Unearthing the Past: A Hidden Gem in Archaeology & Paleontology

Nick, Dan, Tom, and Megan come together to highlight Kenosha's vibrant paleontological community. They extend an invitation to viewers to volunteer at future dig sites and the museum, emphasizing the importance of public involvement.
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Nick Wiersum, the Curator of Natural Science at the Kenosha museums, takes us on a journey through time as he explains the significance of fossils and their role in understanding our planet's history. He emphasizes how fossils provide invaluable insights into ancient life forms and how they help us learn from the past.
Dan Joyce, the retired Executive Director at the Kenosha History Museum, who led the monumental dig that unearthed a mammoth skeleton in Kenosha County. Accompanied by Dan, we visit the very farm land where the remarkable discovery took place. With vivid storytelling, Dan recounts the farmer's initial excavation process, and the mammoth's journey to its current home at the Kenosha History Museum.
Thomas Carr with Carthage College discusses its connection to the DDM and the digs they contact in Montana. He unveils the thriving paleontology department, emphasizing Kenosha's status as a hidden gem in the field. Tom also introduces us to Megan Seitz, a former student turned fossil preservation expert.
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Mammoth Finding 0:00
The Wisconsin Ice Age 1:52
Kenosha Museums 2:20
Carthage Institute of Paleontology 2:37
Finding a Fossil 3:49
Dinosaur Discovery Museum 5:08
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Such an interesting explanation of the goals of the Dinosaur Discovery museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin and it's on our doorstep, Absolutely worth a visit,