Friday, March 14 | 6:30pm | Little Theater

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Join us for the AIA (Archaeological Institute of America) Toledo Society 11th Annual Dorothy M. Price Memorial Lecture on Ancient Art: About the Houses in Ancient Greece. Presented by Dr. Lisa Nevett, Professor of Classical Archaeology, University of Michigan.

For some reason, other people’s houses always seem interesting – whether it is the houses of new friends; or the houses of celebrities, glimpsed ‘through the keyhole’ – as a popular TV show once put it. In this lecture we will look at some of the houses of ancient Greece, exploring what they can tell us about the lives of the people who once lived in them. The speaker will discuss a range of evidence including architecture, mosaics and pottery, from a variety of cities, including Athens and Delos.

Friday, April 18 | 6:30pm | Little Theater

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Join us for the AIA (Archaeological Institute of America) Lecture on Fort Mose Above and Below: Excavations and Climate Change at an African Fort in Spanish Florida. Presented by Dr. Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Ibarrola, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin, TX

First constructed in 1738, Fort Mose was the earliest legally sanctioned Afro-Diasporic settlement in the modern United States. Self-liberated Africans escaping from the British colonies to Florida were ultimately recognized as free Spanish subjects if they accepted Catholicism and participated in the defense of St. Augustine. Fort Mose, manned by these freedom seekers, was established as the northernmost defensive line for the city, a critical bulwark against the British and a position of great vulnerability. In the 1980s, archaeologists identified the fort’s location and extensive historical and archaeological research revealed much about lifeways at Mose. In 2019, Prof. Ibarrola and her colleagues reopened archaeological investigations at the site. This talk will share the history of the fort, but also reflect on the last five years of work at the site, including the current research team’s effort to utilize both terrestrial and underwater methods in the face of rapidly rising sea levels and continual coastal erosion.

Saturday, April 19 | 2:00–3:30p.m. | Imagination Station

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Have you ever decorated eggs? Have you ever wondered why it works? Learn about the chemistry behind egg dyeing while making your own festive creations. 

Saturday, April 26 | 1:00–3:00p.m. | Monroe Street Terrace

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Join us for a hands-on vermicomposting activity and meet our team of hardworking Red Wriggler worms! Learn how these tiny creatures transform food scraps into nutrient-rich compost, perfect for nourishing plants and reducing waste. Get up close, ask questions, and even try your hand at composting.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious about sustainability, this interactive experience is fun for all ages. Drop in and see the power of worms in action!