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Exploring Joara Foundation- Archaeology Explorers

★★★★★ 4.3 · 2 reviews📍 220 New St, Morganton, NC 28655
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About Exploring Joara Foundation- Archaeology Explorers

The Exploring Joara Foundation, Inc. provides an exciting opportunity to explore the fascinating archaeology of the Carolinas, and discover the Native American town of Joara and Fort San Juan, the first inland European settlement in the United States. This summer, children can learn about the history of the region in a fun and exciting way. The Exploring Joara Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that engages the public in archaeology, and emphasizes the discovery of the Native American town of Joara and Fort San Juan. This unique program allows children to get their hands dirty and explore the archaeology of the Carolinas. With the help of archaeologists, kids can learn about the history of the region as they uncover the secrets of Joara and Fort San Juan. The Exploring Joara Foundation, Inc. gives children an incredible opportunity to explore the past and make incredible discoveries.

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5-Day Overnight Camps
lementary and middle-school campers work with professional archaeologists to uncover the buried remains of the 16th-century Native American village of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan, established in 1567 and destroyed by native peoples in 1568. They also explore the ancient history of North Carolina’s native cultures through hands-on activities, excavation, artifact analysis, experiments, and more. All overnight campers stay in our air-conditioned field house with bunk beds and bathrooms. Most meals are prepared on the premises; dietary restrictions can typically be accommodated. High-school campers work alongside professional archaeologists to explore the mysteries of the Berry site and the ill-fated Spanish colony that persisted there for 18 months. Towards the end of the week, archaeologists from Western Carolina University will lead campers on a 2-day excursion to Cherokee, NC and other nearby archaeological attractions.

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🗺️ 220 New St, Morganton, NC 28655 — open in Maps

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★ 4.3 · Morganton, NC