Fort St. Joseph (Niles, MIchigan) archaeological Project open House (August 3 - 4, 2019)

Hours of the Open House at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free to attend and participate.

Many opportunities to learn more about the Fort St. Joseph site (WMU archaeologists & grad students)

Artifact displays, re-enactor tents, Voyageur canoe rides, and more

The 2019 Open House will take place on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M.

Since 2004, the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House has been the culmination of Western Michigan University's field school and the showpiece of its public education and outreach initiative. Free of charge, the public is invited to view ongoing excavations and to interact with the student archaeologists. To assist with interpreting the archaeology, past open houses have offered an Outdoor Museum with student-created informational panels and artifacts on display as well as a Living History Village with professional reenactors interpreting 18th century life. Speakers, including WMU professors, have given lectures on the archaeology and history of the fort.

Contact Niles History Center (269)-845-4054 extension 4010

HCdirector@nilesmi.org