Archaeological Institute of America

Tour: Archaeology and Bronzeville: Erased, Extant, and Emerging Forms of the Black Metropolis, 1880-2023
2023-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bronzeville, 3360 South State Street, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
This walking tour will take participants to some essential sites in Chicago while posing and attempting to answer the following questions: what are some of the past and present sites of significance in the newly recognized Bronzeville/Black Metropolis National Heritage Area? How do we understand the landscape as formed by erased and extant structures and the social lives embedded within them? How is Chicago’s heritage understood materially, and how might archaeology assist in its interpretation?
The previous date has been postponed and Oct. 29th is the new tentative date.

Peabody Museum Tours Led by Harvard Students
2023-10-29 14:00 - 14:45, 2023-10-28 14:00 - 14:45, 2023-10-27 14:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm October 1, 2023–April 21, 2024. See blackout dates.* Regular museum admission rates apply.
*Blackout dates: November 24–26, 2023; December 4, 2023–January 21, 2024; and March 9–17, 2024.
Tours by Harvard students connect visitors with the research, teaching, and Indigenous engagement surrounding the cultural heritage in the museum’s care. How do items come to the museum? Who accesses them and how do items return home?
Visitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.
Tours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at these and other times, student schedules permitting.
Photo: EJSP Visual | Julieta Sarmiento

Peabody Museum Tours Led by Harvard Students
2023-10-29 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Sundays at 11:00 am October 1, 2023–April 21, 2024. See blackout dates.* Regular museum admission rates apply. Free museum admission for Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning (year-round) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Proof of residency required. Free museum admission is not available to commercial groups.
*Blackout dates: November 24–26, 2023; December 4, 2023–January 21, 2024; and March 9–17, 2024.
Tours by Harvard students connect visitors with the research, teaching, and Indigenous engagement surrounding the cultural heritage in the museum’s care. How do items come to the museum? Who accesses them and how do items return home?
Visitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.
Tours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at these and other times.
Photo: EJSP Visual | Julieta Sarmiento

Open House Anthropology Indiana University of Pennsylvania
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IUP McElhaney Hall, North Walk, Indiana, PA, 15705, United States
Flintknapping, spear throwing, mock excavation, kids activities, artifact and faunal displays and technology demonstration.

Archaeology Day Open House
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | McElhaney Hall, 441 North Walk, Indiana, PA, 15705, United States
The Anthropology Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold its annual Archaeology Open House on October 28th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Activities will take place on the ground floor of McElhaney Hall, as well as outside on the East Lawn adjacent to the building (weather permitting).
The event, free and open to the community, is designed for all ages, all levels of archaeology knowledge, and all interests. All of the archaeology laboratories (including the faunal, botanical, and geophysical labs) will be open for tours.
The event also will feature a Stump the Archaeologist table, where people can bring artifacts they have found for examination by IUP faculty.
In addition to tours of the labs, the event includes prehistoric and historic artifact displays from local archaeological sites, artifact identification, stone tool-making demonstrations, early human displays, and lab tours. Children’s events will include prehistoric hand-painting, wampum beading, and pottery refitting.
Archaeology Day is a tradition in the Anthropology Department that allows IUP students and faculty to share their knowledge and love of the past with others. The annual Open House is held during Archaeology Month and is celebrated in conjunction with International Archaeology Day, a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery held every year by the Archaeological Institute of America.
Every October, the AIA and archaeological organizations across the United States, Canada, and abroad present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests.
For more information, contact IUP anthropology faculty member Andrea Palmiotto (apalmiot@iup.edu) or Lara Homsey-Messer (lmesser@iup.edu).
IUP’s Department of Anthropology offers undergraduate degrees in anthropology, applied anthropology, and archaeology, along with a minor and a cultural competencies certificate. It also offers a master of arts degree in applied archaeology.

International Archaeology Day at the Rochester Museum and Science Center
2023-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14607, United States
The Rochester Society of the Archaeological Institute of America and the Rochester Museum and Science Center celebrate International Archaeology Day with hands-on activities (archaeology toys, a sandbox dig, artifacts, books, coloring pages and a self-guided scavenger hunt) and flint-knapping demonstrations.

Exploring Prehistoric Periods
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Tehran) | Azta Book Club, No. 43, West Brazil St, Vanak St, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
In this event, teenagers will travel in time with the help of a roadmap to experience the wonderful life of an archaeologist. Group activities and games are included to answer the following questions:
-How does an archaeologist find the artifact?
-How is the chronology of artifacts defined?
-How did the evolution happen?
Our focus is on developing a set of skills such as questioning, thinking in the right way and analyzing artifacts. Teenagers of 13 to 17 years old and above are welcomed.

