Pennsylvania Archaeology Month
October 2011

Calendar of Events

       Archaeology Month is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc., and the Pennsylvania Archaeological 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 resources.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.

Explore Philly's Hidden Past, 2011!:  New Archaeological Discoveries in our Town

Discover the history beneath your feet! Hear archaeologists talk about their latest discoveries! Celebrate Pennsylvania Archaeology Month with this day-long event featuring illustrated talks, a raffle, information, and more!  FREE. No Reservations Required. Ages: 10 years to 90!

When:  Saturday, Oct. 1st. 10am-3:30pm.

Where:  National Constitution Center (Kirby Auditorium). 525 Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia, PA

Presented by the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum & Independence National Historical Park. Hosted by the National Constitution Center.  Program and Parking Information can be found at:  http://www.phillyarchaeology.org/events/hiddenpast2011.htm

The State Museum of Pennsylvania Events

Early September - Opening of the Fort Hunter exhibit at The State Museum of Pennsylvania

September 7^th through October 7^th - The State Museum Public Excavation at Fort Hunter

September 18^th - Fort Hunter Days craft event

October 2^nd - Indian Festival Days

Month of October - Tours of the Anthropology and Archaeology Gallery by the Staff Archaeologists during Archaeology Month

 

Bald Eagle Archaeological Society, Chapter 24

 

Those Who Came Before: the Archaeology of Centre County's Native Americans -- an exhibit co-sponsored by the Bald Eagle Archaeological Society and the Centre County Historical Society.  Dates:  October 1 through November 13, 2011

Time:  Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 1-4 pm.  Other hours by appointment by calling (814) 234-4779, or by email to info@centrecountyhistory.org.

Location:  Centre Furnace Mansion , 1001 E. College Avenue , State College.

 

Directions to the mansion are at http://centrecountyhistory.org/mansion/directions.html.  Events scheduled at Centre Furnace Mansion in association with the exhibit include a lecture by Dr. Dean Snow, Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University, on Archaeology in Centre County, on October 9th, a flint knapping demonstration and artifact identification on October 16th, and a lecture by Paul Raber, Senior Archaeologist at Heberling Associates, Inc., on the Mackey Run Site, a Middle and Late Archaic site in Centre County.  For further information on these events contact Mary Alice Graetzer at rxg8@psu.edu or (814) 238-5239.

 

Building on the Past -- a display based on the discovery of a 19th century ore washing facility, was developed by Heberling Associates, Inc. with the Centre County Historical Society and the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation.  The display explains the development of this technology and the achievements of ironmasters of the Valentine and Thomas families.  This exhibit will be on display at the same location, Centre Furnace Mansion, October 1 - 30, 2011.

 

Frances Dorrance Chapter 11

**Canceled** Open House and Picnic for chapter membership and the general public to be held October 9, 2011 from 10AM to 3:30PM on the Coxton Railroad property, Research Site 36Lu169 in Duryea, Pa.  For details contact Edythe l. Gozdiskowski at elgozdiskowski@yahoo.com

Visitations to Site 36LU169 are welcomed.  Please contact the chapter for an appointment. (elgozdiskowski@yahoo.com)

Chapter public meetings are held year around in the Duryea Community Building, 315 Main Street, Duryea, PA on the last Tuesday of the month from 7PM to 9PM.  Exceptions being June, July, and August when no meetings are scheduled.

**Canceled** A chapter exhibit will be found at the following event:   4TH Annual Pittston Riverfest 2011 on Kennedy Blvd. in Pittston, Pa.  10PM to 4PM on September 24, 2011.

 

Ohio Valley Chapter 22

The Ohio Valley Chapter will have an archaeology display at the Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA during the month of October.

 

Westmoreland Archaeological Society Chapter 23

The Westmoreland Archaeology Society, Chapter 23 will be sponsoring an artifact display event for the public at the Unity Township Municipal Building in Beatty, PA.  The event will be held on Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The public is encouraged to bring any of their personal arrowhead finds to the event and chapter members will identify them.

The Chapter is also inviting the public to tour the Consol site, an active archaeological dig, on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

For more information on both events contact Bob Oshnock at bob36wm100@wpa.net. 

Download .pdf version of the October 2011 Poster

Archaeology Month Sponsors

Many thanks to the organizations and businesses have made financial contributions to the Archaeology Month Fund. Their assistance is gratefully acknowledged.


There are numerous websites where you can find further information about archaeology in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Archaeological Council            
Bureau for Historic Preservation
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission  / PennsylvaniaArchaeology.com

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