FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS for the 2002 annual SPA, Inc. meeting April 26,27,28 at Four Points-Sheraton in Greensburg, PA.

The Theme is Digging Into Pennsylvania's Past: Prehistoric, Historic, Industrial

Each paper has a time limit of 20 minutes. The usual AV equipment will be provided (slide pro-jector, overhead and screen). If you plan to use Power Point, or any other presentation medium, please bring your own equipment.

Send title, author (s) and a 100 to 150 word ab-stract to:

Dr. Mary Ann Mogus
West Overton Museum
West Overton Village
Scottdale, PA 15687      email:   jaw265@nb.net.
 

A HOST IS NEEDED FOR THE 2003 SPA  ANNUAL MEETING.

SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission invites applications for its 2002-2003 Scholars in Resi-dence Program, including applications for collaborative residencies. The Scholars in Residence Program provides support for full-time research and study in the manuscript and artifact collections maintained by any Comnmission  facility, including the Pennsylvania State Archives, The state Museum of Pennsylvania, and 26 his-toric sites and museums around the state.  Collaborative residencies fund re-search that relates to the interpretive mission and ad-vances the programmatic goals of any PHMC program or facility, including the agency’s history sites and museums.  A collaborative residency proposal must be filed jointly by the interested scholar and the host program/facility. Resi-dency  programs are open to all who are conducting re-search on Pennsylvania history, including academic scholars, public sector history professionals, independent scholars, graduate students, educators, writers, filmmak-ers, and others.  Residencies are available for four to twelve weeks between May 1, 2002, and April 30, 2003 at the rate of $1,500  per month.   Deadline for application is January 12, 2002.  Complete  information and application materials are available at the PHMC web site www.phmc.state.pa.us:  you may also write: Division of History, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commis-sion, Commonwealth Keystone Building—Plaza Level, 400 North St., Harrisburg PA 17120-0053; or call  717-787-3034 ; or email lshopes@state.pa.us

ESAF 68 th ANNUAL MEETING

The 1000 Islands Chapter, New York State Archaeological Society is hosting the 68 th Annual ESAF Meeting No-vember 8-11, 2001 at the Ramada Inn,  Watertown  NY.  For more information visit www.siftings.com.

72nd SPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
EXCERPTS
 

Board of Directors Meeting
      Forks of the Delaware
      Bartonsville, PA 
      May 4, 2001

Treasurer Paul L. Cowin presented a written and verbal report and projected budget for 2001.  After a discussion of the publications status and available funding.  A motion was made by Paul Cowin to return the 2000 advance from the Elmer Erb Fund for Archaeology Month expenses in the amount of $3348, seconded by Joe Baker. PASSED
The proposed budget was accepted on motion from Mark McConaughy, seconded by Amanda Valko and passed by the membership with the following amendments:
• A motion to use the brokerage fee from collecting ESAF dues into the general fund to pay the Society’s ESAF membership.
• A motion by Mark McConaughy to earmark the annual profits from back issue sales for the Endowed Publications Fund, seconded by Dave Kohler. PASSED

Archaeology Month 2000-2001 Joe Baker reported that the 2001 poster whose theme is the City Island Site is ready and available for mailing.  Philip Perazio is working on the calendar.  Materials should be sent to him as soon as possible.  This is an early start for October.  Any chapter wishing to arrange a quantity of posters for events, should contact the BHP to arrange pick-up.

NEW BUSINESS

Schulykill Valley Chapter #21 president, Dr. Catherine Spohn presented the board with a request by the chapter for a change of chapter designation.  To honor the years of dedication and service by John Shrader, the chapter wished to be named, the John Shrader Chapter #21 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology.  A motion for this change was entered by Kurt Carr, seconded by Mark McConaughy.  PASSED

Chapter Forum on Membership Mary Alice Graetzer sent a written request to the board a chapter forum to discuss the declining number of memberships of the chapters of the SPA.  It was suggested that the summer (July or August) board meeting be dedicated to the topic.  A central meeting place would be Penn State. An announcement will follow.  Chapters are asked to begin to study strategies for increasing membership.

