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Fall 2009

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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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Welcome to PennsylvaniaArchaeology.com, the home for The Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. This web site is designed to disseminate news and information concerning Pennsylvania Archaeology, and to provide a central online forum for the SPA and SPA Chapters. The Contents listing to the left serves as a navigation bar through the main pages of this web site. Some sections are still under construction, and more sections will be added in the near future. PennsylvaniaArchaeology.com is owned and sponsored by the SPA, and supported through your membership and donations.

Pennsylvania Archaeologist
Vol. 80 No. 1 - Fall 2010

Two Monongahela Sites in Fayette Conty, Pennsylvania, Means
"Late Woodland" (CA 1000-1740 CE) Foraging Patterns of the
Lenape and Their Neighbors in the Delaware VAlley, Becker
An Analysis of Prehistoric Ceramics Found at the Ebbert Spring Site, 36FR367, Powell
Richard George's 2008 C14 Dating Project, Tippins and George
A Discussion of New Radiocarbon Dates from the Gnagey 3 (36SO55),
McJunkin (36AL17), and Household (36WM61) Sites, Means and Tippins

Cabela's SPA Artifact Display and Presentations -- Sat. & Sun. Aug. 14-15, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Cabela's, Hamburg, Pa., near the intersection of Interstate 78 and Pa. Rt. 61
Displays: Events will be of flint knappers, demostrations, answer questions to those who bring in artifacts they need indentified. Many local area artifacts found in Pennsylvania will be on display. Come see a 20 foot dugout canoe like those used by Native Americans in the Susquehanna River from the state museum in Harrisburg, PA.
Presentations: Ken Biles will be speaking on Saturday at 11am on Native American Technology. Fred Assmos will be speaking on Saturday at 1pm on Indian Pottery of the Upper Delaware Valley and Sunday at 1pm on the Zimmerman Site and its relationship to Transitional cultures in the upper Delaware Valley of PA.

This Week in Pennsylvania Archaeology
A new blog about Pennsylvania Archaeology sponsored by the State Museum.
http://www.twipa.blogspot.com

Now Available!
Rock Art of the Upper Ohio Valley
by James L. Swauger
On CD-ROM
In 1974, James L. Swauger published the landmark book Rock Art of the Upper Ohio, which
still stands today as the most comprehensive study of Native American petroglyphs in this area.
Order information

Antique Firearms & Indian Artifacts Show -- Sat. Sept. 4, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Pennsylvania Interstate 80, Exit 81, 1/4 mile north of the exit

Sponsor: The Northfork Chapter 29, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology
Program: The show will feature all types of antique firearms through 1898. A raffle drawing will be held for a reproduction muzzleloader. The artifact exhibit will feature both prehistoric and historic artifact displays, flint knapping, artifact identification, and an open atlatl competition.
Admission: $5.00 per person age 16 and older. Children under 16 are free. There is no fee for exhibitor tables.
Contact: Jefferson County History Center, 814-849-0077 or kburkett-jchc@windstream.net

North Fork Chapter Meeting -- No August meeting
Location: Gold Eagle Inn, Brookville, PA, Intersection of Route 28 and 322.
Program: John Connolly will present "Warriors of teh Lakota Project." For further information contact Ken Burkett at (814) 849-0077 or email kburkett-jchc@windstream.net.

Allegheny Chapter Meeting -- No Aug. meeting
Location: Kresge Theater, Grace Library Building, Carlow College, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland).
Program:

Ohio Valley Chapter Meeting -- No Aug. meeting
Location: The Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA.
Program: For more information contact Amanda Valko at AVALKO@mbakercorp.com or phone durnig the day 412-269-7959.

Westmoreland Chapter Meeting -- No July meeting
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 crossroads. The intersection is 2.4 miles west of Latrobe, and seven miles east of Greensburg on U.S. Route 30.
Program: