Mark your calendar: the SGA’s Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday May 19th, as part of 2012 Archaeology Month celebrations. This year’s Archaeology Month theme is Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.

We will meet at Georgia Gwinnett College, which is co-sponsoring the meeting. Georgia Gwinnett College is just north of Lawrenceville, and northeast of Atlanta. Notes Catherine Long, President of the SGA, “We are grateful to Brian Thomas for his help in securing this location.”

In addition, the group will tour nearby Fort Daniel (stories on this website on Fort Daniel here; visit the Fort Daniel Foundation website here). Fort Daniel dates to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. No standing architecture remains.

To read all stories on this website about the 2012 Spring Meeting, click here. To read all stories about 2012 Archaeology Month, click here.

For the 19th year, SGA is coordinating Georgia Archaeology Month, a statewide promotion that encourages the public to learn about the archaeological resources present in our state and creates awareness about the importance of protecting Georgia’s archaeological heritage. Your help is needed to plan the activities that will be the basis of our Calendar of Events. Possible activities include site tours, workshops, excavations for the public, open houses at museums or laboratories, exhibits, and lectures.

Please join in and help celebrate Georgia Archaeology Month 2012. Your event will be included in the Calendar of Events brochure, which will be distributed statewide as well as posted on the SGA’s website (http://thesga.org). This year’s Archaeology Month theme is Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Hold an event! Join in the Fun!

Here are some suggestions for local host organizations:

Libraries—create window or lobby displays that highlight books, journals, and magazines on archaeology; partner with an archaeologist to develop special student or seniors’ programs; host lectures

Museums—develop special exhibits or let us promote your existing archaeological displays; host lectures; host living history events

Historical and Archaeological Societies—host lectures or exhibits; work with local archaeologists to provide hands-on experiences; encourage members to visit archaeological sites and exhibits during the month

Colleges and Universities—encourage faculty to join in special community programs; promote archaeology curricula and field research of faculty; if appropriate, develop exhibits for student activity centers, libraries, and other public spaces

Professional archaeologists—present a talk to the public; sponsor an open house

Help us publicize Georgia archaeology by sponsoring an event. Please respond by March 30, 2012, using this downloadable event form to ensure that your activity is included in our Calendar of Events brochure.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please write Pamela Baughman at work or home.

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