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The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is a non-profit research centre and data base resource for studies in Ontario Archaeology. The museum houses over 2.5 million artifacts for analysis and maintains the public gallery for the interpretation of the 12,000 year occupation of Southwestern Ontario. Adjacent to the museum is the Lawson Provincial Heritage and Archaeological Dig Site. Identified as an area occupied around 1475 - 1500 AD by approximately 2000 'Neutral' Iroquoians, the excavated portion of this semi-permanent village hosts reconstructions of the palisade, earthworks and one of nine fully excavated longhouses. The site was strategically situated for defensive purposes and access to fresh water, plants, fish, wild game and other natural resources necessary to the traditional lifeways of Ontario's early inhabitants. Located within London's city limits, beside Medway Heritage Valley, this rich ecological environment and historically significant area transports you to 15th century Ontario.
Students can explore the history of Canada’s First Nations while learning how real-world archaeologists piece together our past. Museum staff will work with you to design a program tailored to your specific curriculum needs. Educators can choose to incorporate existing programming - including on-site archaeological digs and tours of the Lawson Iroquoian village - with a variety of craft and cultural workshops.
Contact Information:
Museum of Ontario Archaeology1600 Attawandaron Road
London, ON
Phone: 519-473-1360
Fax: 519-473-1363
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www.uwo.ca/museum