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Join the Asheville Museum of History (AMoH) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on Tuesday, January 21st, from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in-person/Zoom hybrid at UNCA's Reuter Center for a special program: Conquistadors in North Carolina: Excavating the Berry Site and the Exploring Joara Foundation, with Mike Carpenter. This event airs live and will be recorded.
The program consists of information about the following:
- Spanish exploration and occupation in North Carolina (1521 – 1587)
- Discovery and excavation of the Spanish settlement of Cuenca and Fort San Juan in Burke County
- Programs and Public opportunities made available by the Exploring Joara Foundation (EJF)
About the Speaker & Organization:
Mike Carpenter is a native of Catawba County, now living in Hickory with his wife Gina and their Maltese, Piper. He has helped with excavations at the Berry Site in Burke County since 2007. He served as a staff member of the Berry Site Archaeology Field School in 2022, 2023, and 2024. He has also helped with excavations at both the Town Creek Indian Mound in Montgomery County and the Carson House in McDowell County. He is on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Archaeological Society and the Exploring Joara Foundation (EJF).
Exploring Joara Foundation (EJF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EJF educates and engages the public through hands-on archaeology and history programs, events, and opportunities to discover our diverse cultural and historical past with a focus on Native American and early colonial history.
Tickets:
$10 General Admission / FREE for OLLI & AMoH members. We also have no-cost, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able, please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise. Tickets are limited for in-person lectures, so don't miss your opportunity to secure a spot!
Location & Parking:
Reuter Center, home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCA -- 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
Parking is free and available at the Reuter Center, BUT you must register your vehicle through UNCA's Visitor Parking webpage on the day of the event.
Viewing:
Online attendees will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link to view the program.
For questions about this event:
Email education@ashevillehistory.org or call AMoH at 828-253-9231
*This event is co-sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville*
Date & Time
Tue, Jan 21, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue Details
Reuter Center - UNCA/OLLI
300 Campus View RoadAsheville, North Carolina 28804
