http://thesga.org SGA site, redux Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:49:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://thesga.org/2011/11/2011-frontier-faire-well-attended/ http://thesga.org/2011/11/2011-frontier-faire-well-attended/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:26:22 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9979 The well-attended October 2011 Frontier Faire at Fort Daniel, sponsored by the Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society, a Chapter of the SGA, and the Fort Daniel Foundation, hosted a Trading Post, tours, a candle-maker, both Girl and Boy Scouts, a food area and more. The 2011 Frontier Faire is considered a definite success and will serve as a model for next year’s Faire.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/11/2011-frontier-faire-well-attended/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/11/fall-2011-sga-meeting-auction-and-festivities/ http://thesga.org/2011/11/fall-2011-sga-meeting-auction-and-festivities/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:02:01 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9911 President Catherine Long details the 2011 Fall Meeting, in Athens. Members and guests of the SGA enjoyed papers in the morning and afternoon of Saturday, 22 October, with the sessions split by a brief Business Meeting and a lunch break. The group reconvened in the evening at the Terrapin Brewery for silent and live fund-raising auctions. Over $1400 was raised for the SGA's Endowment Fund, after expenses.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/11/fall-2011-sga-meeting-auction-and-festivities/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/11/the-sga-at-coastfest-2011/ http://thesga.org/2011/11/the-sga-at-coastfest-2011/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:28:46 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9897 See lots of photos of the SGA’s ten tables and the ArchaeoBus at CoastFest 2011, held in October in Brunswick, by checking out the full story. Well over 9000 people attended CoastFest, and hundreds toured the ArchaeoBus and the exhibits under and around the SGA tent. The SGA installation was supported by 18 volunteers, many from the Golden Isles Archaeological Society, and also from Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and the United Kingdom.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/11/the-sga-at-coastfest-2011/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/11/uga-students-learn-primitive-skills-atlatl-throwing/ http://thesga.org/2011/11/uga-students-learn-primitive-skills-atlatl-throwing/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:26:33 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9859 The University of Georgia Student Association for Archaeological Sciences recently sponsored a day-long atlatl workshop with Scott Jones, primitive technologist and expert in atlatl manufacture and use. Twelve SAAS members and their faculty advisor, Jared Wood, gathered at Scott's outdoor classroom at "The Woods" just northeast of Lexington, and listened to Scott's exciting lecture, then practiced primitive skills, and had great fun taking aim at cardboard quarry. The full story includes many exciting photographs of the outing.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/11/uga-students-learn-primitive-skills-atlatl-throwing/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/10/volcanoes-and-archaeology-pros-and-cons/ http://thesga.org/2011/10/volcanoes-and-archaeology-pros-and-cons/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:12 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=9630 While volcanoes are undeniably destructive, they can aid archaeological tourism by preserving ancient homes and settlements. We discuss the case of AD 79 Roman Herculaneum, formerly on the Bay of Naples, Italy, and offer a few photographs.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/10/volcanoes-and-archaeology-pros-and-cons/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/2011/03/scouts-learn-what-real-archaeology-is/ http://thesga.org/2011/03/scouts-learn-what-real-archaeology-is/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:07:29 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=8325 Boy Scouts from Troop 125 in Holly Springs performed some real life science by helping William Phillips, an Eagle Scout from Troop 11 of Gainesville, in early May 2010. Under the supervision of Dr. Jack Wynn, North Georgia College and State University archaeologist and long-time SGA member, the boys visited a prehistoric site that Mr. Phillips had targeted for testing. The scouts helped precisely measure and mark the locations of the new test holes, then worked in supervised groups, making careful notes as they proceeded. At day's-end, scouts had recovered dozens of pottery fragments, along with a few groundstone artifacts, and the artifacts all had to be cleaned and categorized. The boys learned that science isn’t always done the way it appears to be in the movies.