The Lumbee River Archaeology Project
Friday, April 10, 5pm
Archaeologist Dr. Seth Grooms, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Appalachian State University, will discuss the Lumbee River Archaeology Project (LRAP), which he founded in 2024 in collaboration with the Lumbee Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO). The project aims to provide archaeological training to the THPO staff, document and preserve ancestral sites, pursue research questions developed with tribal leaders, and share findings with the community, in addition to publishing in academic journals. Dr. Grooms uses methods from geoarchaeology, landscape archaeology, and chronological modeling, and interprets the resulting data within a theoretical framework comprising traditional anthropological theory as well as Native American philosophies and epistemologies. Admission is free.
Archery Afternoon
Saturday, April 11, 1-4pm
From hunting tools and weapons of war to ceremonial objects and artistic works, bows and arrows occupy many roles in cultures around the world. Join us as we explore the world of archery through shooting and flintknapping demonstrations and archery-inspired crafts and games for all ages. Make a mini bow or blowgun to shoot q-tips, try your hand at the Arapaho hoop game with an arrow you’ve decorated, see if you can identify the many animals hunted by Indigenous people in North Carolina, and more! This event is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Archery: Hunting, Warfare and Identity. Admission is free.
Please DO NOT bring your own archery equipment to this event. Only pre-approved archery groups will be conducting demonstrations.
Booth at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair
Saturday, April 18, 10am-4pm
Visit the Lam Museum’s booth at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds to learn how renewable resources like bark cloth are used around the world, see examples from our collection, and make a bracelet to take home. For event information, visit Piedmont Environmental Alliance.
Closed for Memorial Day
May 23-25
The Museum will be closed Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day weekend.