Our social studies teachers were invited to participate in a genuine archaeological dig at the site of the new HTHS stadium. When the site preparation began on the stadium, Indian artifacts were discovered. It was determined that ancestral Creek Indians lived in this area. The Creek Indian Nation requested that TCS provide an educational component to the excavation. The University of Alabama led the archaeological dig, with David Dobbs, HTHS science teacher, coordinating with our school system’s teachers. This was an opportunity for teachers to really experience archaeology.
Teachers were given two large areas to excavate. The top layer had already exposed fence posts and cornerstones from the 1800’s. They expected to hit pottery from the 1500’s to 1700’s in the first layer. The next layer was expected to hold artifacts that are 3,000 years old.
Three teachers from PI participated in the dig - Rebekah Tomlinson, Allie Aldrich, and Kimberly Felts. We look forward to hearing all about what real archaeologists do!
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