Archaeology digs vs Local history
Archaeology digs and local history have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Archaeology digs | Local history |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | With a group | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $30 | Free |
Choose archaeology digs if
- More hands-on
- More physical
- More time outside
About $30 to start, then about $20 a month.
Choose local history if
- Less hands-on
- Gentler on the body
- More of an indoor thing
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Archaeology digs: Trowel, Measuring Tape, Dig day Full cost breakdown
- Local history: Archival Document Sleeves, Magnifying Glass Full cost breakdown