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Question: What technology do you use today that was used 5,000 years ago? Answer: Ink! Yes, people have been writing with ink since the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. To see how people made ink in the 1700s, stop by Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site and check out the process firsthand. You might be very surprised by what’s in it. Maybe you can even take home a written record of your experience!

DETAILS

July 26, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

July 26, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Event Hours

10:00am-11:30am

Meeting Place

Meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot

What to Bring

Bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray

Price

Free with admission