Special Event

Arlington's Native Peoples

With Jim Porter, Producer of The Menotomy Journal

Smith Museum, Arlington Historical Society
7 Jason Street, Arlington

October 22, 2005. 1-3pm. Free.

The Arlington Historical Society announces a special program, Arlington's Native Peoples, for third-fifth graders, October 22, from 1-3pm. Jim Porter, producer of Menotomy Journal, airing on Comcast Channel 8 in Arlington, will be the student's tour guide to bring them into the ancient past of Arlington's oldest inhabitants.

This program is given in conjunction with the Massachusetts Archaeology Month, established to identify and celebrate the local heritage of each town in the Commonwealth, sponsored by the Massachusetts State Historical Commission. Our program will focus on Native Americans and their artifacts, especially those found in and around Arlington.

Most suitable for third-grade children and older and adult companion.

For more information on Mr. Porter and The Menotomy Journal, see www.menotomyjournal.com.

The program will be held at the Smith Museum, adjacent to the Jason Russell House. Wheelchair access is at the Jason Terrace entrance. Directions