TRENTON, NJ - Dr. Ian C. Burrow, Vice President and Principal Archaeologist at Hunter Research, a historical research consulting firm in Trenton, New Jersey, will provide the March Sunday Science Lecture at the New Jersey State Museum on March 8, 2009. Dr. Burrow will speak on "Secrets of the Ancients: Myths and Mysteries in Archaeology" beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Museum Auditorium. A graduate of the University of Birmingham and University of Exeter in England, Dr. Burrow has specific expertise in historical and industrial archeology, historical geography and historical landscape analysis.
Following his presentation, the public will have the opportunity to speak directly with Dr. Burrow and enjoy light refreshments in the auditorium lobby.
Sunday Science lectures are sponsored by the Friends of the New Jersey State Museum. Admission and parking in state-owned facilities adjacent to and behind the Museum are free.
The New Jersey State Museum is located at 205 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The main building and auditorium are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm, and Sunday, noon to 5:00 pm. The Museum is closed Mondays and all state holidays. Exhibitions are also presented in the Museum's satellite gallery next door in the Department of State building at 225 West State Street. Exhibit hours at this location are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm; closed Sundays and all state holidays. To see the full calendar of museum programs, including exhibitions, film screenings, art festivals, natural history courses, and field trips, please visit http://www.njstatemuseum.org or call (609) 292-6464.
The New Jersey State Museum/Department of State has received generous support for its exhibitions and programs from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/NJ Department of State; New Jersey Network Public Television and Radio; The Bunbury Company; The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation; the Friends of the New Jersey State Museum; Merrill G. & Emerita E. Hastings Foundation; The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey; The Merck Foundation; the New Jersey Historical Commission; New Jersey Council for the Humanities; the National Endowment for the Arts; the Hyde & Watson Foundation; PSEG, PSE&G; Atlantic City Electric; AT&T; Bank of America; and the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism.
The Friends of the New Jersey State Museum was founded in 1968 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) to support the Museum's collections, exhibitions and programs through fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy. Friends members comprise the core docent group for the Museum. The Friends also operate a gift shop selling merchandise related to the Museum's exhibitions and New Jersey history and culture. Proceeds support the Museum's publications. Last year marked the Friends' 40th anniversary and four decades of a highly successful, rewarding partnership with the Museum.
