Archaeological Institute of America

Convergence of Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science in Archaeology
2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Convergence of Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science in Archaeology- NHAS
Paul Pouliot, Sag8mo & Denise Pouliot, Sag8moskwa – Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People
Exploring the integration of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into archaeological field practices and analysis. REGISTER: bit.ly/2023NHASevent

Where's the Beach?: A Decade of surveying Minong's Relict Nipissing Shoreline
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Where’s the Beach?: A Decade of surveying Minong’s Relict Nipissing Shoreline – NHAS
Seth DePasquale, Cultural Resource Manager, Isle Royale National Park (Minong)
Since 2012, the cultural resource program at Isle Royale National Park has conducted focused archaeological survey work on the island’s Nipissing beach, a relict Lake Superior shoreline dating to approximately 5,000 BP. The 2022 field season celebrated 10 years of this annual research project, which has yielded many interesting results. To date, at least 150 relict beach locations have been surveyed island wide. Among them, 40 new Archaic period sites have been identified. One of these sites is a previously undiscovered precontact mining district comprised of mining pits and at least five occupation locales. The boundaries of this district are still being delineated, but we do know that features are spread across a 2.3 km distance. If nothing else, the totality of our work showcases that the Archaic period on Minong was as active as any other, perhaps even more so with respect to precontact copper mining activities. This presentation will discuss the methodologies and related findings associated with the Relict Shoreline Survey Project. REGISTER: bit.ly/2023NHASevent

Unearthing History: Hunting Techniques of the Paleo-Indian
2023-04-20 07:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Unearthing History: Hunting Techniques of the Paleo-Indian – Avon Historical Society – NHAS
Dr. Richard Boisvert, NH State Archaeologist, Retired
Hunting was a centerpiece of Paleoindian life. In the Northeast, researchers agree that caribou was the top priority game animal. These animals were essential for not only food but also clothing and shelter. As simple as this sounds, documenting caribou hunting and understanding how it was integrated with social organization and how people dispersed over the landscape is quite complex with many unanswered questions. This presentation explores this issue and makes a case for a model of Paleoindian caribou hunting in Northern New England.
Virtual Session Register bit.ly/HuntingTechniques

White Mountain National Forest Archaeology: An Evening With Heritage Staff
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NH
White Mountain National Forest Archaeology: An Evening With Heritage Staff – NHAS
Sarah Jordan, Heritage Program Manager and Forest Archaeologist, Claire Sleeman, Assistant Forest Archaeologist, Genevieve Everett, Archaeological Technician, White Mountain National Forest
The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) comprises 800,000 acres of federally managed land in three New Hampshire counties, Grafton, Carroll, and Coos, and Oxford County in Maine. The 800,000 acres are split into three districts, the Pemigewasset, Saco and Androscoggin, where Forest Service staff work every day, including five Heritage Program staff, Heritage Program Manager/Forest archaeologist, Sarah Jordan, Assistant Forest Archaeologist, Claire Sleeman, and Archaeological Technicians, Genevieve Everett, Alisha Teator, and Maggie Barry. Learn a bit about how Sarah, Claire and Gen work to manage and protect heritage and archaeological resources in the White Mountains.
Location: Zoom. Register at bit.ly/2023NHASevent

AIA-Nashville Society Book Club
2023-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
AIA-Nashville Society Book Club
Join us for the third meeting of our free book club on Monday, August 21, at 6 PM. This event is free and open to the public, with RSVP. Mention “Book Club” at the Ticket Counter, receive free admission, and proceed to the Treasury on Level 2 for the friendly, informal discussion.
RSVP required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084aa8af2ea5f58-aianashville#
Details: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/bookclubaug23
THIS QUARTER’S BOOK SELECTION:
We will be discussing Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips. Reserve your spot with a free RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084aa8af2ea5f58-aianashville#
Looking to purchase the book? It is now available in the Museum Store! Or, head over to Parnassus Books and mention the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society book club at the Parthenon for a 10% discount.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips
Description from Nashville Public Library:
The twelve gods of Olympus are alive and well in the twenty-first century, but they are crammed together in a London townhouse–and none too happy about it. Even more disturbingly, their powers are waning…. [and] a minor squabble between Aphrodite and Apollo escalates into an epic battle of wills. Two perplexed humans, Alice and Neil, who are caught in the crossfire, must fear not only for their own lives, but for the survival of humankind. Nothing less than a true act of heroism is needed-but can these two decidedly ordinary people replicate the feats of the mythical heroes and save the world?
2023 BOOK CLUB DATES:
Monday, November 13- The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084aa8af2ea5f58-aianashville#
BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: AIA-Nashville Society
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity. The AIA supports archaeologists, their research and its dissemination, and the ethical practice of archaeology. The AIA educates people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery and advocates for the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage. Learn more.
ADDITIONAL BOOK CLUB SPONSORS: Centennial Park Conservancy, Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation
PREVIOUS AIA-NASHVILLE SOCIETY BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS:
Circe by Madeline Miller discussed February 22, 2023
Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker discussed May 8, 2023

