Saints' Rest: Early Campus Life at Michigan State University

Saints' Rest is the university's first dormitory and was in use from 1856 until it was destroyed by fire in 1876. During Michigan State University's Sesquicentennial Year, an archaeological dig of the site will provide a compelling glimpse of student life in the Civil War era.

Open House: 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9;
2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10

Field School Dates: June 6 – July 15

Days/Hours: Monday through Friday, normal course hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – people will be welcome to come and watch and visit. Occasional weekend tours may also be available.

Location: On campus, east of the MSU Museum

Questions: Contact Lynne Goldstein, chair, Department of Anthropology, at (517) 353-2950, or e-mail lynneg@msu.edu

Dig honored with Governor’s historic preservation award

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Archaeology Program Web site

Department of Anthropology Web site

College of Social Science Web site

MSU Museum Web site

Sesquicentennial Web site