Topics Related to Public Archaeology

As you are now, so once was I: The Historic Cemetery Landscape of the North Carolina Coast

cpage2 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:47:45 +0000

As you are now, so once was I: The Historic Cemetery Landscape of the North Carolina Coast cpage2 Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:47

Tue, Oct 18 2022, 1 - 2pm

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Presenter: Melissa Timo, Historic Cemetery Specialist, NC Office of State Archaeology

North Carolina’s coast has some of the oldest historic cemeteries in the state. From death’s heads to grave houses to Gullah Geechee influences, this region has a bevy of unique and special funerary traditions visitors can explore. Unfortunately, these landscapes face their own challenges as well.

Join Melissa Timo, Historic Cemetery Specialist for the NC Office of State Archaeology, as she discusses cemetery traditions along the North Carolina coast from the 18th through early 20th centuries. Also, learn how the NC Office of State Archaeology is documenting and preserving these cemeteries in the face of adverse effects from climate change, sea level rise, and development.

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NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

Our Community, Our Heritage Genealogy Fair

cpage2 — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:20:56 +0000

Our Community, Our Heritage Genealogy Fair cpage2 Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:20

Sat, Oct 8 2022, 10am - 3pm

Learn about resources and programs for exploring and preserving family history. Presentation Topics include historic cemetery care, locating abandoned grave sites, using land records, maps and mapping tools, African American genealogy, Rosenwald schools, and Family quilt stories and preservation.

Welcome and Keynote lecture presented by OSA Historic Cemetery Specialist Melissa Timo.

This event is hosted by the Lincoln County Public Library.

Lincoln Cultural Center
403 E Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Cost

Free!

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Lincoln County Public Library

A Time for Science Expo

cpage2 — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:30:59 +0000

A Time for Science Expo cpage2 Mon, 09/19/2022 - 08:30

Sat, Oct 1 2022, 10am - 2pm

Join us for the 6th annual A Time for Science Expo. Every year over 40 exhibitors from all over Eastern North Carolina set up at The Museum to provide exciting, hands-on activities for learners of all ages. It's time to get excited about science in downtown Greenville.

Queen Anne's Revenge project archaeologists and conservators will be there with activities and information. Stop by and see them!

This event is hosted by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

A Time for Science
729 Dickinson Avenue
Greenville, NC 27834

Cost

Free!

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NC Museum of Natural Sciences

NC Archaeological Society Fall Dig

cpage2 — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:20:46 +0000

NC Archaeological Society Fall Dig cpage2 Wed, 09/14/2022 - 11:20

Mon, Oct 10 2022, 8:30am - Sat, Oct 15 2022, 4pm

The North Carolina Archaeological Society will be partnering with the NC Office of State Archaeology, the Research Laboratories of Archaeology at UNC-CH, and Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site to offer a hands-on archaeological experience for NCAS members. This fieldwork is planned for October 10th – 15th 2022 (Monday through Saturday), with the NCAS Annual Fall meeting being held at Town Creek on Saturday, October 15th, coinciding with International Archeology Day and the final day of excavations. Please join us for our business meeting, speakers, guided site tours, and lunch!

The specific research goal of the excavations will be to investigate an area north of the palisaded portion of Town Creek where a 2014 magnetometer survey indicated the potential for numerous subsurface features. Due to the lack of systematic archaeological excavations in this part of the site, little is known about how this area was used and how it relates to the core of the site to the south. The planned investigations have the potential to help us learn what activities were taking place outside the palisade, and how they relate to the overall trajectory of American Indian history at Town Creek. In this first phase of field work, the primary goal will be to expose, document, and map any intact features.

We invite current NCAS members to participate in the excavations. Activities for which help is needed include digging, sifting soil to recover artifacts, troweling, and mapping with a laser transit. Archaeologists will be available to train participants in field methods, so no previous experience is required. Come for the whole week or just an afternoon! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Douglas Hill.

Excavations will begin daily at 8:30 am and continue until 4:00pm. In case of inclement weather bring rain gear. Canopies will be on site. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing that can get dirty and bring gloves and camping chairs if needed. Food and lodging will NOT be provided, but free on-site tent camping is available. The camping area has a large fire pit, ample firewood, and a spigot, but no power.

