On October 13, between 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., view Emily Dickinson’s world through the eyes of an archaeologist. Join us for a presentation at the Emily Dickinson Museum by the faculty and students of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Archaeological Field School as they present findings from their work at the Emily Dickinson Museum. […]
Recent archaeological investigations related to roadway improvements in Northampton have revealed an Early Archaic Period (approximately 9,500 to 8,000 years ago) Native American site. This period is marked by rapid climate change, as the post-glacial Arctic environment became warmer. Continuing excavations this summer will hopefully reveal more information about this site. Please join for a […]
Our modern landscape has been built atop the remains of past cultures. Nearly 15,000 years before Columbus, prehistoric people hunted and gathered, settled and grew – across what we now call Florida. Though we accept they were here, what do you really know about them? In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, please join the Florida […]
What is the relationship between Sherlock Holmes, Horacio Caine, Temperance “Bones” Brennan and Archaeology? What is the role of Archaeology at crime scenes? Why the CSI effect is so relevant during forensic investigations? To celebrate the International Archaeology Day, AUR organizes a lecture in which it will be illustrated the importance of Archaeology at crime […]
The multi-period sanctuary site of Tas-Silġ (Marsaxlokk) is arguably one of Malta’s most important archaeological sites. Not only does the site retain substantial physical remains, but it preserves over four millennia of ancient construction activity, spanning the Late Neolithic period to the Early Modern era. In July 2019, Heritage Malta and the Department of Classics […]
A special book talk with co-authors of Fragile Grounds: Louisiana's Endangered Cemeteries, Jessica H. Schexnayder and Mary H. Manhein will take place at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:00 pm. Following the presentation, a reception and book signing will be held.
The Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library will host the Milam County Historical Commission Archaeology Month program of early Milam County History by Geri Burnett and Randy Billingsly in period costume. Throughout Archaeology Month, history presentations are given to 4th grade students in Milam County by MCHC members.
Join the MAS Northeast/Gene Winter Chapter for its monthly free lectures by experts in archaeology and history. We meet at the historic R.S. Peabody Institute on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover on the third Tuesday of the month from September to May. There will be no meeting in November. Lectures are free and […]
Dr. Carole Nash of James Madison University will present a free lecture to the public. Public Archaeology refers to those aspects of the broad field of archaeology that relate to the public interest. Public archaeologists investigate the outcomes of the various innovative ways we can engage the public in archaeological research, both within archaeology and […]
Stone Lecture Dinner at 5:30 PM
