The public has a chance to do hands-on work alongside professional and avocational archeologists through the upcoming Kansas Archeology Training Program Field School.

This is the 41st year for the field school, sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society and the Kansas Anthropological Association. The program is set for June 2 through June 17 at the Last Chance Store — a key stop on the Santa Fe Trail built in 1857 — in Council Grove. Metal detection and survey testing also is planned at the 1851 Kaw Methodist Mission State Historic Site.

Participants may help archeologists in test excavation of the sites or with cleaning and cataloging artifacts in the lab. No experience is necessary, and participants may work for just one day or the entire 16. Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult.

The cost is $90, or $30 for Kansas Anthropological Association or Kansas Historical Foundation members. Several related public events are planned, and there is an opportunity to take classes for college credit. To register or learn more, go online to kshs.org/14622.