An archaeological dig will commence in Corscadden Park at Redcliffe on 10 September 2009. The aim of this dig is to locate remains of the convict kiln.
Only three more days to go before UQ archaeologists start work on the suspected convict brick kiln site in Corscadden Park. Thursday will see ground broken and the beginning of a six day excavation that will include University students, primary and secondary students from local schools, volunteers from all over the greater Brisbane area, and Redcliffe Museum staff and volunteers. All will hope to be lucky enough to be on site when the something exciting is unearthed. The site will be on public land and visitors can watch the archaeologists at work every day between Thursday 10th of September and Tuesday 15th of September.
The weekend is going to be huge. On Saturday 12th of September the park will also host a Family Fun day with heaps of free activities and rides for all the family. On Sunday the main activities of the First Settlement Festival will be in full swing on the Redcliffe Waterfront and a free shuttle will be available to visitors who are interested in viewing the dig and visiting the museum.
If a historical walk is more your style head to the First Settlement Wall and check out the times for a guided walk by members of the Redcliffe Historical Society. They will tell you about the history of the region as you stroll down the waterfront, along Humpybong Creek and under Anzac Avenue to the archaeological dig and the Redcliffe.
Looking forward to seeing everybody at Corscadden Park during the dig!
