The Society for Georgia Archaeology » Archaeology Month http://thesga.org SGA site, redux Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:14:11 +0000 en hourly 1 May 19th is set for Spring Meeting http://thesga.org/2012/01/may-19th-is-set-for-spring-meeting/ http://thesga.org/2012/01/may-19th-is-set-for-spring-meeting/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:52:34 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10274 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. In addition, the group will tour Fort Daniel, which dates to the late 18th and early 19th centuries.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/01/may-19th-is-set-for-spring-meeting/feed/ 0 Host an event for Georgia Archaeology Month, May 2012 http://thesga.org/2012/01/host-an-event-for-georgia-archaeology-month-may-2012/ http://thesga.org/2012/01/host-an-event-for-georgia-archaeology-month-may-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:16:57 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10226 Plan an event anywhere in the state for Archaeology Month in spring 2012! This story links to a form you can download and fill out to get your event listed in the SGA's Calendar of Events brochure, which is distributed around the state, and beyond. Activities of all sorts are encouraged!]]> http://thesga.org/2012/01/host-an-event-for-georgia-archaeology-month-may-2012/feed/ 0 Archaeology Month 2011 SGA meeting weekend a success http://thesga.org/2011/06/archaeology-month-2011-sga-meeting-weekend-a-success/ http://thesga.org/2011/06/archaeology-month-2011-sga-meeting-weekend-a-success/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:57:08 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9122 The SGA’s eighteenth annual Georgia Archaeology Awareness promotion, Archaeology Month 2011, had as its theme Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War Through Archaeology. The Governor proclaimed May Archaeology Month, at a signing attended by several SGA members. The spring meeting was held on Saturday, May 14th in McDonough. Attendees spent the day socializing and listening to several presentations. On Sunday, attendees headed to Nash Farm Battlefield and Museum, and also the Historical Museum in Heritage Park and Veterans Wall of Honor. The SGA thanks our co-sponsors and all who helped this meeting to be such a success.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/06/archaeology-month-2011-sga-meeting-weekend-a-success/feed/ 0 Get your copy of the 2011 Lesson Plan http://thesga.org/2011/06/get-your-copy-of-the-2011-lesson-plan/ http://thesga.org/2011/06/get-your-copy-of-the-2011-lesson-plan/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:44:14 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9074 The Society for Georgia Archaeology proudly presents the 2011 Lesson Plan—“Learning Through Archaeology: Rediscovering the Civil War in Georgia.” This plan was developed based on the Georgia Archaeology Month theme—Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War Through Archaeology. The Plan explores the meaning of archaeology and reveals facts relating to the Civil War in Georgia. The featured archaeological site is Nash Farm Battlefield, in Henry County near McDonough. The largest cavalry charge in the history of Georgia happened here in 1864. Classroom activities include suggestions for making hardtack or other foods consumed by soldiers and using copies of historic Civil War photographs to consider the archaeological sites the people and material culture in the images would have left behind.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/06/get-your-copy-of-the-2011-lesson-plan/feed/ 0 Governor proclaims May Georgia Archaeology Month http://thesga.org/2011/06/governor-proclaims-may-georgia-archaeology-month/ http://thesga.org/2011/06/governor-proclaims-may-georgia-archaeology-month/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:27:34 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9064 On May 31st, 2011, Governor Nathan Deal signed the proclamation declaring that May is Georgia Archaeology Month. Seven SGA leaders and members witnessed the signing in the Governor’s office in the Capitol in Atlanta. The Proclamation affirms the importance of Georgia’s archaeological heritage and resources, and notes that the “study, interpretation and preservation of our archaeological sites offer important educational, cultural and economic benefits to all Georgians”.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/06/governor-proclaims-may-georgia-archaeology-month/feed/ 0 Attention: Hosts of Archaeology Month 2011 events http://thesga.org/2011/06/attention-hosts-of-archaeology-month-2011-events/ http://thesga.org/2011/06/attention-hosts-of-archaeology-month-2011-events/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:51:58 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9018 Hosts of events for Archaeology Month 2011 are requested to send follow-up information to SGA Secretary Pam Baughman. She’s especially interested in the number of attendees. Get together a story about your event along with a picture, and we'll post it right here on the SGA website, too!]]