Living Archaeology Weekend is a nationally recognized and award winning public archaeology event. The free, two-day program offers high-quality educational experiences for school children and the general public. Demon-strations focus on American Indian and pioneer technology and lifeways, archaeology, and site preservation. LAW is held every September at the Gladie Learning Center in the Red River Gorge of eastern Kentucky.

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LAW 2012

​Living Archaeology Weekend 2012 is scheduled for Sept. 21-22 at the Gladie Learning Center on Highway 715 (Sky Bridge Road) in the Red River Gorge. The Friday program is held for school groups who make prior reservations. The Saturday program is open to the public. We have an exciting event planned this year so come join us!​

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B4 U Go!

To make the most of your educational experience at LAW 2012, before you go we suggest that you review certain videos and other educational materials pre- pared by the LAW Steering Committee. This is most important for teachers, but all LAW visitors are invited to review these resources. Watch ... explore ... read ... review!

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Living Archaeology Weekend is supported by federal and state agencies, businesses, Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals. We accept tax-deductible contributions of cash, supplies, services, and other in-kind donations. We strive to keep LAW a free event. Help us insure the financial security of this important program!

The LAW Steering Committee is proud to offer collectible Living Archaeology Weekend souvenirs. Featuring the LAW turtle logo, our unique and distinctive LAW merchandise includes t-shirts, canvas tote bags, plastic cups, and magnets. Purchase your LAW collectibles at the event or on our web site. Swag your LAW items with pride!

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LAW News

In 2011 the LAW Steering Committee initiated a collaborative project to evaluate and assess student learning that takes place at LAW, something that had never been done before. The Committee partnered with Youngdo Lee, Glendover Elementary teacher and LAW master teacher, and Dr. Linda Levstik, a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Kentucky, to conduct a formal educational research project. We sought to determine if student learning is meeting the educational goals we set for the event and, in particular, if students are mistakenly equating simple technology with simple mindedness on the part of the Red River Gorge’s prehistoric native peoples. We are thrilled to report that students demonstrated the level of understanding we hoped and they appreciate the complex behaviors underlying native technologies.

LAW Research Project

The 2nd annual LAW Teacher Workshop was held at Natural Bridge State Park on July 9.​

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Congratulations! Miss Hannah Brooks of Menifee Elementary School is the 2011 LAW Student Essay Contest winner.

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Students at LAW 2011 helped demonstrator Evelyn Morgan create a quilt for Community Hospice.​​

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Glendover Elementary students observe Doug Meyer making blowgun darts at LAW 2011.

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