The experience brought back memories of the semester I took archaeology at Trenton State College. For 15 weeks we learned about archaeology and applied our knowledge to a dig around the Green Farm House on campus. For weeks we dug in small pots and sifted through dirt. After all these years I cannot remember finding anything overly exciting.
This weekend we went on a "seeded" dig. Sara, the park ranger, put 100 pounds of sand, and at least 25 objects into a laundry tub. For 90 minutes Ashley and I sifted through the sand slowly and learned about archeology.The original program called for digging through dirt outside. This modified program (modified due to the low registration and the muddy conditions outside) was just perfect as an introduction. Whenever we began to get itchy because we had not found anything in a while and wondered if we had reached the bottom, we found more stuff.
At the end of the our dig, Sara then led us inside the Waln residence to see objects similar to the ones in our tub. Items we identified one way, turned out to be something completely different. Sara was exceptional in explaining it all to Ashley.
Historic Walnford is also a mill town. The blue building at the top is a mill. On Saturdays from 1-4 there is someone explaining how a mill works. We did not stay for that program. Based on our experience with the archaeological program, we would recommend a tour of the mill.
The location is very photogenic, so bring your camera.
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