NORTH LIBERTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will host Archaeology Day at Potato Creek State Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

DNR officials say the event is part of the 29th anniversary of Indiana Archaeology Month, which spans the whole of September.

"Archaeology tells us about the past, and Archaeology Month provides a perfect way for Hoosiers to learn about the science," said Dan Bortner, DNR director and State Historic Preservation Officer.

From 10 a.m. to noon at the Schrader Springhouse, organizers say you can stop by to learn about the history of the park’s former inhabitants and how early settlers in the area used natural resources to store their food before refrigeration.

Parking will be at the Porter Rea Cemetery Parking Lot at the east end of the park, where you will then walk about a half mile along flat Trail 4 to the Naturalist station set-up at the Schrader Springhouse. 

The Naturalist will showcase artifacts uncovered from the house’s reconstruction, and you’ll get to see inside the house.

Organizers say you'll even get a cool treat from the historic refrigeration system.

From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., there will be archaeology events and crafts stations.

At the "Meet an Archaeologist" event, you'll see first-hand what they might find on their dig sites.

Archaeologists from Civil and Environmental Consultants will be there to answer questions, demonstrate the tools that they use, and let you try your hand at finding artifacts.

With archaeology crafts, the Naturalists will guide participants in creating a historic craft by using natural materials found in the park.

Participants will also be able to learn about the challenges of an ancient hunting tool known as an atlatl, and then try using it.

Potato Creek State Park Nature Center is located at 25601 S.R. 4.

You can find more information on the event here and more about Indiana Archaeology Month here.