Sketching the Marbles
2023-08-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Sketching the Marbles
For centuries, artists have drawn the Parthenon’s pediment sculptures. Join us for special art sessions to create your own classical masterpiece. Sketching the Marbles is held on the final Friday afternoon of each month (except Metro Nashville holidays).
–Recommended for ages 12 and older.
–This program takes place in the Treasury.
–All supplies are included— but you are welcome to bring your own.
–Participation is free for Centennial Park Conservancy members, or included with museum admission.
–The most updated times and dates are listed on the Calendar.
Love to draw, but not able to make it to museum soon? Try your hand at creating Parthenon art— from home! Browse our Parthenon Create video playlist on our YouTube channel.
THANK YOU TO JERRY’S ARTARAMA FOR PROVIDING ART SUPPLIES!

¡Celebremos El Salvador!
2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Celebrate the vibrant culture and natural history of El Salvador. Enjoy captivating folk dances by Grupo Torogoz and try hands-on activities including corn grinding and painting with cochineal insects. Go on a scavenger hunt and discover the rich heritage of animals, minerals, and artifacts from the region. Join an archaeologist for a live-streamed tour of Joya de Cerén, the Pompeii of Latin America. Take a break with Spanish Story Time, enjoy traditional Salvadoran cuisine (available for purchase), and enter a raffle to win a museum gift basket. All are welcome to explore, learn, and celebrate with us!
Free admission. Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Presented by the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, in collaboration with the Consulate General of El Salvador in Boston and Ministry of Culture, Government of El Salvador.
Celebre la vibrante cultura e historia natural de El Salvador. Disfrute de los cautivadores bailes folclóricos del Grupo Torogoz y pruebe actividades como moler maíz y pintar con insectos cochinillas. Participe en una búsqueda del tesoro y descubra el rico patrimonio de animales, minerales y artefactos de la región. Únase a un arqueólogo para una visita virtual a Joya de Cerén, la Pompeya de Latinoamérica. Tómese un descanso con la hora de cuentos en español, disfrute de comida tradicional salvadoreña (a la venta) y participe en la rifa de una cesta de regalos del museo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a explorar, aprender y celebrar con nosotros!
Entrada gratuita. Estacionamiento gratuito en el estacionamiento de 52 Oxford Street Garage. Presentado por el Museo de Historia Natural de Harvard, el Museo Peabody de Arqueología y Etnología y los Museos de Ciencia y Cultura de Harvard, en colaboración con el Consulado General de El Salvador en Boston y el Ministerio de Cultura del Gobierno de El Salvador.

San Francisco’s “Titanic”: The Loss of SS City of Rio de Janeiro
2023-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
The 1901 shipwreck of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s SS City of Rio de Janeiro was the deadliest ever at the Golden Gate. Maritime archaeologist and historian James Delgado will share the story of the Rio, including its rumored “treasure” that never existed, and the discovery and rediscovery of the mud-shrouded hulk hundreds of feet deep. He will also share the stories of two less-known but tragic wrecks; SS City of Chester, and the USS Conestoga, which were also the focus of underwater archaeological discovery and surveys. Join us for a night of drama, tragedy, heroism and an undersea tour of these three ships in our local waters.
October 10, 2023
6:00-9:00 PM
Maritime Museum
900 Beach St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tickets:
SFMNPA Members $40 (with promo code)
General Public $45

