Canterbury

An exhibition showcasing archaeological artefacts from Walter Sheppard's 1865-1875 shop, Sheppard and Co., from alcohol bottles and clay tobacco pipes to pickle jars, glass tumblers and ceramic transfer wares. The exhibition, which explores Walter Sheppard's life as a storekeeper, civic-leader, suffragent and husband through historical and archaeological evidence, is a collaboration between Heritage New Zealand
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This mini exhibition displays artefacts discovered by Underground Overground Archaeology during an archaeological excavation of the site of Ada Wells' nineteenth century home. Ada Wells was a prominent Christchurch suffragist. She founded the Canterbury Women's Institute, was the first national secretary of the National Council of Women of New Zealand and was the first woman
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This exhibition showcases the favourite archaeological sites of three archaeologists. With stories ranging from bad beer, to the lives of children and the housing aspirations of a waiter, these sites highlight some of the challenges and opportunities of life in 19th century Christchurch.
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Ada Wells was a prominent Christchurch suffragist. She founded the Canterbury Women's Institute, was the first national secretary of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, and was the first woman to be elected to the Christchurch City Council. In this talk archaeologist Clara Watson speaks about excavations that were carried out by Underground
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Tamariki, have you ever wondered what it's like to be an archaeologist? For Archaeology Week 2024 join Heritage New Zealand staff to try your hand at excavating, cleaning, and cataloguing artefacts found in Christchurch dating back over 100 years. We'll also try out some experimental archaeology with nib pens and ink, as well as dressing
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A free community event focusing on the importance of Archaeology and the processes that need to be taken if you find an object or site. Activities for children and adults; including a site trail showing how our archaeological sites and features here at Fyffe/Waiopuka site can tell us stories about human activity here, meet a
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