> http://thesga.org/2011/06/attention-hosts-of-archaeology-month-2011-events/feed/ 0 Download digital version of 2011 Archaeology Month poster http://thesga.org/2011/04/download-digital-version-of-2011-archaeology-month-poster/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/download-digital-version-of-2011-archaeology-month-poster/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:47:25 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8953 May is Archaeology Month in Georgia, and this year’s theme is Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War through Archaeology. SGA’s poster celebrating this theme can be downloaded by clicking here. The bibliographic references for the extensive and informative text on the back of the poster are downloadable by clicking here. Please join us at the SGA’s 2011 Spring Meeting on Saturday, May 14th, at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce to learn more about how archaeology has supplied information about the Civil War that books, letters, and other records did not.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/download-digital-version-of-2011-archaeology-month-poster/feed/ 0 2011 SGA Spring meeting silent auction http://thesga.org/2011/04/2011-sga-spring-meeting-silent-auction/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/2011-sga-spring-meeting-silent-auction/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:19:27 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=8927 A silent auction will be held during the SGA Spring Meeting. All winners will be announced following Saturday, May 14, 2011, presentations. Be sure to visit the auction and place your bids. All proceeds benefit the SGA. Good luck!]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/2011-sga-spring-meeting-silent-auction/feed/ 0 SGA’s 2011 Spring Meeting agenda set http://thesga.org/2011/04/sga%e2%80%99s-2011-spring-meeting-agenda-set/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/sga%e2%80%99s-2011-spring-meeting-agenda-set/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:42:30 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8886 Read the agenda for the SGA’s Spring Meeting, which will be held at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce in McDonough on Saturday, May 14th, by clicking here. Events associated with the meeting commence on Friday the 13th, and continue on Sunday the 15th. Read all about the Spring Meeting by clicking here.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/sga%e2%80%99s-2011-spring-meeting-agenda-set/feed/ 0 Archaeology Day in Augusta, May 7th, 2011 http://thesga.org/2011/04/archaeology-day-in-augusta-may-7th-2011/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/archaeology-day-in-augusta-may-7th-2011/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:36:46 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8881 Organizers of Archaeology Day at the 1797 Ezekiel Harris House, 1822 Broad Street, in Augusta, invite you to attend on Saturday, May 7th. Free admission. The event is sponsored by the Augusta Museum of History and the Augusta Archaeological Society, a Chapter of the SGA.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/archaeology-day-in-augusta-may-7th-2011/feed/ 0 2011 Archaeology Month event brochure now available http://thesga.org/2011/04/2011-archaeology-month-event-brochure-now-available/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/2011-archaeology-month-event-brochure-now-available/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:39:37 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8851 Please access a trifold brochure listing 2011 Archaeology Month events prepared by SGA Secretary Pam Baughman by clicking here (PDF). Archaeology Month in Georgia is held during the month of May, and this year's theme is Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War through Archaeology. The Society for Georgia Archaeology’s Spring Meeting will be held May 13–15 in McDonough; please join us! Click here to look at the 2011 Archaeology Month events on the SGA's online calendar, which includes links to the maps of the locations where these events will be held.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/2011-archaeology-month-event-brochure-now-available/feed/ 0 GAAS member Robert Skarda to be featured on the GPB’s Georgia Traveler series http://thesga.org/2011/04/gaas-member-robert-skarda-to-be-featured-on-the-gpb-ga-traveler-show/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/gaas-member-robert-skarda-to-be-featured-on-the-gpb-ga-traveler-show/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:07:17 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=8704 Robert Skarda and the Scull Shoals site show will be broadcast on the GPB's "Georgia Traveler" series April 29th at 8PM and April 30th at 7PM. The broadcast is in conjunction with Scull Shoals Festival day. This unique event is linked with the Float Georgia event which is when canoes and kayaks full of interested parties stop at Scull Shoals for a Georgia history rest break. Be sure to watch the program!]