Join archaeologist and Elgin Public Museum Assistant Abby Rasmussen as she tells of archaeological sites that have revealed where terrible disasters took place — sites like Pompeii and Joya de Ceren.

It’s a fascinating look at what we can piece together of lives of long, long ago. Plus, try your hand at a mini-dig site using tools like archeologists use.

This all-ages, drop-in program is free, as is Lords Park Zoo admission. No registration required, just come on up to Abby’s table.

Sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo.