Welcome to the “I DIG History” Webcam. The I DIG Webcam provides live archaeological site digs as part of our commemorative and education events for students, teachers and the community can learn about the War of 1812 and the important role that Washington, D.C. played in the Burning of Washington and the historic battle which took place in Washington, D.C. to protect our nation’s capital between the British and Commodore Joshua Barney and his militia—the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine. The War of 1812 excavation digs are archaeological educational project which brings history alive to the classroom and into our homes, and offices---digging for artifacts of the War of 1812—“protecting our cultural resources” for future generations. Click to Go to the live Webcam DIG! Click on the webcam video, If you missed the dig or to review the dig photos click on the photo gallery.
This section allows you to follow archaeological digs without being at excavation sites or without leaving your classroom, office or the warmth of your home using the webcam on your computer to enjoy the experience of excavating an archaeological site or being at the site! You decide when and where to watch the dig, and the I DIG History webcam, dig video or our photo gallery will take you to the site! In this way, you can explore the site in much the same way an archaeologist would, opening the site a section at a time, and deciding where to dig next based on the results of your previous activity. Click on the I DIG History and download your I DIG History Student Guide, Teacher guides or Family Guide and use the I Dig History activities to enjoy the wonderful world of archaeological digs and the important role that they play in our daily lives, cultural heritage, schools, community and historical events like the upcoming War of 1812 and plan to participate in the commemorative celebration events in Washington, D.C.
The Washington, D.C. War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission is honored to have Governor Martin O’Malley, as a Honorary Chairman of the Washington, D.C. Commission. Governor O’Malley recently stated that "Our natural resources will be our legacy---We must do everything in our power to leave them in better shape for the next generation--- help us take the major step forward for this and future generations." It is because of Governor' O'Malley's committment and support of education and "protecting our legacy" ----that make our programs available not only in the State of Maryland, but across our country via the I DIG History Webcam. The Washington, D.C. War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission in partnership with the Benjamin Harrison Society have developed an “I DIG History” in the classroom curriculum and fun activities for families as part of their War of 1812 commemorative celebration activities.
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