Canvasing for Clues: Artifact Seek & Find
At Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Step into 17th-century paintings and discover how artists captured daily life 350 years ago. In this hands-on program, you’ll become an artifact detective, searching for examples of real artifacts uncovered by archaeologists at Charles Towne Landing hidden in large, poster-sized Dutch masterpieces. As you explore, you’ll see what these artifacts looked like when they were whole and how they were used in everyday life – just as archaeologists do when connecting art and artifacts to better understand the past. Fun for all ages, a history adventure made for everyone!