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Everybody Collects

The kinds of objects, artifacts, and artworks that people collect communicate different ideas.  They can be a record of events that happened in society.

Doing Detective Work

Being a historian or archaeologist is a lot like being a detective. You start out with clues, which are pieces of evidence that people leave behind.

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Activity: Think like a Collector

Examine a museum collection for themes and commonalities and consider what the collection represents about a community.

Front view of ovoid jar with handles near the top, decorated with blue pigment and incised decorations, with a flower in a checkered pot at the center and the initials “IS” below.

Object Story: Jar

Stoneware jar with unique decorations.

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Activity: Myth Busting!

Consider various myths told about the history of the United States and investigate their origins, different accounts, and how perspectives shape our understanding.