Trebuchet Physics and the Science of Flying Pumpkins
How does a 19-foot trebuchet send a pumpkin flying? Explore the physics, engineering and history behind ARI’s Pumpkin STEM Fall Festival near Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
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Watch Pumpkins Fly, and Archaeology Come to Life at Pumpkin STEM
There aren’t many places where you can watch a 19-foot trebuchet send a pumpkin sailing across a field or try your hand at ancient technology and call it a science experiment. But that’s all part of the fun at the Archaeological Research Institute’s annual Pumpkin STEM Fall Festival. We’re bringing the festival back for its […]
Native American Agriculture: Exploring New (and Old) Food Frontiers
Discover how ARI’s Land Stewardship team is bringing ancient Native American agriculture to life through reconstructed gardens, heirloom crops, and research into the farming and foodways of the Ohio River Valley.
Section 106: Cultural Resource Protections Under Fire
Section 106 helps protect the archaeological sites, historic places, and cultural resources that connect communities to their past. Learn why this important preservation process matters and what new challenges could threaten the protection of our shared cultural heritage.
ARI Receives Major Grants for Campus Improvements
Thanks to generous grant funding, ARI is transforming its campus to make archaeology more accessible, expand learning opportunities, and preserve southeastern Indiana’s history for future generations.
Unearth a Story Library Programs Connect Communities to the Past
This summer, ARI and local libraries are working together to bring archaeology, history, and discovery to families through engaging library programs inspired by the 2026 theme, Unearth a Story.
Inside ARI’s Artifact, Rock, and Fossil Identification Day
A mammoth tooth. An 18-inch cephalopod fossil. A mysterious artifact found in a backyard. Every month, ARI’s free Artifact, Rock, and Fossil Identification Day helps community members uncover the stories behind their discoveries while connecting them to the rich archaeological and natural history of the Ohio River Valley.
How FIRST LEGO League Teams Are Reinventing Archaeology Tools
Discover how FIRST LEGO League students partnered with ARI to solve real archaeological challenges. Through hands-on STEM learning, innovative archaeology tools, and collaboration with professional archaeologists, these young innovators are helping shape the future of the field.
Explore the Oxbow: ARI’s 2026 Summer Hiking Series
Join ARI and the Oxbow Nature Conservancy for a free 2026 Summer Hiking Series featuring guided hikes that explore archaeology, wildlife, wetlands, and the rich history of the Ohio River Valley.
Explore, Run, and Discover at ARI Adventure Trek 2026
Experience a day of adventure at ARI’s Adventure Trek on June 6, 2026. From a scenic 5K and interactive archaeology challenges to live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities, this community event offers something for explorers of all ages.
