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"The 27th annual conference of the Professional Archaeologists of New York City explores local historic industrial sites.

SUNDAY • MAY 6 • 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Made in New York: The Archaeology of New York City’s Industrial Past

The 27th annual conference of the Professional Archaeologists of New York City explores local historic industrial sites. Learn about a Dutch wind-mill on Governor’s Island, an 18th century tannery near City Hall, pottery remains excavated from the African Burial Ground, a historic ship repair facility in Brooklyn, and the High Line, Manhattan’s elevated west side railroad viaduct soon to be a city park.

Free with Museum admission!

For more information please call 212.534.1672, ext. 3395."
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