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/03/scouts-learn-what-real-archaeology-is/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2011/01/atlanta-beltline-and-the-old-fourth-ward/ http://thesga.org/2011/01/atlanta-beltline-and-the-old-fourth-ward/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:00:09 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=7599 The city of Atlanta has undertaken a visionary project to improve the transportation network for pedestrians. Under construction is the Atlanta Beltline project, which includes a 22-mile loop of pedestrian-friendly rail transit, almost 1300 acres of new parkland, and 33-miles of foot trails. Such projects are examples of changes in land use that affect historic and archaeological preservation.]]> http://thesga.org/2011/01/atlanta-beltline-and-the-old-fourth-ward/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/11/archaeobus-volunteers-enjoy-the-georgia-national-fair/ http://thesga.org/2010/11/archaeobus-volunteers-enjoy-the-georgia-national-fair/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:50:26 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=6707 Volunteering for the SGA is not a daunting task as one might think, being at the Georgia National Fair all day with the ArchaeoBus smelling livestock, eating fatty foods, and dealing with rowdy kids. The ArchaeoBus volunteers report they had a great time and all said they would do it again!]]> http://thesga.org/2010/11/archaeobus-volunteers-enjoy-the-georgia-national-fair/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/11/flat-rock-african-american-museum-archives-1st-annual-celebration-honors-ancestors/ http://thesga.org/2010/11/flat-rock-african-american-museum-archives-1st-annual-celebration-honors-ancestors/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:53:12 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=6678 The Flat Rock Archives Slave Cemetery Dedication and Libation Ceremony held October 30, 2010, paid tribute to the ancestors of their community through honor, celebration, and history. With a large turnout including news crews and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the community honored the Flat Rock historical church site, built in 1823, by blueprinting what was once the foundation and inviting people into the space. The crowd also visited the Slave Cemetery where a libation ceremony was held to honor the Flat Rock descendants' ancestors. The celebration offered a realistic view into the past for the African-American community. SGA's local chapter, the Greater Atlanta Archaeological Society, has been involved with preserving and caring for the cemetery through volunteer efforts since 2008.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/11/flat-rock-african-american-museum-archives-1st-annual-celebration-honors-ancestors/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/11/4th-annual-seven-islands-artifact-id-day-growing-interest-among-the-public/ http://thesga.org/2010/11/4th-annual-seven-islands-artifact-id-day-growing-interest-among-the-public/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:46:41 +0000 Kelly http://thesga.org/?p=6697 The annual Seven Islands Artifact ID Day on October 23, 2010, was hosted by the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society (OAS) and the Butts County Historical Society (BCHS). Members of Taylor County High School’s “Benjamin Hawkins Historical, Expeditionary, and Geographical Society (BHEGS) volunteered to help manage the archaeology tent. Now in its fourth year, the event has continued to gain support and receive more visitors.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/11/4th-annual-seven-islands-artifact-id-day-growing-interest-among-the-public/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/10/2010-fall-meeting%e2%80%94in-pictures/ http://thesga.org/2010/10/2010-fall-meeting%e2%80%94in-pictures/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:00:33 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=6551 The SGA met on St. Simons Island, east of Brunswick, on a lovely fall weekend in mid-October, and explored archaeological sites there and in the SSI area. Enjoy dozens of pictures from the tour in the full story. The SGA thanks all who organized the trip, discussed the places we visited, and gave us permission to visit them—and to all non-members who joined our tour.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/10/2010-fall-meeting%e2%80%94in-pictures/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/10/two-days-at-the-georgia-national-fair-with-the-archaeobus/ http://thesga.org/2010/10/two-days-at-the-georgia-national-fair-with-the-archaeobus/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:00:36 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=6520 In the full story, click through photos from two days spent with the ArchaeoBus at the Georgia National Fair, in Perry. Visitors of all ages enjoyed the Fair from October 7–17, 2010. SGA members pulled together to staff the ArchaeoBus exhibit with three or more volunteers at all times, helping thousands of fair-goers learn about Georgia archaeology.