Just as the heat wave sweeps over the Puget Sound, our field school’s second season is almost ready to begin! This year’s host of burgeoning archaeologists will spend two weeks in the books, learning all they can about the Bush family homestead, archaeology’s fascinating history, and preparing themselves for three weeks in the field. This year we are hoping to discover many more artifacts and spread the word about this family’s unique place in Washington’s history. If you’re interested in knowing more, bring a friend (or many!) and come by one of our free public tours.

The tours this year will be offered August 17th, 18th,  22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and the 29th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. A new tour starts every half hour. Please bring your kids, bring your neighbors, bring your History Club, bring everyone and help us recognize this piece of our state’s history.

Directions to the site: The address is 8400 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tumwater, WA. You’ll take the Trosper Rd exit from I-5 South, cross over the highway and turn right on Capitol, which eventually turns into Old Hwy 99. When you get to the Olympia Airport on your right, keep an eye out for an old Pacific Pride gas station on the left side of the road. Turn left right in front of it: there is a driveway that leads down to a gate. You can park along the road. We’ll have a student at the gate from 1:30pm on to guide you up to the site. If you don’t see anyone, we may be on our way up or down; please wait for someone to assist you. The excavation is on private property and we need to respect the owners’ space. Thank you!

For questions or for further information or special requests please contact Lee Lounder (louemi05@gmail.com) or Nathan Jeffryes (njeffr01@seattlecentral.edu).