ESCONI will participate in a hands-on archaeological adventure on March 14th, 2026. The event will be in-person at the College of DuPage from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

This interactive workshop offers a hands-on archaeological “escape room” that invites participants to engage with curated archaeological remains. Blending problem-solving with experiential learning, Escape the Excavation will challenge participants to interpret evidence, decode context clues, and use archaeological reasoning to unlock each stage. Participants handle artifacts, examine site maps, and analyze indicators to reconstruct past lifeways and solve interconnected puzzles. By merging tactile engagement with collaborative inquiry, this format introduces core methods in an accessible, memorable way. As material culture, context, and observation inform our understanding of the past, this activity invites participants from all backgrounds to think like archaeologists: evaluate evidence, build narratives, and explore discovery.

There is a max of 20 participants for this event.

Sign up emailing Jeremy Zimmerman at ja-zimmerman@hotmail.com.