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/gaas-member-robert-skarda-to-be-featured-on-the-gpb-ga-traveler-show/feed/ 0 Book review: Archaeological Encounters with Georgia’s Spanish Period, 1526-1700 http://thesga.org/2011/04/book-review-archaeological-encounters-with-georgias-spanish-period-1526-1700/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/book-review-archaeological-encounters-with-georgias-spanish-period-1526-1700/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:00:40 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=8541 Recently, members of the SGA received Archaeological Encounters in Georgia's Spanish Period, 1526-1700: New Findings and Perspectives, edited by Dennis B. Blanton and Robert A. DeVillar. The SGA used the book to raise awareness of special topics in Georgia archaeology as well as reward its membership with the opportunity to receive special publications. Currently, all available copies have been distributed to the SGA membership and institutional members of SGA, such as libraries. If you are looking for this particular book, these libraries should have an available copy.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/book-review-archaeological-encounters-with-georgias-spanish-period-1526-1700/feed/ 0 President’s Message: Preparing for Archaeology Month 2011—and more http://thesga.org/2011/04/presidents-message-preparing-for-archaeology-month-2011%e2%80%93and-more/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/presidents-message-preparing-for-archaeology-month-2011%e2%80%93and-more/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:33:22 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8578 SGA President Catherine Long updates members of the SGA on current activities by the Society's leaders. We're getting ready for Archaeology Month 2011 and our associated Spring Meeting, planned for McDonough on May 13–15. The theme is Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War Through Archaeology. That's not all, however; the SGA has many committees, including on Membership, Advocacy, the ArchaeoBus, Website and Communication, Chapter Relations, and the Endowment—and more. The SGA's newest committee is charged with selling over 3500 copies of the 2nd—and final—edition of Frontiers in the Soil; look for details on ordering on this website soon! Catherine also requests volunteers to work on poster packaging.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/presidents-message-preparing-for-archaeology-month-2011%e2%80%93and-more/feed/ 0 Reunion of PIT volunteers, April 30th http://thesga.org/2011/04/reunion-of-pit-volunteers-april-30th/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/reunion-of-pit-volunteers-april-30th/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:19:38 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8513 Passport In Time volunteers from any era are invited to the Passport In Time (PIT) Reunion at Scull Shoals on Saturday, April 30th, 2011, between 10AM and 4PM. The Reunion is being held in conjunction with the Scull Shoals Festival at the old mill site on the Oconee National Forest in Greene County. The big event is jointly hosted by the Friends of Scull Shoals, Inc, and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/reunion-of-pit-volunteers-april-30th/feed/ 0 Ongoing events during Georgia Archaeology Month 2011 http://thesga.org/2011/04/ongoing-events-during-georgia-archaeology-month-2011/ http://thesga.org/2011/04/ongoing-events-during-georgia-archaeology-month-2011/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:50:37 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8502 For the 18th 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. Archaeology Month occurs during May, and the 2011 theme is “Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War Through Archaeology.” The full story lists ongoing events, mostly exhibits.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/04/ongoing-events-during-georgia-archaeology-month-2011/feed/ 0 2011 Spring Meeting call for papers http://thesga.org/2011/02/2011-spring-meeting-call-for-papers/ http://thesga.org/2011/02/2011-spring-meeting-call-for-papers/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:31:48 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=7965 Join us on Saturday, May 14th for the Spring Meeting of the Society for Georgia Archaeology. The theme for Archaeology Month is Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War through Archaeology. Papers that focus on archaeological research in Georgia or the bordering states will be considered for the program. Each presenter should plan for a presentation of 20 minutes or less. Please submit your title and abstract (100 words) by March 15th. The meeting will be held at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, McDonough. Details are in the full story.