Archaeology Day
2023-10-28 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, 73072-7029, United States
Archaeology Day at the Sam Noble Museum includes a number of family-oriented activities such as flint knapping and atlatl demonstrations. Visitors can also excavate in sandboxes, participate in arts and crafts and take archaeologist-led tours. All activities are included free with your general admission.

Let’s Talk about Ancient Apocalypse: It’s Inaccurate, Harmful, and the Real Story of Ice Age Peopling of the Americas is Far More Interesting Anyway
2023-10-28 10:30 (America/New_York) | SC 114, University of Dayton, 300 College Park Ave, Dayton, OH, 45469, United States
Joukowsky lecture

Archaeology Day Open House
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | McElhaney Hall, 441 North Walk, Indiana, PA, 15705, United States
The Anthropology Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will hold their annual Archaeology Open House on Saturday, October 28, from 10:00-12:00 PM. Activities will take place on the ground floor of McElhaney Hall, as well as outside on the “South Lawn” adjacent to the building (weather permitting). No matter what your level of archaeological knowledge, there will be something for everybody. Events include prehistoric and historic artifact displays from local archaeological sites, artifact identification, stone tool-making demonstrations, spear throwing outdoors, and 3-D laser scanning and printing artifact replicas. There will also be a room for kids (and the young at heart), with activities such as prehistoric hand-painting, wampum beading, and pottery refitting. All of the archaeology laboratories (including the faunal, botanical, and geophysical labs) will open their doors to the public during the event and fun, complimentary archaeology-themed snacks will be provided. Travel back in time and come see how archaeology is done at this free event!

Denton Dig It! Archaeology Fair
2023-10-28 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Denton County Historical Park, 317 W Mulberry Street, Denton, 76201, United States
Join the Denton County Historical Commission for the Denton Dig It! Texas Archaeology Month Fair!
Discover the fascinating history buried beneath the Lone Star State at our Texas Archaeology Month Fair! This exciting event promises a day of fun and education for the whole family. Dive into the rich tapestry of Texas’ history and explore the secrets of the past.
Grab a trowel and get your hands dirty as you unearth ancient artifacts! Experience the thrill of discovery just like an archeologist. Watch in awe as skilled flint knappers craft tools and weapons using traditional techniques. Witness the magic of blacksmithing as experts transform raw materials into functional tools and works of art, just as our ancestors did. Meet passionate archeologists and enthusiasts from local organizations who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for preserving Texas’ heritage with activities and demonstrations including pinch pots, corn grinding, earth oven building, oral history, and more.
📅 Date: October 28, 2023
⏰ Time: 9am to 1pm
📍 Location: Denton County Historical Park at 317 W Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public
This event is a fantastic opportunity for both kids and adults to connect with the past, gain insight into the science of archeology, and appreciate the importance of preserving our cultural heritage.
Come join us for a day of adventure, exploration, and enlightenment as we celebrate Texas Archaeology Month. Let’s dig into history together and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Workshops in Archaeology
2023-10-28 | The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Theme: Discovering the Past: The Sciences of Archaeology. Exploring scientific methods and new technology that have enhanced our understanding of the environment and human past through archaeology.

Coin Production and 'Monetary Policy' of the Roman Imperial Period
2023-10-27 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WEBINAR (Stanford), United States
Metcalf lecture

Let’s Talk About Ancient Apocalypse: It’s Inaccurate, Harmful, and the Real Story of Ice Age Peopling of the Americas is Far More Interesting Anyway
2023-10-27 19:00 (America/New_York) | Joseph C Shouvlin Center, Rm 105, Wittenberg University, W Ward St, Springfield, OH, 45504, United States

Heritage Forensics: Satellites and Specters in the Contested Caucasus
2023-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR (Baltimore), Baltimore, MD

Beer with Bronson
2023-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA, 02780, United States
Grab a pour and take a tour with Curator of Collections, Bronson Michaud. Hear about the untold stories from our collection and take a peek at objects on display just for you. Plus, you’ll receive a Beer with Bronson koozie to keep your beer (or root beer) cold and hands warm!
This month, we will look at archaeological artifacts in the Museum’s collections.
Admission is free for Old Colony History Museum members, non-members are $5.
Not a current Member? Learn more and sign up by visiting https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/membership/

The Maya and Climate Change: Human-Environmental Relationships in the Classic Period Lowlands
2023-10-27 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Public Library Downtown, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Stone lecture

Sketching the Marbles
2023-10-27 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!

Kings, Queens, Commoners, and Captives: What Can Archaeology Tell Us About Dahomean Society in the Era of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Lecture: The Kingdom of Dahomey, in the modern Republic of Benin, stands as one of the most comprehensively researched kingdoms in precolonial West Africa. Decades of historical, anthropological, and art historical research have cast important light on the origins of the precolonial polity, and its rise, expansion, and transformation through its participation into the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Since the year 2000, Professor J. Cameron Monroe has led archaeological surveys and excavations at palace sites, urban centers, and rural villages across the Abomey Plateau, the political heartland of the kingdom. In this presentation, he will discuss how archaeological research is reshaping our understanding of the nature and extent of Dahomey political power in the Atlantic era, and its impact on local communities across the region.