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/10/two-days-at-the-georgia-national-fair-with-the-archaeobus/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/10/fall-2010-meeting-agenda-details/ http://thesga.org/2010/10/fall-2010-meeting-agenda-details/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:40:40 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=6480 The 2010 Fall Meeting is a tour of prehistoric and historic archaeological and historical sites in the St. Simons Island area from Friday-Sunday, 15-17 October. The meeting formally begins in the Frederica Room at Sea Palms on Saturday morning. Registration 8-9 am; short orientation talks start at 9 am, before heading out on the tours. Pick up a printout of the agenda, with maps, at the 9 am orientation. Article includes suggestions for activities if you arrive early enough on Friday the 15th.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/10/fall-2010-meeting-agenda-details/feed/ 0 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 http://thesga.org/2010/05/governors-award-in-the-humanities-presented-to-rita-elliott/ http://thesga.org/2010/05/governors-award-in-the-humanities-presented-to-rita-elliott/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 14:08:05 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=5689 UPDATE: new photos! Rita Elliott, one of the most active, creative and energetic SGA members in recent memory, was awarded the prestigious Governor's Award in the Humanities at a banquet in downtown Atlanta on May 11, 2010. She was presented the award on stage by Governor Sonny Perdue's special assistant and former DNR Commissioner Lonice Barrett, Georgia Humanities Council President Jamil Zainaldin, National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman and former Congressman Jim Leach, and Humanities Awards Committee Chair Swann Seiler.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/05/governors-award-in-the-humanities-presented-to-rita-elliott/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2010/01/stiff-fines-for-site-looting-handed-down-in-burke-county/ http://thesga.org/2010/01/stiff-fines-for-site-looting-handed-down-in-burke-county/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:55 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=4814 Burke County State Court Judge Jerry Daniel in January handed down heavy fines on four east Georgia men who pled guilty to multiple counts related to looting a Late Archaic, Stallings culture shell midden site on the Ogeechee River in southern Burke County. The four men were apprehended on private land by Georgia Department of Natural Resources Ranger First Class Jeff Billips and Ranger First Class Grant Matherly in late September 2009.]]> http://thesga.org/2010/01/stiff-fines-for-site-looting-handed-down-in-burke-county/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2009/12/greenspace-is-good-for-archaeology/ http://thesga.org/2009/12/greenspace-is-good-for-archaeology/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:27 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=4606 Greenspace projects involve lands set aside to remain undeveloped. In cities, publicly owned greenspace is often in parks. The central purpose of greenspace is to assure that some terrain remains protected from construction, paving, and other development. In short, it will remain "green." Preservation of greenspace often means the preservation of archaeological sites. How does that happen?]]> http://thesga.org/2009/12/greenspace-is-good-for-archaeology/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2008/06/archaeology-month-2008-recap/ http://thesga.org/2008/06/archaeology-month-2008-recap/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:22:53 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=1084 http://thesga.org/2008/06/archaeology-month-2008-recap/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2003/10/coastfest-2003/ http://thesga.org/2003/10/coastfest-2003/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2003 02:22:22 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=810 http://thesga.org/2003/10/coastfest-2003/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2003/05/2003-spring-meeting-jekyll-island-hotel/ http://thesga.org/2003/05/2003-spring-meeting-jekyll-island-hotel/#comments Mon, 26 May 2003 03:22:10 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=804 http://thesga.org/2003/05/2003-spring-meeting-jekyll-island-hotel/feed/ 0 http://thesga.org/2003/01/2003-roswell-mill-cleanup-day/ http://thesga.org/2003/01/2003-roswell-mill-cleanup-day/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2003 02:22:07 +0000 sammy http://thesga.org/?p=814 http://thesga.org/2003/01/2003-roswell-mill-cleanup-day/feed/ 0