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/02/2011-spring-meeting-call-for-papers/feed/ 0 Register NOW for Spring Meeting, 2011 http://thesga.org/2011/02/register-now-for-spring-meeting-2011/ http://thesga.org/2011/02/register-now-for-spring-meeting-2011/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:31:29 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=7868 Mark your calendar and register now for the SGA’s Spring Meeting, which will be held May 13–15, 2011, in McDonough. Seating for Saturday’s meeting is limited, so be sure to return your registration form (click here) and check soon. This year, the theme for Georgia Archaeology Month is Gone But Not Forgotten: Rediscovering the Civil War through Archaeology. The full story includes exciting meeting details.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/02/register-now-for-spring-meeting-2011/feed/ 0 Plan an event for Archaeology Month in Spring 2011 http://thesga.org/2011/02/plan-an-event-for-archaeology-month-in-may-2011/ http://thesga.org/2011/02/plan-an-event-for-archaeology-month-in-may-2011/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:53:25 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=7795 Plan an event anywhere in the state for Archaeology Month in spring 2011! This story links to a form you can download and fill out to get your event listed in our Calendar of Events brochure, which is distributed around the state, and beyond. Activities of all sorts are encouraged!]]> http://thesga.org/2011/02/plan-an-event-for-archaeology-month-in-may-2011/feed/ 0 2011 Spring Meeting dates tentatively set http://thesga.org/2011/01/2011-spring-meeting-dates-tentatively-set/ http://thesga.org/2011/01/2011-spring-meeting-dates-tentatively-set/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:49:21 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=7749 The 2011 Spring Meeting weekend is not finalized, but we we will meet May 13–15. Look for updates on this website.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/01/2011-spring-meeting-dates-tentatively-set/feed/ 0 Archaeology Month 2010 Recap http://thesga.org/2010/06/archaeology-month-2010-recap/ http://thesga.org/2010/06/archaeology-month-2010-recap/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:45:03 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5967 The Society for Georgia Archaeology’s seventeenth annual Georgia Archaeology Awareness promotion, Archaeology Month 2010, had as its theme Making the Past Come to Life: Exploring Ancient Techniques. Making Archaeology Month 2010 happen involved several events. Governor Perdue signed the proclamation designating May as Georgia Archaeology Month on May 25 at the Capitol. Volunteers met on April 26th at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History to package posters, fliers announcing the lesson plan, and surveys for the teachers to return to the SGA. Finally, the SGA’s annual gathering for the spring meeting was held in Albany, Georgia on May 14–16, 2010, complete with demonstrators and the ArchaeoBus.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/06/archaeology-month-2010-recap/feed/ 1 Pictures from Spring 2010 Meeting http://thesga.org/2010/06/pictures-from-spring-2010-meeting/ http://thesga.org/2010/06/pictures-from-spring-2010-meeting/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:50:06 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5837 The SGA's 2010 Spring Meeting, held Saturday, May 15th, at The Parks at Chehaw, just outside of Albany, featured demonstrators knowledgable in the skills of ancient peoples. The theme of this year's Archaeology Month was Making the Past Come to Life! Exploring Ancient Techniques. The full story has more photographs.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/06/pictures-from-spring-2010-meeting/feed/ 0 Board meets May 14th, Albany http://thesga.org/2010/05/board-meets-may-14th-albany/ http://thesga.org/2010/05/board-meets-may-14th-albany/#comments Sun, 16 May 2010 16:23:05 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5649 In conjunction with the Spring Meeting during 2010 Archaeology Month, SGA's Board and Officers met in Albany for about three hours on Friday afternoon, May 14th, the day before the general meeting, and discussed the business of the organization.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/05/board-meets-may-14th-albany/feed/ 0 Packaging day for the Archaeology Month 2010 posters http://thesga.org/2010/05/packaging-day-for-the-archaeology-month-2010-posters/ http://thesga.org/2010/05/packaging-day-for-the-archaeology-month-2010-posters/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 19:56:28 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5633 On Monday, April 26th, thirteen volunteers met at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta ready for an SGA work detail. The assignment: prepare the 2010 posters for mailing! There were boxes, posters, mailing tubes and labels, and…organization! The volunteers logged about 45 hours on behalf of the Society getting this valuable assignment completed. Read the details and see pictures with the full story!]]