Discussion for the Good of the Society:
Brian Fritz has announced the Quemahoning website featuring the western Pennsylvania Chapter contacts and Information.  The site seems to be spurring an interest in Archaeology in Pennsylvania.  A variety of inquiries have come from the site.  It is hoped in the future that local chapters will be able to maintain and expand their own sites.

72nd ANNUAL SPA MEETING MINUTES  EXCERPTS

       72nd Annual Meeting
       Forks of the Delaware
       Bartonsville, PA 
       May 5, 2001

C-14 Committee Jim Herbstritt reports there are no applications for matching funds this year.  A procedure for the C-14 application and testing process will be published in the SPA Newsletter and will in the future be placed on line.

Site Survey Noel Strattan presented the written report (attached) of 267 new sites reported in 2000.  The bureau has promised to have numbers and site information turn around in a more timely fashion in the future.  Noel also reminded the membership to continue to record sites as a means of protection of our Archaeological Resource and to determine the cultural resource impact of projects in Pennsylvania.

Chapter Reports The Secretary only received ten reports.  Ed Dlutowski noted that the chapters should be reminded that the report is a fulfillment of Constitutional requirements.  A reminder will be sent to delinquent chapters. A summary of the reports will be published in the Fall SPA Newsletter

Election of Officers:
First Vice President       Paul Raber
Second Vice President   Amanda Valko
Secretary                      Judy Duritsa
Treasurer                     Paul Cowin
Directors:                     Noel Strattan,  Brian Fritz

Deceased members in 2000:  Dr. Herbert Kraft and James Pendergast members-at-large;
Harold Stocker, Forks of the Delaware; Dawn Griffiths, Frances Dorrance; Bill Bennington, Paul R. Stewart Chapter.  Notable death:  Doug Kellog

Announcements:

The Schuylkill Valley Chapter petitioned the board of directors to change their chapter name to the John Shrader Chapter #21 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. The board approve the name change.

Brian Fritz announced the debut of the Quemahoning Website which houses the homepages for the Western Pennsylvania SPA Chapters with links to report forms, Society information, meetings and events calendar.  The site will maintain as much Society information as possible.  In the future, Brian hopes to have all chapters able to maintain their own websites. 

PENNSYLVANIA ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September/October 2001

SAVE THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE

Archaeology Month is sponsored by the Pennsylvania His-torical and Museum Commission, the Society for Pennsyl-vania Archaeology, Inc., and the Pennsylvania Archaeo-logical Council. Its purpose is to increase awareness of the important historic and prehistoric archaeological sites in the Commonwealth. These sites are part of the heritage of all Pennsylvanians. Everyday, archaeological sites are destroyed. We hope that through the Archaeology Month events, more Pennsylvanians become aware of this part of our history and work to protect our endangered re-sources. 

Note: the following event listings are organized by region. 

Northeast

Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - Forks of the Delaware Chapter 14
Event:  Chapter Monthly Meeting.
Date:  Thursday, 4 October.
Time:  7:30 PM
Contact:  Philip Perazio, Phone: 570-402-7330, Email: kittarch@sunlink.net. 
Description:
Program of archaeological interest. Details and di-rections can be found at Chapter 14's web page at the Siftings web site - www.siftings.com. 

Event:  A trip to the City Island excavation in Har-risburg will be organized. 
Date:  Saturday, 29 September.
Time:  All day. Departure time 8:30 AM. 
Contact:  Philip Perazio, Phone: 570-402-7330, Email: kittarch@sunlink.net. 
Description:
A trip by rented van and/or carpool will be organ-ized to visit the Archaeology Month excavations at City Island (see PHMC announcement, below). Assembly point will be the Palmer Township Mu-nicipal Complex (see Chapter 14's web page at www.siftings.com for directions. 

Event:  Excavation at the Brodhead Site.
Date:  Selected Saturdays during September and October
Time:  9 AM - 3 PM
Contact:  Philip Perazio, Phone: 570-402-7330, Email: kittarch@sunlink.net or 
John Wright, Phone: 570-588-2432, Email: John_R_Wright@nps.gov 
Description:
The public is invited to visit ongoing excavations at the prehistoric Brodhead Site, in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The work is being conducted under the auspices of the Na-tional Park Service by Kutztown University and volunteers from Chapter 14. Please check with contacts listed above for exact dates and directions. 