This event is hosted by the North Carolina Archaeological Society

Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site
509 Town Creek Mound Rd
Mt. Gilead, NC 27306

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NC Archaeological Society

Archaeology Month

Workshop

Public Archaeology

Archaeological Stewardship in North Carolina: What? Why? and How?

cpage2 — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:36:26 +0000

Archaeological Stewardship in North Carolina: What? Why? and How? cpage2 Tue, 09/13/2022 - 13:36

Tue, Oct 18 2022, 7 - 8pm

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Presenter: I. Randolph Daniel, Jr., Professor and Chair of Department of Anthropology, East Carolina University

The archaeological record represents the material remains of the history of the human species. It is irreplaceable. Acknowledging that fact, professional archaeologists have adopted “stewardship” as the core principle of archaeological ethics. Following that core principle, professional archaeologists are both caretakers of and advocates for the archaeological record. In this presentation, Dr. Daniel will define archaeological stewardship, discuss why it is important, and encourage its continued development in North Carolina. Regarding this last point, good stewardship involves the cooperation of professional archaeologists and the general public — particularly including descendant communities and the artifact-collecting community alike.

About our Presenter

Randy Daniel is Professor and Chair of the anthropology department at East Carolina University where he has worked since 1996. He received his PhD in 1994 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research interests include the archaeology of prehistoric hunter-gatherers in the Southeastern United States, particularly hunter-gatherer adaptations at the end of the last Ice Age. His methodological specializations include stone tool analysis, spatial analysis, and hunter-gatherer settlement systems. Publications related to that research have appeared in three books, several book chapters, and in journals including American Antiquity, Current Research in the Pleistocene, Southeastern Archaeology, and North Carolina Archaeology. He is also the recipient of the 1999 C.B. Moore Award for Excellence in Archaeology by a Young Scholar in Southeastern Studies by the Lower Mississippi Survey & Peabody Museum, Harvard.

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NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Submerged NC: Maritime Archaeology - Discovering and Exploring Shipwrecks

cpage2 — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:32:45 +0000

Submerged NC: Maritime Archaeology - Discovering and Exploring Shipwrecks cpage2 Thu, 07/29/2021 - 09:32

Thu, Oct 7 2021, 4 - 5pm

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Presenter: Shannon Ricles, Education and Outreach Coordinator, NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

America’s greatest museum of our past as a seafaring nation lies on the bottom of our nation’s ocean, seas, lakes, and rivers. That heritage is a legacy of thousands of years of settlement, exploration, immigration, harvesting the bounty of the sea, and creating coastal communities and maritime traditions. Shipwrecks offer an exciting window into the study and preservation of our past. They are a random sampling of voyages and a record of past trade and communication. It’s almost as if they are frozen in time, giving a fresh perspective on history and acting as valuable classrooms. Archaeology is the study of the ancient and recent past, and maritime archaeology offers a rare glimpse into these submerged historical resources and the landscape that surrounds them.

Join Shannon Ricles, Education and Outreach Coordinator for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to dive into maritime archaeology. Explore its early beginnings, and learn about maritime archaeology as a career. Discover how technology has changed the tools used to explore shipwrecks, while you dive into the waters off North Carolina. Learn how NOAA and partners work to conserve and protect submerged historical resources and grasp the significance of a World War II battlefield located just off the North Carolina coast. Hear how maritime archaeologists and technology discovered three shipwrecks that give us greater insight into World War II’s Battle of the Atlantic.

Preview a free STEM curriculum guide designed to help students understand maritime archaeology. Activities in the guide explore ships through time, the people of maritime archeology, the tools they use, and shipwreck ethics and conservation. This free curriculum guide, Maritime Archaeology – Discovering and Exploring Shipwrecks is designed for grades 6-12.

Although this webinar is aimed at educators, anyone interested in attending is welcome to join us!

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NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

Underwater Archaeology

Submerged NC: Where the Water is Shallow, and the Current is Strong - Stone Fish Weirs of the Eastern Woodlands

cpage2 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:51:46 +0000

Submerged NC: Where the Water is Shallow, and the Current is Strong - Stone Fish Weirs of the Eastern Woodlands cpage2 Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:51

Tue, Aug 17 2021, 1 - 2pm

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Presenter: Dr. David Cranford, Assistant State Archaeologist, NC Office of State Archaeology

Though often overlooked, stone fish weirs are relatively common archaeological features in many swift-flowing rivers and streams above the fall-line across the eastern United States. Often seen as "V" or "W"-shaped stone alignments, these highly efficient fishing structures were used extensively throughout the pre-colonial and historic periods, some potentially dating back millennia and represent an important part of our cultural landscape.

