Each Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication has protected not only our freedoms, but also the history, landscapes, and cultural heritage that shape our communities today. At the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI), we believe the stories of service—past and […]
ARI was proud to host a Pig Roast & Preservation Party in conjunction with the Archaeological Society of Ohio (ASO) Artifact Show at the Lawrenceburg Event Center in October 2025. Designed especially for members of the Stateline Chapter of the ASO and artifact show participants, the event brought together archaeology enthusiasts from Ohio, Indiana and […]
Discover hands‑on archaeology programs at ARI—one of the most unique things to do in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Learn, explore, and dig into history year‑round.
“Are you guys the ones at Stateline Road?” This is a question that we get several times a week at ARI. The answer is no, but we completely understand why people ask! What are the odds that one of the largest ongoing archaeological excavations of the area in the past decade is not being conducted […]
Each fall, families gather at the Archaeological Research Institute for a day of science, creativity, and hands-on discovery. One of the star attractions is our pumpkin trebuchet—a giant catapult that hurls pumpkins across the field with a satisfying thwack.
When you picture archaeology, what comes to mind? Maybe a gold chalice, ancient sculpture, or a long-lost city uncovered overnight. But the real magic? It’s quieter. It happens when something small and fragile is lifted from the earth: a shard of pottery, a flint chip, a bead no bigger than your fingertip. At first glance, […]
At the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI), we believe the past isn’t just something to be studied — it’s something to be experienced, preserved, and shared with our communities today. Every artifact uncovered in the soil of our region tells a story. A stone tool hints at ingenuity. A pottery sherd carries the fingerprints of the […]
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