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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.
Upcoming Events, Activities, and Announcements
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Pennsylvania
Archaeologist
Vol. 81 No. 2 - Fall 2011
The Wylie #3 Site (36WH283): Part II, George
Keyhole Features from the Consol Site (36WM100), Auffart and Oshnock
Two Archaic Dogs from Central Ohio, Sciulli
and Purcell
Jacob Skickett, Lenopi Elder: Preliminary Notes from before 1750
to after 1802, Becker
THE SOCIETY FOR PENNSYLVANIA ARCHAEOLOGY
83rd ANNUAL MEETING -- April
13-15, 2012
Location:
Holiday Inn, Clarion, PA 16214,
just off exit 62 of Interstate 80
Hosted: by North
Fork Chapter #29
Banquet
Speaker: Dr. Michael J. Shott,
Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology and Classical
Studies,
University of Akron who will be presenting: Documenting the
Archaeological Record: The Complementary Roles of Professionals and
Amateurs.
Call for Papers
Registration Form
North Fork
Chapter Meeting -- Fri. Mar. 16, 7:00 pm
Location: Jefferson County
History Center, 172-176 Main Street in Brookville, Pa. Parking is
available at the rear of the building and people attending the meeting
should use the rear ramp to enter.
Program: Dr. Matthew
Rhodes will present a program “The Necropolis of Ancón” at the
Friday evening, March 16th meeting of the North Fork Chapter 29 of the
Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. For
further
information contact Ken Burkett at (814) 849-0077 or email kburkett-jchc@windstream.net.
Allegheny Chapter Meeting -- Tue. Apr. 3, 7:30
pm
Location: Kresge Theater, Grace Library Building, Carlow College,
3333 Fifth
Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland).
Program: Bill Black, Venango Chapter #30, will present
the program Looking for Fort Machault..
Ohio Valley Chapter Meeting -- Wed. Mar. 14, 7:00 pm
Location: The
Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA.
Program: Mr.
George Kovalchick, Local Historian, Butler County, will present the
program Butler’s Industrial Past. Mr. Kovalchick has
approximately 60 photos to share with our group. His program will
focus on the railroads and other industrial enterprises that affected
the growth of Butler and the county. For
more
information contact Amanda Valko at AVALKO@mbakercorp.com or
phone durnig the day 724-495-4026.
Westmoreland Chapter Meeting -- Wed.
Mar. 21, 7:00 pm
Location: the 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 crossroads. The
intersection is 2.4 miles west of Latrobe, and seven miles east of
Greensburg on U.S. Route 30.
Program: To be
announced
Venango Chapter Meeting
-- Fri. Mar. 9, 7:00 PM
Location: Christ
U. M. Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA. Lighted parking
is available at the rear of the Church with entry from Chestnut Street.
Program: Dr.
Mark McConaughy will present "Sugar Run Mound, a Squwakie Hill Phase,
Hopewellian Burial Mound in Warren County, PA." His talk will
explore three separate periods of mound construction, modes of burial,
and associated grave goods.
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