Southeast

Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - John Shrader Chapter 21
Event:  Hay Creek Valley Historical Association’s (HCVHA) Apple Festival
Location: Joanna Furnace, Route 10 near Morgan-town, Berks County
Date:  Saturday, October 13, 2001
Time:  7 AM-4 PM
Contacts: Cathy Spohn – Phone # (610) 678-1274 (home) or (610) 205-6711; Email: cspohn@grove.iup.edu
Charles Jacob – Phone # (610) 469-9530
Description: 
John Shrader Chapter 21 will have an information stand at HCVHA’s annual Apple Festival at Jo-anna Furnace. Chapter members have been ac-tively engaged in the archaeological investigations and restoration of Joanna Furnace over many years. SPA members will provide information on archaeology, the role of the SPA, and the various projects Chapter 21 members have been involved with in addition to our work at Joanna. We will have an exhibit of the archaeological research and field schools held at Joanna Furnace. The current excavations at the hot blast engine area and casting house will be open for visitors to see. Admission is free.

SPA Chapter 21 will also have an information stand at HCVHA’s annual Fall Festival that runs from Friday, September 7 through Sunday, Sep-tember 9, also at Joanna Furnace. Admission is $5 per person over age 12 on Friday and $7 per person on Saturday and Sunday. Passes for $10 for two are available through the contacts listed above. Besides the archaeological exhibits, there will be nineteenth century crafts, antique cars and agricultural machinery, a Civil War encampment, music and other attractions. 

Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - Conejohela Chap-ter 28, SPA, Inc.
Event:  Exhibit - “The People Before We Were Here” 
Location: Conestoga Area Historical Society 
Museum, 49 Kendig Rd., Conestoga (Lancaster 
County) PA. 
Date:  All month (Through Dec 16, 2001) Open Saturdays and Sundays only, 1 PM - 4 PM
Contact:  Phone (717) 872-1699 for more details
Description:
Guest curated by Conestoga Chapter 28, S.P.A., this exhibit takes a look at the native people of the area surrounding Washington Boro, often referred to as the “Heart of Archaeology” in Pennsylvania. Along with many artifacts are displays of the area’s rock art, information about local Indian paths and Indian Treaties signed at Conestoga Indian Town, a door from the infamous Lancaster County Jail—site of the Conestoga Indian Massa-cre, a simulated archaeological “dig”, and a rep-lica dug-out canoe. This is the most comprehen-sive display of Lancaster County’s original people to date.

Event:  Safe Harbor Petroglyph Day, Safe Harbor Petroglyph sites
Location: Safe Harbor (Lancaster County), PA
Date:  Saturday, October 6, 2001 (Rain date Oc-tober 13), Noon to 6 PM 
Contact:  For more information call (717) 252-4177, email Susquekal@aol.com, or visit the Friends of the Safe Harbor Petro-glyphs Website at: 
Description:
Members of  Conestoga Chapter 28, S.P.A. will be on hand at the Safe Harbor Petroglyphs to guide visitors to the what may be the largest existing concentration of Na-tive American rock art in the northeast United States.  Access to the rocks is by canoe, kayak, or small boat only. 

Event:  Artifact Identification Day at Conestoga Area Historical Society Museum 
Location:  49 Kendig Rd., Conestoga (Lancaster County), PA 
Date:  Saturday, October 20, 2001, 10 AM - 4 PM 
Contact:  Phone (717) 872-1699 for more de-tails.
Description:
Members of  Conestoga Chapter 28, S.P.A. will be on hand with their own artifact collections and will be able to help identify artifacts brought by the public (Just like a prehistoric “Antiques Road-show”!)

Central

The PHMC Commonwealth Archaeology Program and the City of Harrisburg
Event:  Archaeology Month on City Island 2001
Date:  Wednesday, 19 September through Fri-day, 5 October
Time:  9:00AM to 4:00 PM daily.
Contact:  See below. 
Description:
Come join us for the Mid-State’s annual celebra-tion of the buried past on City Island, in downtown Harrisburg.  This year’s program will be open to the public from Wednesday afternoon, September the 19th, through Friday, October the 5th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.  Excavations will continue in the 2000 excavation block, where we will be em-phasizing the archaeological investigation of this well preserved, stratified site.  This year we will be examining the buried Archaic levels, including a deep section to look at the Middle Archaic occupation zone.  Our experimental archaeology section features reconstructed Native American features, including a dwelling, a smokehouse/keyhole facil-ity,  and a dugout canoe.  There will also be exhi-bitions of flint knapping, pottery-making, and other demonstrations of Native technology.  In addition, our field lab this year will feature some new high-tech imaging of artifacts. 

