Beloit College Curator Nikita Werner and museum studies students took community members back in time through the Paleolithic (Stone Age) collections.
Beloit College Curator Nikita Werner and museum studies students transported community members back in time through the Paleolithic (Stone Age) collections during the Logan Museum’s Paleo Pop-up event. Attendees had the unique opportunity to view some of the museum’s oldest and rarest human-made objects.
On Saturday, September 6, visitors gathered at the corner of College Street and Bushnell Street for this free event, part of the broader Beloit Heritage Days celebration. Werner, a trained archaeologist, and two students interpreted a pop-up exhibit with paleolithic objects. They shared with campus visitors what we know about the objects, and how that understanding has changed over time. Werner answered questions from visitors of all ages and shared what was interesting to her about the kind of work she does. “It’s fun to take really complicated things in archaeology and explain them to visitors,” Werner said.
Beloit College’s Museum Studies Program, recognized nationally for its excellence, offers students hands-on learning experiences through access to two on-campus museums. Since its inception in 1982, the program has emphasized experiential learning, engaging students in the rich stories of humanity shared by the Logan Museum of Anthropology. This event was just one of many during Beloit Heritage Days, which invites residents and visitors to explore the Stateline’s iconic landmarks and cultural institutions.
