The Dubois County Museum located at 2704 N. Newton Street (US 231) in Jasper welcomes Professor
Michael Strezewski, a professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern Indiana, to speak on
Archaeology Day on September 13, 2025, beginning at 10:30. Professor Strezewski will share his
knowledge of “The Dry Goods Store: A Bit of Civilization on Indiana’s Frontier”
After his presentation local collector Derrick Haas will be on hand till noon to share his knowledge of
arrowheads, spear points and tools with the audience. Haas will help you identify any of your new finds.
September is Indiana Archaeology Month. The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA)
coordinates the events to encourage learning about Indiana archaeology, universities, museums,
organizations and individuals throughout the state host a variety of programs. These can include
archaeological laboratory open houses, artifact identifications, archaeological excavations, lectures on
archaeological topics, and more.
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