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TALK - 100 year anniversary of the La Hougue Bie Excavation

Join Curator of Archaeology Olga Finch for a talk about the history and discovery of the Neolithic monument, La Hougue Bie

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12 September 2024
Jersey Museum

Thursday, 12 September | 6:30pm to 7:30pm
AV Theatre, Jersey Museum

This year marks a momentous occasion as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the excavation that brought the neolithic monument of La Hougue Bie to light. As part of the celebrations, join Curator of Archaeology Olga Finch who will be talking about this special anniversary, the history of the site and her experience excavating at La Hougue Bie in the 1990s.

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100 Years of La Hougue Bie

12 September 2024

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the excavation of La Hougue Bie.

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Celebration of Discovery

12 September 2024

Join us for a private celebration to mark 100 year anniversary of the excavation of La Hougue Bie passage grave, with poetry, art and talks.