Geneseo invites anyone interested in learning basic field methods in archaeology to take part in the summer field school this summer in Bristol, NY. The course emphasizes hands-on learning. There is a pre-requisite of intro to archaeology, but this year we are willing to wave it. Students will be trained in basic excavation, stratigraphic analysis, […]
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Workshops from the French & Indian War Society at Lake George, Inc. (2024)
The French & Indian War Society at Lake George, Inc. will sponsor five enrichment workshops at the Fort William Henry Museum and/or the Fort William Henry Conference Center (48 Canada St. Lake George, NY). The program also serves as a fund raiser for the not-for-profit society. Classes are “in person,” no Zoom. Participants shall receive […]
Ithaca City Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn about the gravestones of the free African Americans and formerly enslaved African Americans in the Ithaca City Cemetery as we walk through various sections of this 16-acre municipal cemetery and green space. Sunday, October 15 @ 2 pm Meet at the main entrance gates to the Ithaca City Cemetery on University Avenue. Street parking […]
Annual meeting of the Eastern States Archaeological Federation
Ocean City, Maryland, October 26-29 Alerting NYSAA and NYAC members of the upcoming ESAF meeting in Ocean City, Maryland: https://esaf-archeology.org/annual-meeting.html The meeting includes optional tours on Thursday, and organized sessions on Paleoindian and southern New England archaeology scheduled for Friday and Remote Sensing session on Saturday. Dr. Julia King is the keynote speaker for the […]
The Funk Foundation Research Grant
2023-2024 The Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation, Inc., announces its 2023-2024 grant application and funding cycle for research grants of up to $2,500. The Funk Foundation supports archaeological research conducted in New York State or on archaeological collections from New York State. Grants can be used to support small stand-alone archaeological research projects or […]