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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. Society for Pennsylvania
Archaeology
Join an SPA Chapter!
Allegheny Chapter #1 meets the first Tuesday
of the month, February through December, at the Kresge Theater, Grace
Library Building, Carlow College, 3333
Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland). Meeting time: 7:30
p.m. Parking at the top of the hill, please request a parking
pass from a chapter representative. For membership
information contact: Amanda Valko, 116 E. Englewood Avenue, New
Castle, PA 16105, Phone: 724-654-2744 (H) or 412-269-7959
(W), email: avalko@mbakercorp.com
Chapter Representative: Jason Espino, 132 6th Street,
Oakmont,
PA 15139, Phone: 412-828-6446 (H) or 412-585-0124,
email: jasonespino@hotmail.com
Andaste Chapter #5 meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Bradford County Library. Chapter Representative: Sylvia L. Wilson (570) 297-2232 North Central Chapter #8 meets on the second Monday of
the month, October through April, at 7 p.m., at the Lycoming Co.
Historical Museum, 858 W. 4th St., Williamsport. Chapter
Representative: Robin Van Auken, (570) 916-0026, RobinVanAuken@gmail.com Frances Dorrance Chapter #11 meets
monthly at Duryea Municipal Building and on the last tuesday of the
month, March through November at the Conrail Site. Call for current
information. Chapter Representative: Ted Baird (717)
842-2708, tedbaird@verizon.net Forks of the Delaware Chapter #14 meets at
the Palmer Township Library, Easton, Pa. on the first Thursday of each
month. Call for information. Chapter Representative: Gary
Weiland glprsrw@enter.net Conomoch Chapter #16 Currently
inactive Chapter
Contact: Terry Werner 1316 Good Street, Johnstown, PA 15905 Paul R. Stewart Chapter #19 Currently
inactive. Chapter Contact: Jean Zimmerman (724)
627-7489 Somerset County Archaeology Society Chapter #20 meets the last Tuesday of the month, March through November, at the Somerset County Historical Center, 10649 Somerset Pike (Rt. 985), Somerset, PA 15501 (814) 445-6077. Meeting time: 7:00 p.m. Our meeting location occasionally changes to places of archaeological and historical interest. Chapter web page. For membership information contact: Fred Veigh, 419 Stahl Rd. Apt. 2, Somerset, PA 15501 (814) 443-0808. John Shrader Chapter #21 meets on the 1st Wedensday each month at 7:30 p.m., at the Joanna Furnace, Berks County, PA Chapter Representative: Cathy Spohn, (610) 678-1274 Email: cspohn@state.pa.us Ohio Valley Chapter #22 meets the second Wednesday of the month, excluding July and August at the Butler Area Public Library, 281 N. McKean Street, Butler PA at 7:00 p.m. in the basement meeting room. For membership information contact: Lanny Vavro, 304 Westbrook Drive, Butler, PA 16001 (724) 283-5619. Chapter Representative: Ginger Dlutowski, 105 Woodlawn Road, Butler, PA 16001 (724) 482-2105, gined@zoominternet.net Westmoreland Archaeological Society Chapter #23 meets the third Wednesday of the month, January through November at the Unity Township Municipal Building, Beatty, Pa, 0.2 miles north of Rt 30 in Unity Twp. Meeting time: 7:00 p.m. For membership information contact: Tom Vallana tomvall@helicon.net. Chapter Representative: Bob Oshnock oshnock@wpa.net Bald Eagle Archaeological Society Chapter #24
meets
on the 3rd Wedensday of the month at the MRL building, Penn State
University Campus in State College, PA. Call for current information.
Chaper Representative: Mary Alice Graetzer (814)
238-5239 Cumberland Valley Chapter #27 meets on the
2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at the Renfrew Museum and Park,
1010 E. Main Street Waynesboro, PA. Chapter Representative:
Pandy Yeakle (717) 597-3215 Conejohela Chapter #28 meets on the 3rd Sunday of each
month at 1:00 p.m. Nov.- March, 4:00 p.m. April - Oct., at the Lower
Windsor Township Municipal Building, 8 miles south of
Wrightsville, York County, on route 624. Conejohela Chapter 28
serves Lancaster and York counties. Chapter Representative:
Paul Nevin (717) 252-4177 chapter28SPA@aol.com North Fork Chapter #29 meets the third Friday of each month at 7:00 pm at the 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. The Chapter offers many interesting activities to its members including monthly presentations about archaeology and related fields, archaeological investigations, and field trip opportunities. Membership information is on the North Fork Chapter web page and Chapter Representative Ken Burkett at (814) 365-5563 or burken@adelphia.net The Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc.,
the parent archaeological society, meets annually at announced
places. Membership in the
SPA is highly recommended. Dues are $20 per year
for individuals. Membership
entitles one to receive The Pennsylvania Archaeologist twice a
year. For additional information contact: Society for
Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc.,
P.O. Box 10287, Pittsburgh PA 15232-0287. |
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