For a variety of reasons, stone fish weirs have received only intermittent attention from the archaeological community and are rarely the focus of systematic surveys. New improvements in the quality and accessibility of satellite-based imagery, like Google Earth, have made the identification and recording of fish weir sites possible on a regional scale.

Join David Cranford to learn about the many different types of fish weirs that can be found worldwide and how their shapes help determine where they are located. Learn about archaeological approaches to studying fish weir sites and hear about some of the initial findings and insights of the North Carolina Fish Weir Archaeological Project that has documented more than 800 potential fish weirs.

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NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

The Science of Archaeology

cpage2 — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:16:16 +0000

The Science of Archaeology

elise.carroll@dncr.nc.gov

cpage2 Mon, 03/15/2021 - 15:16

Elise Carroll

Mon, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 17 2021, All day

Did you know archaeology is considered a science? From the mountains to the coast, archaeologists in North Carolina rely on a variety of scientific approaches and technological advances to examine our state’s rich history and preserve it for future generations. Join the NC Office of State Archaeology for a virtual exploration of terrestrial and underwater archaeology throughout North Carolina’s unique landscapes! Learn about the tools we use to investigate and document the lives of people whose voices can no longer be heard and how we protect our state’s vibrant and diverse past.

This week-long virtual event will take place April 12-16 on our Facebook page and website. Then join us on Zoom on Saturday, April 17 at 1:00pm for an interactive conversation with OSA archaeologists as they compare the scientific approaches in land and underwater archaeology!

Visit the Science of Archaeology page!

Cost

FREE!

Office of State Archaeology

Digital

Public Archaeology

POSTPONED-NCAS Spring Dig at Town Creek Indian Mound

cpage2 — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:31:28 +0000

POSTPONED-NCAS Spring Dig at Town Creek Indian Mound cpage2 Wed, 02/26/2020 - 12:31

Wed, Apr 15 2020, All day

In light of Governor Cooper’s state of emergency declaration and guidance regarding canceling or postponing large gatherings in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, this event has been postponed. While we are disappointed not to be able to offer this experience, the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff is always our first priority. When this event is rescheduled, we will announce new dates in the future.

For up to date information on other upcoming events, please visit our website and social media channels. More information on health precautions can be found at the NCDHHS website at ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus.

The North Carolina Archaeological Society is partnering with the NC Office of State Archaeology and Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site to offer a hands-on archaeological experience for NCAS members! The specific research goal of this project is to investigate an area north of the palisaded portion of the site where, due to the lack of archaeological investigations in this part of the site, little is known about how this area was used and how it relates to the core of the site to the south. In this first phase of fieldwork, the primary goal will be to expose, document, and map any intact archaeological features.

We invite current NCAS members to participate (join or renew). Activities for which help is needed include digging, sifting soil to recover artifacts, troweling, and mapping with a laser transit. Archaeologists will be available to train participants in field methods so no previous experience is required! To register, please fill out the survey below.

Excavations will begin daily at 8:30 am and continue until 4:00 pm. In case of inclement weather, please bring rain gear. Canopies will be on site. Please wear comfortable outdoor clothing that can get dirty and bring gloves and camping chairs if needed. Food and lodging will NOT be provided, but free on-site tent camping is available. The camping area has a large fire pit, ample firewood, and a spigot, but no power. Other local accommodations include Uwharrie Cabins, Ellerbe Springs B&B, and Quality Inn Albemarle (704-983-6990).

Office of State Archaeology

Exhibit

Workshop

Public Archaeology

Arch in the Park: Public Archaeology Day

cpage2 — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:35:17 +0000

Arch in the Park: Public Archaeology Day cpage2 Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:35

Sat, Oct 12 2019, 11am - 2pm

What is archaeology? It’s more than just digging in the dirt! Come out to "Arch in the Park" to talk with the experts and learn all about what we do, why we do it, and how you can get involved! Activities, crafts, and fun for all ages! Learn how prehistoric peoples made their stone tools; identify artifacts from archaeological excavations; explore how underwater archaeologists study shipwrecks; discover how we preserve artifacts through conservation and gain more information through artifact reconstruction. This FREE event will take place on the event lawn at Pullen Park just west of downtown Raleigh.

Office of State Archaeology

Archaeology Month

Exhibit

Public Archaeology