The project welcomes casual visitors, and formal tours for school groups can be arranged on week days.  Much of our work is done by volunteers! If you’re interested in volunteering, visiting the site, or arranging a school tour, please provide us with your name, address, phone, and email, and mail it to us at PHMC/BHP,  PO Box 1026, Harrisburg, Pa, 17108-1026. We will mail out information for the 2001 program in mid-summer.  See you on the Island!!

Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - Bald Eagle Chap-ter 24
Event:  The Bald Eagle Archaeological Society (BEAS) will be participating in the Clear-water Conservancy’s annual Spring Creek Day, to be held at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Location: Puddintown Road, State College. 
Date:  Sunday, September 16 
Time:  1:00-4:00 p.m.
Contact:  For information on additional BEAS activities, contact Mary Alice Graetzer at 814-238-5239.
Description:
BEAS will have information on archaeology and displays on several projects in the vicinity. 

Southwest

Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - Somerset Chapter 20.
Event:  Somerset County Archaeology Days
Location:  Stoystown Lions Park, Stoystown, Pa.
Date:  Friday Oct. 5 & Saturday Oct. 6, 2001
Contact:  Brian L. Fritz, 236 Fritz Rd. Stoystown, Pa. 15563, 814-893-0175, http://www.shol.com/spa20/.
Description:
Discover the prehistoric Indians that once lived at Stoystown Lions Park.  School groups and the general public are welcome to join members of the Somerset Archaeology Society for two days of archaeological excavation.  We will be digging several test holes hoping to find evidence of the prehistoric people who once lived in the Stony Creek Valley.  Visitors can help dig, screen for ar-tifacts, catalog artifacts, and process soil flotation samples through our soil washing tank.  Bring your own lunch and drinks.  This is a free event, in celebration of Pennsylvania Archaeology Month, where every one, young and old, is welcome.

Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - Westmoreland Chapter 23
Event:  Tour of the Consol Site
Date:  October 13, 2001 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Contact:  Judy Duritsa at 724-836-0895.
Description:
In addition to SPA members, invitations will be sent to local historical societies and university groups to help foster archaeological awareness in our region. Interested parties may contact the Quemahoning site for information and directions. Chapter members will guide the tour, answer questions, and give a brief history of the site with a display of artifacts. 

Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology, Edinboro University of PA

Event:  Open House, Fort LeBoeuf Museum
Location: Waterford, PA
Date:  Every Saturday and Sunday in October
Time:  Noon? 4:00 PM
Contact:  Dr. Renata B. Wolynec, (814)732?2570
Description: 
Archaeological displays at the museum include remains from the beaver trade, WPA excavations in the late 1930's, and Eagle Hotel excavations conducted by Edinboro University Archaeological Field Studies from 1975 through 1987.  Of special local interest is a replica of the only known original of Celeron's lead plate and a highly detailed model of an Iroquois village. There is no admis-sion charge.

Event:  Open House,  excavations near the Yel-low House, Battles Farmstead Museums of Rural Life
Location: Girard, PA 
Date:  Every Tuesday and Thursday morning in October, weather permitting
Time:  9:45 ? 11:45 AM
Contact:  Dr. Renata B. Wolynec, (814)732?2570
Description:
The public is invited to observe students enrolled in Archaeological Field Studies as they search for evidence for a smokehouse and granary. 

Event:  Lecture - "Teaching Children About Ar-chaeology is Not a Trivial Pursuit" 
Location: AR/SCI 106, Main Campus, Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA
Date:  Wednesday,  October 3
Time:  4:00 ? 5:30 PM
Contact:  Dr. Renata B. Wolynec, (814)732?2570
Description:
The presentation will focus on the public archae-ology education movement nationally and in the commonwealth.  The audience will have an oppor-tunity to participate in selected lesson plans from a national archaeology curriculum as well as learn about resources available for use by teachers in the commonwealth.

