Join the great Lady-Geologists of the early Victorian era to do some digging and nature watching!

Listen to a Historical and Scientific Lecture by Mary Anning Herself

Miss Mary Anning would like to share her latest discoveries with you. Come hear about what it’s like to be a working woman combing the cliffs and beaches of Lyme Regis to find fossils from the Jurassic age. From Verteberries (vertebrae of ichthyosaurs) to Snakestones (ancient ammonites) to Devils Toenails I will show you beautiful evidence of extinct life forms that will cause you to question what you think you know about life on earth. Be prepared to challenge your religious teachings!

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Dig for Fossils

There will be fossil kits available so you can truly feel the sense of discovery and take your new ancient friend home!

Have Your Picture Taken in Tintype

Consider having your tintype portrait taken at this event! Tintypes were the standard photo process in the mid-19th century. The tintype or “wet plate” process is well known for capturing images during the American Civil War. Photos are handmade directly on metal plates using a large format view camera. Silver Reaction Media will be set up at the event to make tintype photos in several sizes. The exposure for a tintype image is a few seconds, so having no more than two people in a photo is preferable to help ensure a sharp image. Tintype images are varnished and will last into the next century, just as the ones from two centuries ago have.

Examples of past work

Sign up for the spot here, and pay at the event

Refreshments

Pack your picnic lunch and cutlery, we will have water, tea, lemonade, and cups available.

Costume

Victorian / naturalist / scientist / steampunk