http://thesga.org SGA site, redux Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://thesga.org/2012/05/final-program-available-for-the-2012-spring-meeting/ http://thesga.org/2012/05/final-program-available-for-the-2012-spring-meeting/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 18:30:10 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10779 Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Spring Meeting co-sponsored by SGA and Georgia Gwinnett College! The date is Saturday, May 19 starting at 8am in the state-of-the art Student Center. Click here to access a PDF of the Spring Meeting Program (final version).]]> http://thesga.org/2012/05/final-program-available-for-the-2012-spring-meeting/feed/ 1 http://thesga.org/2012/05/may-is-georgia-archaeology-month/ http://thesga.org/2012/05/may-is-georgia-archaeology-month/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 18:10:45 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10795 The SGA's 19th annual Georgia Archaeology Awareness promotion, Archaeology Month 2012, has as its theme Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Our request for a proclamation designating May as Georgia Archaeology Month was received and acknowledged by the Governor’s office. Representatives from Georgia’s archaeological community, including the SGA, attended the proclamation signing by Governor Nathan Deal on Wednesday, May 2nd.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/05/may-is-georgia-archaeology-month/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/05/war-of-1812-a-british-caricaturists-perspective/ http://thesga.org/2012/05/war-of-1812-a-british-caricaturists-perspective/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:56 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10728 Archaeology Month 2012 recognizes the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. The War was declared by the USA under President James Madison against Great Britain, which was already fighting France under Napoleon. One British etching of the time shows the Archangel Gabriel blowing his trumpet, conveying criticism of Madison. Witnesses to this event include personifications of the USA and Great Britain as women. Examine this Library of Congress holding and the British perspective on this New World conflict in the full story.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/05/war-of-1812-a-british-caricaturists-perspective/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/04/panel-discussion-scheduled-for-saturday-may-12th-in-savannah/ http://thesga.org/2012/04/panel-discussion-scheduled-for-saturday-may-12th-in-savannah/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:05:01 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10706 The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission announces a panel discussion titled "Perspectives in Archaeology: Digging for the Truth" to be held Saturday, May 12th, at 2PM, at Trinity Church, Telfair Square, Savannah. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. This is one of many events celebrating Georgia's 2012 Archaeology Month.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/04/panel-discussion-scheduled-for-saturday-may-12th-in-savannah/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/04/archaeology-day-scheduled-for-may-6th-in-augusta/ http://thesga.org/2012/04/archaeology-day-scheduled-for-may-6th-in-augusta/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:33:49 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10698 The Augusta Museum of History and the Augusta Archaeological Society, a Chapter of the SGA, invite you to attend Archaeology Day at the 1797 Ezekiel Harris House, 1822 Broad Street, in Augusta, on Saturday, May 6th, 2012. Admission is free. This event is one of many celebrating Georgia's 2012 Archaeology Month.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/04/archaeology-day-scheduled-for-may-6th-in-augusta/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/04/2012-archaeology-month-event-brochure/ http://thesga.org/2012/04/2012-archaeology-month-event-brochure/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:47:41 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10614 The SGA is proud to present the 2012 Archaeology Month event brochure, accessible by clicking here. All events listed in the brochure are also entered in the SGA's online calendar All programs, events, and ongoing exhibits listed in the brochure are listed in the full story. Not all events are in May, although May is Archaeology Month in Georgia.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/04/2012-archaeology-month-event-brochure/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/04/archaeology-month-2012-posters-are-rolled-and-stuffed/ http://thesga.org/2012/04/archaeology-month-2012-posters-are-rolled-and-stuffed/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:45:28 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10594 On Monday, April 2, 2012, volunteers from the Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society, TRC staff, and others from the SGA met at the offices of the cultural resources firm TRC, Inc. in Norcross to roll the Archaeology Month 2012 posters and stuff them in mailing tubes destined for Georgia school districts. Thanks to all the volunteers for finishing this important work.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/04/archaeology-month-2012-posters-are-rolled-and-stuffed/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/04/volunteer-for-the-sga-join-now/ http://thesga.org/2012/04/volunteer-for-the-sga-join-now/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:00:01 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10560 The Society for Georgia Archaeology is a volunteer organization. It only can achieve its goals if you help. So, join the SGA and become an active participant in SGA activities. Click here for more information on joining the SGA. Help our wonderful organization achieve its goals, and help preserve Georgia's archaeological heritage in the process! Begin your involvement in the SGA by attending our Spring Meeting, to be held at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville on Saturday, May 19, 2012, in conjunction with 2012 Archaeology Month.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/04/volunteer-for-the-sga-join-now/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/03/presidents-message-spring-2012/ http://thesga.org/2012/03/presidents-message-spring-2012/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:00:39 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10526 SGA President Catherine Long discusses the Society for Georgia Archaeology's plans for Archaeology Month 2012, in May, and the Society's associated Spring Meeting on Saturday, May 19, with the theme Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. President Long also highlights other activities of the Society.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/03/presidents-message-spring-2012/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/03/spring-2012-meeting-hotel-and-meeting-info/ http://thesga.org/2012/03/spring-2012-meeting-hotel-and-meeting-info/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:00:40 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10534 Please make plans to attend the Spring 2012 Meeting of The Society for Georgia Archaeology on Saturday, May 19th, at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville. The meeting will be held in the Student Center (Level 1, LVIS Room), and registration begins at 8:00am. The SGA has reserved rooms at the nearby Country Inn & Suites—Lawrenceville. These rooms will be available at the group rate until Wednesday, April 18th.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/03/spring-2012-meeting-hotel-and-meeting-info/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/03/march-2012-gars-newsletter-available/ http://thesga.org/2012/03/march-2012-gars-newsletter-available/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:10:57 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10455 UPDATED! The first two issues of the newsletter of the Gwinnett County Chapter of SGA, the Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society (GARS), are now available. The newsletter is named Gwinnett Archaeology Bulletin. GARS members are planning to co-host (with the Fort Daniel Foundation) an afternoon expo at the Fort Daniel site on May 19th, as part of the 2012 Archaeology Month activities.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/03/march-2012-gars-newsletter-available/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/03/war-of-1812-bicentennial-commemoration-planned/ http://thesga.org/2012/03/war-of-1812-bicentennial-commemoration-planned/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:00:45 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10410 We hope you will join us in commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 by attending the SGA's Spring Meeting on May 19th at the Georgia Gwinnett College campus. Georgia’s role in the War of 1812 had three main focus points: the Creek War (1813–1814), the British blockade, and the British occupation of St. Mary’s and Cumberland Island (1814–1815). Attend the Spring Meeting and learn about relationships between the Creek and the frontier people and feature research on fortifications from that period.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/03/war-of-1812-bicentennial-commemoration-planned/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2012/02/call-for-papers-for-2012-spring-sga-meeting/ http://thesga.org/2012/02/call-for-papers-for-2012-spring-sga-meeting/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:56:45 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=10397 Join us on Saturday, May 19th, 2012, for the Spring Meeting of the Society for Georgia Archaeology. The theme for Archaeology Month is Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. We're looking for 6–7 presentations that pertain to this topic of 20 minutes or less including time for questions at the end. Details in the full story.]]> http://thesga.org/2012/02/call-for-papers-for-2012-spring-sga-meeting/feed/ 0 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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