Event:  Lecture - "The Archaeological Past in Jeopardy"
Location: AR/SCI 106, Main Campus, Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA
Date:  Wednesday, October 24
Time:  4:00 ? 5:30 PM 
Contact:  Dr. Renata B. Wolynec, (814)732?2570
Description: 
The discussion and activities will center around the video "Silent Witness: Protecting American In-dian Archaeological Heritage," narrated by Robert Redford and produced by the National Park Ser-vice as part of the Parks As classrooms Project.

Christine Davis Consultants, Inc.
Event:  Archaeology in the Outfield: Exhibit at PNC Park
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Date:  Group appointments during Archaeology Month or by appointment
Time:  Schedule appointment (412-826-0443)
Contact:  Christine Davis
Description:
CDC staff will conduct private Guided Tours of the PNC Park’s Archaeology Exhibit during Archae-ology Month. This permanent exhibit in Pitts-burgh’s new baseball ballpark, Home of the Pi-rates, showcases the excavations performed be-fore the sports facility was constructed.  The ex-hibit features four sections; 1) Rags to Riches, the story of General William Robinson; 2) Twin Cities, the story of Pittsburgh and Allegheny City; 3) Wild West, the Native American story; and 4) Unearth-ing the Past, the archaeologist’s story.

SPA TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Paul Cowin reports that a total of 531 memberships were received for the 2001 sub-scription to the journal.  The figures break down into the following categories:

   303  Active                       ($20)
       6  Sustaining                 ($39)
     25  Family                      ($25)
     77  Life  * 
       2  Foreign                    ($30)
   101  U.S. Institutions       ($30)
     10   Foreign Institutions  ($40)
* Life members include 47 Pennsylvanians, 27 people from 16 other states, 2 Canadians and one with an unknown address.

Sustaining members for 2001:
Melissa Diamonti,  State College, PA
Lewis G.  Baldwin,  Clearwater, Florida
Mary Alice Graetzer,  State College, PA
Charles Holzinger, Columbia
William McIntyre, Havre de Grace, Maryland
Marjorie Johnson, Honey Brook PA(?).

OBITUARIES
Judith Ann Bartlow, a  member of Westmoreland  Archaeological Society, and the  SPA,  passed away  this spring.   Judy was a charter member of Westmoreland Chapter 23.   She worked on several chapter digs as well as some independ-ent work.  Chapter 23 made a  donation to the Elmer Erb Fund in memory of Judy Bartlow. 

In Memory of SPA Life Member Jacob Lloyd Grimm IV
Jacob "Jake" Lloyd Grimm, 77, of Ligonier, died Monday, June 25, 2001.  A pharmacist, he owned and operated stores in Ligonier from 1954 to 1986.  During World War II, he served as a co-pilot on a B-17 flying fortress with the 15th Air Force.  After World War II, he entered the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1950. His avocation was  archaeology and he was involved with the restoration of Fort Ligonier for many years, serving as director of archaeology and as the museum's first curator. His manuscript, "Archaeological Investigation of Fort Ligonier 1960-1965" was published by the Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh. He was also the first director of archaeology at Hannastown. Other positions included president of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology; research associate, Carnegie Museum; historian, Aviation Cadet Class 44-E (Western Flying Training Command); archivist, Elmer H. Grimm Sr. Pharmacy Museum at the University of Pittsburgh; and archivist, 483rd Bombardment Group Association. His publication, "Heros of the 483rd" is a history of all the combat crews in his World War II bomb group. Jake and his bomber crew, along with their wives, were guests of the government of Hungary in 1986 and again in 1992 after Hungary became a democracy. They were the first American veterans of World War II to have a reunion in Hungary. 

He has received recognition in several areas, including the Archey Award, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology; fellow, Company of Military Historians; Community Service Award, Westmoreland County Community College; an honorary Doctor of Science degree from St. Vincent College, Latrobe; the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy; and the Silver Wings Award from the 483rd Bombardment Group Association. Jake and his wife, Beverly, received the Eagle Award from Aviation Cadet Class 44-E. A plaque recognizing his contributions to Air Force history is displayed at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Jake and his wife Beverly were life members of the SPA.  Jake was also a founding member of the Society for Historical Archaeology and a member of the Westmoreland County Historical Society. In additon to Beverly, he is survived by two sons, Jacob L. Grimm V of Tampa, Fla., and Barry J. Grimm of Ligonier.  Jake was dedicated to the conservation and preservation of Pennsylvania Archaeology and designated the Society for 
Pennsylvania Archaeology and the Museum of Aviation, 483rd Bombardment Group Exhibit, Warner Robins, GA for memorial donations.

