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.
ALLEGHENY
CHAPTER #1
Hatfield
site excavation Open House on October 3, 17 and 31.
Excavations begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at
approximately 4:00 p.m. The site is
located in Washington County. Please
contact
Jason Espino via phone (412-585-0124) or e-mail (jasonespino@hotmail.com)
to make arrangements if you are
interested in visiting.
NORTHCENTRAL
CHAPTER #8
Join
Northcentral Chapter 8
and observe Pennsylvania Archaeology Day at the Muncy Heritage Park and
Nature
Trail (Pepper Street, Muncy) on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 9 a.m.
until 1
p.m. Public archaeology is a hands-on
way to introduce individuals and families, including children, to
history and
the importance of preservation. Sponsored by the NCC8 and Muncy
Historical
Society. On the web at: www.PennArchaeology.com
FRANCES
DORRANCE CHAPTER #11
On
September 19, 2009 the chapter will be
setting up a working display at the Pittston Riverfest again. Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain
date: September 20th.
The
Frances Dorrance Chapter 11, SPA will be
holding an Open House/Picnic for the public and chapter members on
October 11,
2009. Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Normal
Site 36LU169 (Sunday) research/work
continues with the favorable weather at hand.
Chapter
will hold its public meeting October
27, 2009 at the Duryea Community Boro Building, Main Street, Duryea, Pa. Time: 7 p.m.
For
more information contact Edythe
Gozdiskowski at elgozdiski@yahoo.com.
OHIO
VALLEY CHAPTER #22
Ohio
Valley Chapter #22 will
have a display case focusing on their excavations at the Shaw House at
the
Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean
Street,
Butler, PA. The chapter
excavations took place in the 90s at the Shaw House in Butler and
uncovered the
location of an outdoor kitchen/laundry area plus the outhouse. The display is available during regular
library hours of 8:30 a.m – 9 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 9
p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday.
BALD EAGLE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, CHAPTER 24
On
Sunday, October 4 from
noon to 5 p.m. the Bald Eagle Archaeological Society, Chapter 24, will
have an
information table and demonstration at the annual Spring Creek Day at
the
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 614 Puddintown Rd., State College. For details contact Mary Alice Graetzer,
(814)238-5239, rxg8@psu.edu.
The
Bald Eagle
Archaeological Society, SPA Chapter 24, will meet on Wednesday, October
14, at
7:30 p.m. in Room 250 of the Materials Research Lab on the Penn State
campus in
State College. The speaker, Staci
Spertzel of Heberling Associates, will talk about research at a
rockshelter in
southeastern Ohio. Visitors are
welcome. For more information contact
Mary Alice Graetzer at 814-238-5239 or rxg8@ps.edu.
CUMBERLAND
VALLEY CHAPTER #27
Ongoing
excavation at the Ebbert Spring site in Greencastle on Sundays, open to
the
public.
Month
long
artifact display at the Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library in
Greencastle.
Artifact
display
at Tayamentasachta, A Center for Environmental Studies, in Greencastle
during
their Apple Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Bus
tour of about
45 members of the Wilson College Institute of Retired Persons will
visit the
Ebbert Spring site on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
President
Doug Stine
will speak to the Greencastle Senior Citizens' Center about archaeology
on
Friday, October 2, 2009
For
more
information contact Pandy Yeakle at yeakle5411@comcast.net.
Download
.pdf version of the October 2009 Poster
Archaeology Month Sponsors
Many 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
PennArchaeologyMonth.org