> http://thesga.org/2010/05/packaging-day-for-the-archaeology-month-2010-posters/feed/ 0 Sunday tour after Spring Meeting http://thesga.org/2010/05/sunday-tour-after-spring-meeting/ http://thesga.org/2010/05/sunday-tour-after-spring-meeting/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 18:15:41 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5603 Georgia Archaeology Month 2010 Chairman Tammy F. Herron announces a tour scheduled for Sunday, May 16th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., arranged by the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau. Cost is $5.50 for the Flint RiverQuarium group ticket rate and you will provide or buy your own lunch. The itinerary is in the full story.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/05/sunday-tour-after-spring-meeting/feed/ 0 Watch the past come to life! http://thesga.org/2010/05/watch-the-past-come-to-life/ http://thesga.org/2010/05/watch-the-past-come-to-life/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 12:24:41 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5585 How could Native American Indians in Georgia have survived in a vast “wilderness” for thousands of years? That question will be answered on Saturday, May 15th at The Parks at Chehaw in Albany. Human survival long ago required mastery of the many skills to be demonstrated and explained by experts who have studied and learned them. So, if you’ve ever wanted to get back to basics—this program is for you!]]> http://thesga.org/2010/05/watch-the-past-come-to-life/feed/ 0 Spring 2010 meeting housing information http://thesga.org/2010/05/spring-2010-meeting-housing-information/ http://thesga.org/2010/05/spring-2010-meeting-housing-information/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 14:45:59 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5161 The Spring 2010 Meeting of the Society for Georgia Archaeology will be Saturday, May 15th, at The Parks at Chehaw, just outside of Albany. The full story has a link to a hotel and a campground, for those attending the meeting. The SGA Board will meet on the afternoon of Friday, May 14th, as they traditionally do, after meetings of the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists. The Friday meetings will be at the Country Inn & Suites in northwest Albany.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/05/spring-2010-meeting-housing-information/feed/ 0 SGA’s Spring Meeting, May 15th, near Albany http://thesga.org/2010/04/sgas-spring-meeting-may-18th-near-albany/ http://thesga.org/2010/04/sgas-spring-meeting-may-18th-near-albany/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:00:56 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5401

The Society for Georgia Archaeology invites you to join us in honoring the our state's seventeenth annual Archaeology Month! The theme is "Making the Past Come to Life! Exploring Ancient Techniques." The meeting will be Saturday, May 15th at The Parks at Chehaw, near Albany. The meeting features exciting outdoor demonstrations by modern-day craftsmen who will show you skills much like our ancestors'.

]]> http://thesga.org/2010/04/sgas-spring-meeting-may-18th-near-albany/feed/ 0 2010 lesson plan now available online http://thesga.org/2010/04/2010-lesson-plan-now-available-online/ http://thesga.org/2010/04/2010-lesson-plan-now-available-online/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:05:55 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5543 The Society for Georgia Archaeology proudly presents this year's lesson plan for teachers and other interested parties! The theme SGA has chosen for Georgia Archaeology Month 2010 is Making the Past Come to Life! Exploring Ancient Techniques. We hope that the readers of this lesson plan will become familiar with a range of skills and techniques used by the early inhabitants of Georgia, and perhaps better understand the dynamic interaction between the natural environment and humans and their culture.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/04/2010-lesson-plan-now-available-online/feed/ 0 Cumberland Island teacher training event: May 22nd http://thesga.org/2010/04/cumberland-island-teacher-training-event-may-22nd/ http://thesga.org/2010/04/cumberland-island-teacher-training-event-may-22nd/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:05:07 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5497 Consider attending this all-day event at Cumberland Island, intended to familiarize educators with archaeology resources for the classroom that can enhance learning opportunities in math, science, art, and social studies. Cost is $10, and the group will meet at 8 am at the dock in St. Marys on Saturday, May 22. The full story has a link to a one-page information sheet with more details.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/04/cumberland-island-teacher-training-event-may-22nd/feed/ 0