On the Move: Migrants and Mobility in the Roman Empire
2023-10-26 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Helge Center Multipurpose Room, Valparaiso University, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Tsakirgis Lecture

The Big Reveal: Airborne Laser Scanning and Archaeology in the Northern Maya Lowlands
2023-10-26 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Psychology 105, Reed College, 3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97202, United States

20,000 Leagues Under the Wine-Dark Sea
2023-10-26 18:30 (America/New_York) | 102 White Hall, Emory University, 200 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
Broneer lecture

Real Bodies / Represented Bodies: Human-Animal Relationships in Cypriot Sanctuaries
2023-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix)
Animals played an important role in Cypriot religion and ritual. Many Cypriot deities were conceived as having animal parts or attributes, animal iconography was prevalent among votive offerings, and animal masks were worn in rituals at some sanctuaries. Perhaps the most dramatic and widespread way that humans interacted with animals, however, was through animal sacrifice. The ritual killing, processing, burning, and consuming of specially selected animals served as the primary means of communicating and reaffirming the reciprocal relationship between mortals and the divine in Mediterranean religions. This talk will discuss the complicated role that both real animals (those sacrificed and consumed) and imagined animals (those represented artistically) had in Cypriot religious spaces. The evidence suggests the holistic worldview of ancient Cypriots and finds that sanctuaries were charged spaces where humans negotiated their relationships with both the natural and divine worlds.

Where the beer flowed like wine: Beer and brewing in Bronze Age Mesopotamia
2023-10-26 18:00 (America/New_York) | 113 Carnegie Building, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, United States
Kershaw lecture

Twelve Millennia of Agricultural Change in Anatolia
2023-10-26 18:00 (America/New_York) | CWY 107 (C.W. “Bill” Young Building) on the Tampa Campus of the University of South Florida, Genshaft Drive, Tampa, FL, 33617, United States
Matson Lecture

90th Annual Eastern States Archaeology Federation Conference (ESAF)
2023-10-26 09:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Oceanfront, 6600 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 21842, United States
90th Annual Meeting, October 26-29, 2023, Ocean City, Maryland.
Conference Fees:
Registration: $45/US Dollars
Student Registration: $20
Saturday Banquet (Italian Buffet w/ vegetarian options):
$55 per person
Banquet Speaker: Dr. Julia King
Format
The Annual Meeting will be a hybrid format allowing both in-person and remote presentation and attendance over Zoom. Remote presentations will be pre-recorded. See the ESAF website for format and submission. In-person papers will be presented live

The Maya and Climate Change: Human-Environmental Relationships in the Classic Period Lowlands
2023-10-25 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Paulus Lecture Hall, Willamette University College of Law, 245 Winter St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

Texas Talks Speaker Series: Dr. Alan Skinner - Expected and Unexpected Archaeology of North Texas
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum, 110 West Hickory Street, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
Join the Denton County Office of History and Culture for the Texas Talks Speaker Series!
On Wednesday, October 25 at 6 PM, archaeologist Dr. Alan Skinner will present “The Expected and Unexpected Archaeology of North Central Texas” in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. This presentation is sponsored by the Denton County Historical Commission in celebration of Texas Archaeology Month.
The flat prairie and associated savannah forests of North Central Texas are dissected by a variety of rivers and creeks which prehistoric and historic settlers were drawn to and where they left behind buried and exposed evidence of their presence over more than ten thousand years. Of particular importance is the Aubrey Clovis site located near Lake Ray Roberts and excavated by Dr. Reid Ferring of UNT. Equally significant, but barely more than 125 years old, is the Redwine House site that was recorded during investigation of a water pipeline route on the north side of Farmersville. These two archaeological sites span the recorded history of the region and will be discussed along with numerous other historic and prehistoric sites that have been recorded or remain to to be discovered in the prairies, maybe your backyard, anywhere in North Central Texas.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Alan Skinner has been doing archaeology in Texas and other parts of the Southwest for more than four decades, and is the owner of AR Consultants, Inc., an environmental consulting firm specializing in cultural resource management. He graduated from the University of New Mexico and received his PhD from Southern Methodist University. He has worked on prehistoric and historic sites throughout Texas, with a particular interest in prehistoric settlement patterns and lithic technology. He has directed five field schools for the Texas Archeological Society. He developed the archaeology merit badge for the Boy Scouts of America. He is currently working with private and public agencies, including numerous engineering companies, on wind farms, two lakes, water, sewer, and petroleum pipelines, roads, transmission lines, and landfills. He continues to publish in local, regional, and national journals.
