
OSA Conservation Lab: Open House – The Science of Archaeology and Conservation
April 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ECU West Research Campus, 1157 VOA Site C Road, Greenville , NC
Science, history, and Blackbeard, oh my! Come out to the annual OSA Conservation Lab Open House to experience the ongoing conservation of the pirate’s ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge formerly the French slave-trading vessel La Concorde. Learn how staff use STEM to conserve 300-year- old artifacts through hands-on activities and educational demonstrations. Be a conservator for a day and discover how scientific research is bringing North Carolina History back to life! An official event of the NC Science Festival!