Jacob L. Grimm IV
Memorial Donations
The  Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology

Ron & Faith Baird

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Coslett 3282 S.E. River Vista Drive,  Port Lucie, FL  34952-5927

Jean Case,Loyalhanna Realty  201 S. Market Street Ligonier, PA  15658-1215

Paul & Verna Cowin 116 Thornwood Drive, Butler, PA 16001-3442

Gary & Helen Echard 3874 Lakedale Drive, Hilliard, OH  43026

Wayne & Ann Guenther 1209 Wall Avenue, Clairton  PA

Robert L. Grimm Agnes M. Rash 405 Arden Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428

The Cox Family c/o Audrey Kozain Box 36, 42 Cleveland Ave., Manor, PA 15665 

Dr. John L. Harrington, M.D. 2 Second Ave., Apt. #2,  Warren, PA 16365

Paula Hasbach 4483 Country Club Drive, Pittsburgh, PA  15236-4805 

Dean Jobe 281 Irving Street Johnstown, PA  15905

Ray C. Kinsey 1306 Kinsey Farm Road, Ligonier, PA 15658-2272 

Elise C. Tacke 401 Framklin Street, Ligonier, PA  15658

James & Ann Snyder 200 S. Highlands Ave, Avon Park, Fl  33825 

Eileen Stouppe 104 N. Market Street, Ligonier, PA  15658

Helen M. Wilson  700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA  15243-2040

Tom Vallana 220 W. Ridge Avenue, Derry, PA 15627

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REFERENCE CORNER
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ISBN   0-89789-801-X  paperback, $22.00.
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Published 10/30/01
To order:  1-800-225-5800; or
www.greenwood.com, or Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 88 Post Road West, P O Box 5007, Westport CT  06881-5007.

CHAPTER NEWS

In 2002, the Westmoreland Archaeological Society Chap-ter 23 will celebrate it’s  twenty-fifth anniversary as a chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc.

The SPA secretary is asking all chapters to locate its charter and provide a safe and accessible location for it. 

The charter should be protected with acid free materials

Conejohela, Chapter 28, S.P.A. is “guest cura-tor” of "The People Before We Were Here", a year-long exhibit at the ConestogaArea Historical Society Museum, Lancaster County. 

The exhibit presents the story of the original in-habitant of the area surrounding Washington Boro, often referred to as the" Heart of Archae-ology" in Pennsylvania. Along with many arti-facts are displays of the area's rock art, local In-dian paths, villages, and trading posts, treaties signed at Conestoga Indian Town, a door attrib-uted to the infamous original Lancaster County Jail--site of the Conestoga Indian Massacre, a simulated archaeological "dig", and a replica dug-out canoe, making it the most comprehen-sive exhibit pertaining to Lancaster County's Native People to date. Conejohela Chapter 28 was approached by the Conestoga Area Histori-cal Society to share its members’ knowledge of the area’s prehistory and provide expertise in archaeological methods. Nearly all material on display is on loan from Conejohela members.  The exhibit opened April 21 and continues through Dec 16, 2001. The museum, located at 49 Kendig Rd., Conestoga (LancasterCounty), PA., is open 1PM - 4 PM, Saturdays and Sun-days only,  Phone (717) 872-1699 for more de-tails.

 Conejohela, Chapter 26, has also received word that the SPA has been awarded a PHMC Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $4,800 to help fund the Chapter’s Safe Harbor Petroglyph Recording Project. This project, to be completed by October, 2002, will produce charts and related information comprising the first complete record of the actual shapes, sizes, ori-entations, and locations of all known carvings on six rock art sites at Safe Harbor (Lancaster County). While the many of the petroglyphs were documented by Donald Cadzow of the (then) PHC in 1934, no complete record of the carvings has ever been compiled. Recent inves-tigation has indicated that these sites may be the most significant concentration of  Native American rock art still in existence in the north-eastern United States.

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