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Winter 2007-2008


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The Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc. was organized in 1929 to: Promote the study of the prehistoric and historic archaeological resources of Pennsylvania and neighboring states; Encourage scientific research and discourage exploration which is unscientific or irresponsible in intent or practice; Promote the conservation of archaeological sites, artifacts, and information; Encourage the establishment and maintenance of sources of archaeological information such as museums, societies, and educational programs; Promote the dissemination of archaeological knowledge by means of publications and forums; Foster the exchange of information between the professional and the avocational archaeologists.


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Journal Pennsylvania Archaeologist
  Vol. 77 No. 2  -  Fall 2007

A Preliminary Report on the Paleoindian Assemblage
    from Indian Camp Run No. 1 (36FO65), Myers and Myers
An Inventory of Western Pennsylvania Rockshelters, Tippins
Further Discussion of Drew Tradition Radiocarbon Dates,
    Migration, Mea Culpa, Etc., George




Byways to the Past IX and Heritage Partnerships Confernce XXX -- May 12-16
Location: Pennsylvania State Capital, Harrisburg, Pa.
Program: What is expected to be Pennsylvania's largest historic preservation gathering ever.The joint conference is sponsored by Preservation Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Sessions scheduled for May 14th to the 16th will feature a wide variety of preservation, transportation, land use, and environmental topics, and will include speakers and moderators with regional and national reputations. The conference will feature two receptions and will be preceded by a variety of pre-conference workshops slated for May 12th to the 14th.
Schedule
Registration

North Fork Chapter Meeting -- No April Meeting
LocationThe Jefferson County History Center is located at 172-176 Main Street in Brookville. The Chapter meetings will be held on the 2nd floor education  room of the Jefferson County History Center. The meeting and program is free and open to the Public.   Parking is available at the rear of the building.  Please use the metal ramp at the rear entrance directly to the second floor. 
Program: 

Allegheny Chapter Meeting -- Tue. May 6, at 7:30 pm
Location:
Kresge Theater, Grace Library Building, Carlow College, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland).
Program
: Benjamin G. Scharff, Adjunct Professor of History, Community College of Allegheny County, Robert Morris University, will present "Small Arms of the Forbes Expedition: A Historical and Archaeological View."  In 1758, Great Britain launched its final and successful attempt to seize the Forks of the Ohio from the French in present-day Pittsburgh.  Prime Minister William Pitt entrusted General John Forbes with the expedition.  Forbes, however, found it difficult to arm the nearly seven thousand regulars, provincials, and Native Americans.  Using historical accounts and the available archaeological evidence, this presentation attempts to discover exactly how Forbes accomplished this task.

Ohio Valley Chapter Meeting -- Wed. May 14, at 7:00 pm
Location: Butler Area Public Library, 281 N. McKean Street, Butler PA, in the basement meeting room.
Program
:  Jason Espino, President, Allegheny Chapter, will present the program on "Far From Home, Southern Traits on a Northern Vessel: A Check-stamped Pot from a Venango County Rock Shelter." Recent analysis of a private collection from Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania has shed some light into the prehistoric occupation of Little Sandy Creek valley.  Little Sandy Creek is a tributary of Sandy Creek within the upper Allegheny River watershed.  The private collection contained artifacts from six sites, four of which represent open air loci of undetermined size and two of which are rock shelters.  The diagnostic artifacts, including both projectile points and ceramics, indicate that the valley was occupied initially during the Paleoindian period, and its use persisted until the Late Woodland/Late Prehistoric period.  For more information contact Amanda Valko at  AVALKO@mbakercorp.com or phone durnig the day 412-269-7959.

Westmoreland Chapter Meeting -- Wed. Apr. 16, at 7:00 pm
Location
: Unity Township Municipal Building located about 0.2 miles north of route 30 at the Beatty crossroads, on  Beatty  Co Road. Look for the Kawasaki dealership at the cross-roads.  The intersection is about midway between Latrobe and Greensburg on U.S. Route 30.
Guest Speaker
: Eileen Stoner,  local authority on wild, edible plants.

Somerset Chapter Meeting -- No February Meeting
Location:  
Program: