed from the dredged boat slip at the park. This is a very controlled program which is designed to recover tools and artifacts from the spoil. It is limited to groups of 24 people or less. The preferred number of participants is 12. This program is periodically offered to park visitors and can be arranged by school groups. The program is designed to last about two hours. To request this program or for more information call the park at (352) 795-3817.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATION
Scheduled. This ranger given program uses the Sifting for Technologies interactive exhibit to discuss the disciplines of archaeological excavation and research. It is used for groups that are too large in number to perform Sifting for Technology. The demonstration and educational talk takes about an hour. To schedule this program or for more information, call the park at (352) 795-3817.
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INTERPRETIVE SLIDE PROGRAMS
As requested. These programs are related to the pre-historic Native Americans. They may be on site or off site and generally last an hour with questions and answers. They may be constructed to meet the needs of the group. To request this program or for more information, call the park at (352) 795-3817.
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GUIDED TOURS
Ongoing. Ranger led guided tour of the entire mound complex and visitor center exhibits can be arranged for groups of 10 or more persons. It is necessary that they are arranged at least two weeks in advance and are based on availability of staff. The tour fee is $20.00 per each interpreter (one interpreter per 30 participants). Schools may have the educational tours and park entry at no cost. This tour takes about 1½ hours. To request this tour or for more information, call the park at (352) 795-3817.
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TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY: NOW AND THEN
Off-site schools as requested. This program is presented at schools with "short" program schedules. It involves the use of hands-on examples of modern and ancient tools and technology along with a printed sheet that allows students to draw lines from modern to ancient items that are comparable via pictures.
A "short" program schedule is usually 15 to 20 minutes long where staff has a number of small classes coming in for the instruction at different times.
Appropriate for grades 2 through 4.
Participation Requirements
Call 352-795-3817 for more details.
