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What to do if you find artifacts on your property in Oregon
What to do if you find artifacts on your property in Oregon
What to do if you find artifacts on your property in Oregon

Published on: 08/23/2026

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A panel of experts explained the age and function of objects people brought to the 2026 Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm in Central Point Aug. 20, 2026.A man who found a stone needle on his property brought it to experts to learn more at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm Central Point Aug. 20, 2026.Robert Kentta, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, left and archaeologist Chelsea Rose answered questions at the Archaeology Roadshow Rose organized at Hanley Farm in Central Point Aug. 20, 2026.Robert Kentta of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians had a table with mortar, pestles, baskets and other tools at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm in Central Point.Robert Kentta of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians had a table with mortar, pestles, baskets and other tools at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm in Central Point.Robert Kentta of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians had a table with mortar, pestles, baskets and other tools at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm in Central Point.Edward Franklin brought in hammerstones and pestles to show the experts at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm Central Point Aug. 20, 2026.Edward Franklin brought in a hammerstone to show the experts at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm Central Point Aug. 20, 2026.Edward Franklin brought in a part of a stone grinder to show the experts at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm Central Point Aug. 20, 2026.Stephanie Craig of Kalapuya Weaving and Consulting cooked tan oak acorn mush in a woven basket.Stephanie Craig of Kalapuya Weaving and Consulting cooked tan oak acorn mush in a woven basket.Stephanie Craig of Kalapuya Weaving and Consulting cooked tan oak acorn mush in a woven basket.Stephanie Craig of Kalapuya Weaving and Consulting cooked tan oak acorn mush in a woven basket.A man who found a stone needle on his property brought it to experts to learn more at the Archaeology Roadshow at Hanley Farm Central Point Aug. 20, 2026.The 2026 Archaeology Roadshow was held at Hanley Farm in Central Point on Aug. 20, 2026.The 2026 Archaeology Roadshow was held at Hanley Farm in Central Point on Aug. 20, 2026.The 1946 Ford Fire Engine earned the nicknameA physician's buggy used to make house calls and a Mitchell wagon were at the entrance to the event at Hanley Farm.The 2026 Archaeology Roadshow was held at Hanley Farm in Central Point on Aug. 20, 2026.

Edward Franklin attended an Archaeology Roadshow event in southern Oregon Thursday to show a panel of experts artifacts he had found on his property.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2026/08/found-artifacts-on-your-property-oregon-experts-explain-next-steps.html

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