ArcheOlympics
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | WRI Research Station, 1 Rockefeller Dr, Morrilton, Arkansas, 72110, United States
Join us for a day of archeology themed games and competitions to show off your knowledge of Arkansas archeology, archeological field and lab work, and archeological ethics. There is an archeology obstacle course, spear throwing with an atlatl, and a trivia contest. Form teams of 4-6 archeoletes, register, and join us on Oct 14th! Lunch will be provided by the Arkansas Archeological Society. More info here: https://archeology.uark.edu/archeolympics-2023/

What the Heck is Archaeology?
2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Monroe County Public Library – Islamorada Branch, 81830 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
“Join us for a quick and dirty intro to archaeology! This talk covers a broad overview of Florida’s history, and how archaeological research can uncover new knowledge about the past, confirm what we know, or challenge what we think we know. We’ll also be learning about how different subfields of archaeology work, and what it takes to become an archaeologist!
The subject will be South Florida which has been an incredible place to live for about 14,000 years. How have people been using the landscape of the Keys from this period to modern day? In this lecture, Florida Public Archaeology Network will discuss the archaeology of the Florida Keys, including what tools, food, animals, and people would have used and encountered in the past. There will also be a brief overview of modern work in the area, including current research being undertaken by universities in Florida.
Malachi Fenn, MA, RPA – Before becoming Public Archaeologist for FPAN’s Southeast Region, Malachi Fenn worked on cultural resource management (CRM) and museum projects throughout South Florida. They earned their B.A. in Anthropology from New College of Florida. A lifelong visual artist, Malachi has provided archaeological illustrations for numerous publications. Their specializations include Florida pre-colonial and historical archaeology, museum collections care, and scientific illustration.”
The Matecumbe Historical Trust’s next free presentation will be held on Tuesday, October 17th at the Islamorada Library, mile marker 81.5 starting at 6 pm. This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information call Barbara at 305-393-0940.

Parkeology at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
2023-10-21 | Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR, 72142, United States
Join us for this unique guided tour to celebrate International Archeology Day. Gain insight into the artifacts used to reveal the story of feasting at this ceremonial site. Park interpreters and archeologists will set up along the trail to walk you through the steps of preparing a prehistoric feast. Artifacts highlighted will include stone tools, cooking and serving vessels, as well as animal bone and plant samples used for food by the Plum Bayou people. Stop by the Arkansas Archeological Survey booth to visit with staff and learn more about what they do. We will offer three tours during the day; 9:45 – 11 a.m., 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., and 3 – 4:15 p.m. Each tour has a maximum of 20 people, so reservations are required. Call the park at (501) 961 – 9442 to reserve your spot.

A Typical Day in Archaeology Video Series
2023-10-21 | NH
To celebrate International Archaeology Day 2023, Archaeology in the Community (AITC) will release new videos in the series “A Typical Day in Archaeology.” In each short video, an archaeologist shares where they work, what they do, and why it’s important. New videos will go live on YouTube and the AITC website on October 21.

International Archaeology Day with Acadiana Chapter, Louisiana Archaeological Society
2023-10-21 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA, 70506, United States
Saturday, October 21, 8:30am-12:30pm
$ = Free
Family friendly
Members from the Acadiana Chapter of the Louisiana Archaeological Society and staff from the Division of Archaeology will share information about Louisiana archaeology for International Archaeology Day. The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market is a great place to go to learn about the community, eat good food, buy sweet stuff, and listen to local music.
For more information, visit: https://marketatmoncuspark.com/

