Parthenon: International Archaeology Day

Welcome to Parthenon: International Archaeology Day!

Join us for a morning filled with exciting activities at The Parthenon. The Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society and the Nashville Parthenon will help you dive into the world of archaeology with hands-on activities, gold leafing demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Meet Dr. Debby Sneed, an assistant professor of classics at California State University, Long Beach, and an archaeologist whose research focuses on disability in ancient Greece. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the past, this event is perfect for all ages!

International Archaeology Day is a morning full of family-friendly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities that highlight archaeological work and artifacts to share the legacy of Greek culture to raise awareness of the ancient world.

RSVP in advance for FREE museum admission, or mention visiting for International Archaeology Day at the door for discounted admission.

The Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society and the Nashville Parthenon are teaming up to join hundreds of archaeological organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day and the Tennessee STEAM Festival. 

About Dr. Debby Sneed:

About Dr. Sneed: Dr. Debby Sneed is assistant professor of classics at California State University, Long Beach, and an archaeologist whose research focuses on disability in ancient Greece.  She is also field director of the Agora Excavations in Athens, conducted by the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, which is the preeminent research center for US scholars and students studying Greek culture from antiquity to the present.  She earned a Ph.D. in archaeology from UCLA, and a MA in classics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. 

International Archaeology Day is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery. The Archaeological Institute of America and collaborating archaeological organizations across the United States, Canada, and abroad present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. Whether it is a family-friendly archaeology fair, a guided tour of a local archaeological site, a simulated dig, a lecture or classroom visit from an archaeologist, interactive, hands-on International Archaeology Day programs provide the chance to indulge your inner Indiana Jones and be an archaeologist for the day.

For more information about International Archaeology Day, visit http://www.archaeologyday.org. 

Info: Meet Dr. Debby Sneed, an archaeologist who and will answer questions about all things archaeology and ancient Greece. Dr. Debby Sneed is assistant professor of classics at California State University, Long Beach, and an archaeologist whose research focuses on disability in ancient Greece.  She is also field director of the Agora Excavations in Athens, conducted by the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, which is the preeminent research center for US scholars and students studying Greek culture from antiquity to the present.  She earned a Ph.D. in archaeology from UCLA, and a MA in classics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. 

Info: Meet Micki & Mitch Cavanah of Reed’s Gold Leaf, the experts who helped gild Athena! They will be demonstrating the gold leafing process LIVE inside the Parthenon in honor of The Society of Gilders’ worldwide gilding symposium. The Society of Gilders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of the gilding arts.

Info: Join a Parthenon staff member for a special tour at 10:30 AM about the making of the exhibition in the West Gallery, The Role of a Replica.

Info: Work with archaeologists from AIA-Nashville Society to create colorful masterpieces just like ancient statues and buildings.

Info: Work to piece together ceramic fragments just like conservators study how broken fragments join to form a complete artifact. Many of the ceramics come from the Centennial Art Center, which used to be the Centennial Park Pool but now hosts art classes and workshops.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, United States