Imagine going out and being drawn to a certain location where you proceed to dig fervently. Now imagine finding gold fittings from the hilts of swords, fragments of helmets, crosses, breathtaking pieces of garnet, and other samples of more than 3,500 relics dating back to England’s Dark Ages. Well, that is precisely what happened to Terry Herbert, a metal detector enthusiast in Staffordshire England on July 5, 2009. What he and a team of archeologist unearthed has become known as the “Staffordshire Hoard,” is the largest and most impressive collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever discovered.
Now, the “Staffordshire Hoard” is making its only U.S. appearance, where more than 100 magnificent pieces will be on display at the National Geographic Museum. Explore the mystery behind the Anglo-Saxons and their historic gold hoard. It is on display now through March 4, 2011, from 10 am to 6 pm daily.
National Geographic Museum is centrally located in downtown Washington, D.C. at 17th and M Streets NW. The Museum is convenient to two Metro stops: Farragut North (red line) and Farragut West (blue/orange lines). Several bus lines also serve the area. Visit www.wmata.com for more transportation information. Street parking and several garages are available near National Geographic.
Exhibition included in Museum Admission; Adults - $8; Members/Military/Seniors (over 62)/Students/Groups (25+) - $6; Children (ages 5-12) - $4; School & youth groups (18 and under).
For more information about this exciting exhibition, visit http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/locations/venter/museum/
O.C.C. Jr.
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