Special Events

In Celebration of Solstice

Celebrate the arrival of summer 2008! Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, silent auction, and Native American games in the Village. Tour the 800-year-old reconstructed Fort Ancient Village located on the bank of the Great Miami River. $75 per person, reservations required. For more information or to make reservations, call 937-275-7431, ext. 136. All proceeds benefit the educational programs at SunWatch.

Family Days:

Explore different aspects of archaeology and American Indian culture at SunWatch Family Days. Learners of all ages will enjoy hands-on activities. General admission fees apply, free for museum members

Family Day: Excavation & Reconstruction

Saturday, May 3, 2008 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.           

Participate in a simulated excavation, help rebuild a SunWatch house, and listen to site interpreters discuss the history and archaeology of SunWatch in the partially-reconstructed Village.

Family Fun Day

Saturday, August 2, 2008 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.           

Practice archery, play double ball, make a craft, and listen to site interpreters discuss the history and archaeology of SunWatch in the partially-reconstructed Village..

Artifact Identification Day

Sunday October 5, 2008 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.            

Pull those shoeboxes full of artifacts out from under the bed and bring them to SunWatch to see what you have and learn how old they are.  Dayton Society of Natural History archaeologists will help you identify those archaeological materials that have been gathering dust- arrowheads and spear points, axes, celts, bone tools, and whatever else you have. Artifact Identification Day is open to the general public and no advanced registration is required. Event runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; general admission fees apply, free for museum members.

Miami Valley Native American Flute Circle Performs

Select Sundays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy traditional, and some not-so-traditional, Native American flute music. When possible the Flute Circle is accompanied by other area musicians as well. General admission fees apply, free for museum members.

For more information on the Miami Valley Flute Circle, visit their Web site at www.angelfire.com/music5/flutecircle

Sunday March 9, 2008
Sunday April 13, 2008
Sunday May 11 2008
Sunday June 8, 2008
Sunday July 13, 2008
Sunday August 10, 2008
Sunday September 14, 2008
Sunday October 12, 2008
Sunday November 9, 2008
Sunday December 14, 2008

Kid's Day at SunWatch  SUMMER 2008

June 26, July 11, July 22, July 30, and August 7, 2008

The Kid's Day program is designed for day care/child care providers and summer youth camp groups with children age 5 and older. Special stations are set up throughout the village that include numerous hands on activities, demonstrations, games, and crafts. Admission includes a drink and take-home craft. Advance registration required. Fee: $6.00/person.