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A household mission and a mission of houses: comparative historical archaeology in Oceania

Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin

Speaker: James L. Flexner Venue: Hutton Lecture Theatre, Tuhara Otago Museum Time: 5pm for drinks and nibbles (cash bar) Talk starts at 5.30pm Fees: Free to attend - online option available Topic Ian Smith, along with his partner Angela Middleton, made a remarkable contribution to the historical archaeology of Polynesian missions, among many other accomplishments.
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Artefact Adventures

Totara Estate 565 Alma-Maheno Road, Oamaru

Piece together the past with an archaeological treasure hunt. Follow the clues to find hidden artefacts, find and identify Makers Marks and document your discovery. Suitable for children 5 – 15 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food and beverages for purchase. Free event. Contact: Jacqui Allison totaramanager@heritage.org.nz
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Who lived on the site of the new hospital development? A guided walk of Dunedin’s Northern Cemetery

Dunedin Northern Cemetery 40 Lovelock Ave, Dunedin

In the nineteenth century, the site of Dunedin’s new hospital was one of the most densely occupied residential areas in the city. Come for a guided walk of Dunedin’s Northern Cemetery to hear about the lives of some of the block’s earliest inhabitants, and to learn what our ongoing archaeological investigations have revealed.  Free event
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