'The Invisible Sex: Some Thoughts on the Roles of Women in Prehistory'

Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology hosts a guest speaker Saturday, Feb. 25, as part of its Saturdays at the Museum series.

James Adovasio, a noted archeologist and director of the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, speaks at 1 p.m. at the museum. The topic of his presentation is taken from his recent book The Invisible Sex: Some Thoughts on the Roles of Women in Prehistory.

In addition to the guest lecture, visits to the museum can try their hand at basket weaving from 10 a.m. to noon.

The museum will also highlight the Navajo Weaving and Great Basin Basketry exhibits throughout the day.

“We know a lot about the roles women played during recorded history, but what about before that?,” said Prairie Fox, a Saturdays program planner. “Dr. James Adovasio will discuss the part that women played in prehistory, and we are so excited to host this distinguished scholar.”

Community members and USU students alike can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

For more information about museum events, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Related links:

• USU Anthropology Program
• USU Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
• USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Source: Museum of Anthropology

Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, (435) 797-7545, anthro.museum@usu.edu