The month of June has become the ‘unofficial’ Archaeology Month in Bates County. Five years ago, Ann Raab first held a meeting at the Bates County Museum and that was the beginning of a longstanding association and friendship. Through work done here in our county, Ann has recently achieved the title of Dr. Ann Raab. We take pride in her accomplishment and would like to think that the people and places of Bates County played a small role in her success. Congratulations Ann!
The group is working on a dig-site near Amsterdam and a Public Visitors Day Tour has been scheduled for Saturday, June 16th. Visitors will gather at the Bates County Museum and be ready to leave at 9:00 am to caravan to the site. The Visitors Tour should be concluded by 11:00 am. There is no charge to attend; however, you are asked to call the Museum to make a reservation. 660-679-0134
“What Killed the Mammoths? – Search for a Cosmic Killer” – will be presented by Dr. Mark Raab on Sunday, June 24th at 3:00 pm at Robertson Hall, Bates County Museum. Mark has been in Mexico working at a dig-site trying to uncover information and artifacts that will help to prove a new theory about the extinction of mammoths in North America perhaps caused by a comet. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about archaeology and ancient climate change. The presentation is free and open to the public.
The Museum encourages you to take advantage of these educational program opportunities. We are very fortunate to have such qualified speakers and we welcome everyone to come, listen and learn! For further information about these and other programs, please call the Museum at 660-679-0134.