Archaeology Day at the Frontier Culture Museum
2023-10-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Ave, Staunton, VA, 24401, United States
Saturday, October 21st is International Archaeology Day, and the Frontier Culture Museum is offering archaeological activities all day!
But just what is archaeology and why are we talking about it at a living history museum? Archaeology is the study of patterns of material culture, the tangible things that people made and used. Things that are still around, just in the ground beneath us. Archaeology gives us a snapshot of the past. Objects enter the ground, a house decays leaving only the foundation. We only get to see the remnants, not the activity. History, on the other hand, is the study of human behavior in the past, based on the records people themselves have left behind. You can see where one might inform the other. Both involve asking questions, forming hypotheses and doing research.
We look at all of these clues, carefully piece the fragments of a moment in time together, and create a picture of what life was like, for example, on the frontier.
So, what does Archaeology Day at the Frontier Culture Museum mean? It means walking around our Old World loop, the farms from places people left behind to come to the New World, and learning about different types of artifacts, like metal and ceramics, and also a little bit about experimental archaeology. It also means heading over to the New World section and being able to try your hand at excavation in our dig boxes and learning a bit about what happens after the artifacts are excavated. Plus, come see our experimental pottery firing on the Eastern Woodlands Indian site as we celebrate International Archaeology Day!

Color the Past
2023-10-21 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Members of the Visual Resources division of Princeton University’s Department of Art and Archaeology have partnered with The Princeton Public Library for this event. Participants can help themselves to free coloring supplies as well as some pen and ink drawings of monuments and artifacts drafted by Howard Crosby Butler during his campaigns to Sardis and Greece. Participants will be encouraged, after they color the drawings, to share their works of art on social media, tagging both the department (@artandarchaeologyprinceton), the Princeton Public Library (@PrincetonPL), the AIA (#IAD2023)!

Time Traveller: Whatchu Digging?
2023-10-21 09:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | COEX, 123, Jalan Timah, Hinbus Depot, George Town, Penang, 10150, Malaysia
A series of public archaeology programmes specially prepared in celebration for International Archaeology Day 2023. Programme include a wide range of fun yet educational activities and sharing sessions, including a documentary screening!
📍 Date: 21st Oct 2023 (Saturday)
📍 Venue: COEX Hin Bus Depot, Penang
📍 Registration link: 👉🏻 https://forms.gle/PMrxL84numbwfXW2A 👈🏻
📍 Programme schedule:
◾ 9am – 10:30am: Pottery Detectives | Kids Workshop
◾11am – 12:30pm: Sunken treasures under the sea | Games + Talk Sharing
◾ 2pm – 3:30pm: How We Became Us: A Journey through Time with the Early Humans | Talk Sharing
◾ 4pm – 5:30pm: Stone Tool Making Workshop | Adult Workshop
◾ 6pm-7pm: Screening +Director Talk | Documentary
◾ ALL DAY | “Whatchu reading” Reading area + “Whatchu seeing” Exhibition area
Partners:
COEX
草稿 Draf
Ruang Kongsi
Kraak Creations

Archeology Day Fair at Hot Springs National Park
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Arlington Lawn, 369 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
Join archeologists from Ouachita National Forest, the Arkansas Archeological Society, and Hot Springs National Park on Arlington Lawn as we celebrate International Archeology Day with demonstrations and activities for people of all ages.
Activities will include “Show & Tell” with artifacts, raw materials and replicas, cordage bracelet making, sandbox excavations, an archeology obstacle course, and more. As an added bonus, kids can earn an Archeology Junior Ranger Badge by completing the activities!

Celebrate International Archaeology Day @ WSC
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA, 92543-9706, United States
Come and celebrate International Archaeology Day at the Western Science Center! October 21st, 10am – 2pm.
Explore the science of archaeology while discovering sites from around the world with hands-on fun and activities.
All activities are included in museum admission costs.
Activities made possible by a partnership with Mount San Jacinto College Anthropology Department.

Archaeology Day Fair
2023-11-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Lowry Mall, University of Missouri, 909 Lowry St, Columbia, Missouri, 65203, United States
Come learn about archaeology with faculty and graduate students in the Classics, Archaeology and Religion and Anthropology Departments! Join us on Lowry Mall and Ellis Library at the University of Missouri for some fun all-ages educational activities and demonstrations, fieldwork presentations by local archaeologists, tours of the university collections, and a bake sale!

AIA-Nashville Society Book Club
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
AIA-Nashville Society Book Club
Join us for the fourth meeting of our free book club on Monday, November 13, at 6 PM. This event is free and open to the public, with RSVP. Mention “Book Club” at the Ticket Counter, receive free admission, and proceed to the Treasury on Level 2 for the friendly, informal discussion.
RSVP required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084aa8af2ea5f58-aianashville#
THIS QUARTER’S BOOK SELECTION:
We will be discussing The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. Reserve your spot with a free RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084aa8af2ea5f58-aianashville#
Looking to purchase the book? It is now available in the Museum Store! Or, head over to Parnassus Books and mention the Archaeological Institute of America-Nashville Society book club at the Parthenon for a 10% discount.
ABOUT THE BOOK: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
Description from Nashville Public Library:
Margaret Atwood returns with a shrewd, funny, and insightful retelling of the myth of Odysseus from the point of view of Penelope. Describing her own remarkable vision, the author writes in the foreword, “I’ve chosen to give the telling of the story to Penelope and to the twelve hanged maids. The maids form a chanting and singing Chorus, which focuses on two questions that must pose themselves after any close reading of the Odyssey : What led to the hanging of the maids, and what was Penelope really up to? The story as told in the Odyssey doesn’t hold water: there are too many inconsistencies. I’ve always been haunted by the hanged maids and, in The Penelopiad , so is Penelope herself.” One of the high points of literary fiction in 2005, this critically acclaimed story found a vast audience and is finally available in paperback.
2024 BOOK CLUB DATES:
RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084aa8af2ea5f58-aianashville#
Monday, February 5, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Monday, August 5, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Stay tuned for details!
BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: AIA-Nashville Society
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity. The AIA supports archaeologists, their research and its dissemination, and the ethical practice of archaeology. The AIA educates people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery and advocates for the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage. Learn more.
ADDITIONAL BOOK CLUB SPONSORS: Centennial Park Conservancy, Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation
PREVIOUS AIA-NASHVILLE SOCIETY BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS:
Circe by Madeline Miller discussed February 22, 2023
Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker discussed May 8, 2023
Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips discussed August 21, 2023

Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World - exhibit opening
2024-02-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Much like today, ancient “consumers” were connected to distant markets. Both basic and precious goods from faraway lands “shipped” to royal palaces, elite estates—sometimes even rural households—and technological advances in craftsmanship and commerce transcended boundaries of language, religion, or culture to spread rapidly. Mediterranean Marketplaces explores how the movement of goods, peoples, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society, driving innovations that had lasting impacts—even on the modern world. Audio tours available in English and Spanish.
image: EJSP Visual | Julieta Sarmiento

Manchester Community College -Sifting through Time
2024-04-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Manchester Community College – Student Union, 1066 Front St, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States
Featuring NH Archeological Society members.
The Social Science program will host its second archeology/anthropology expo. Professors Kurt Springs and Kimberly Kulesza will be joined by members of the New Hampshire Archeological Society in presenting an interactive experience for participants. Activities may include – demonstrations of flint knapping (making of stone tools), basketry, and geophysical projection. Also, displays of stone tools, pottery and ancient hunting implements, and a discussion of maps in archeology. Stop by and try making a stone blade, or see if you could hunt a Mastodon! Open to the public.

University of New Hampshire – Open Archaeology and Anthropology Day – featuring NH Archeological Society members
2024-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Experiment with flint knapping, atlatl throwing, and excavation! Learn about anthropology and experience cultural diversity! Squamscott Room in Holloway Commons, 75 Main St.Durham, NH 03824,

Indigenous Archaeology Day
2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Wheelock Academy, Wheelock Road, Garvin, Oklahoma, 74736, United States
Activities will include pottery, textile, atlatl throwing, children’s events, flint knapping, bow shooting, and stickball. Those attending will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from the Growing Hope Program, Oklahoma Public Archaeology Network (OKPAN) and Choctaw Nation Forestry.
Traditional foods will be prepared onsite and served at noon.
Growing Hope Garden walkthroughs will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Pop-Up Archaeology at the Buried Ships of Robinson Landing Exhibit
2024-10-04 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Buried Ships of Robinson Landing Exhibit, Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Step inside the temporary Buried Ships of Robinson Landing windowfront exhibit for a special chance to see scale models of three 18th century vessel remnants excavated in 2018 on the same block. Talk with archaeologists and learn how these ships were used to create new land along the waterfront. For more information about the exhibit, visit www.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/archaeology-on-the-waterfront.
