February 2016 Archaeology Events
February Archaeology Lectures Ocmulgee Archaeological Society The society met at Mercer University on Monday, February 8th. This month’s speaker is author and Associate Professor of History at Middle Georgia State University, Dr.
Read MoreFebruary 8th GAAS meeting: Medley of Fernbank intern studies
Submitted by Dennis Blanton (GAAS President) Please join us on Tuesday, February 8th at 7 PM for the regular monthly meeting of the Greater Atlanta Archaeological Society. As usual we will gather in the large auditorium at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, 30307.
Read MoreFebruary GIAS meeting: The life and times of the sixteenth century Guale
The Golden Isles Archaeological Society will hold their February meeting Tuesday the 7^th^ at St. Simons Elementary School (805 Ocean Blvd.) in the Cafeteria at 7:00pm. The meeting will feature Ryan Sipe of Georgia Southern University and is titled Georgia’s Mission Frontier: The Life and Times of the Sixteenth Century Guale.
Read MoreFederal historic preservation grants announced
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) In mid-December 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service is awarding $46.5 million in historic preservation grants to 59 states and U.
Read MoreFederal Omnibus Appropriations Act funds some archaeology
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) On March 11th, President Obama signed the Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1105), which funds federal departments, agencies, and programs not funded through the regular appropriations process for FY2009, which began October 1, 2008.
Read MoreFee-free days at some National Parks in 2011
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) The National Park Service has announced several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks in 2011. The fee waiver includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees, but not camping, tours, third-party charges, and other fees.
Read MoreFernbank announces new exhibit on De Soto opening in May
Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta announces that an exhibit titled “De Soto’s Footprints: New Archaeological Evidence from Georgia” will open in May 2010. The exhibit features the findings of Fernbank Museum’s ongoing archaeological explorations along the lower Ocmulgee River.
Read MoreFernbank managing St. Catherines Island archaeological collection
Much of the routine archaeological activity at Fernbank concerns management of the St. Catherines Island archaeological collection. Great strides have been made to bring housing of the collection up to contemporary standards, and planning is underway for a new exhibit that will feature the many stories represented by this remarkable set of artifacts.
Read MoreFernbank Museum of Natural History
Visitors can explore permanent and special exhibits that display archaeological artifacts and ancient fossils, and enjoy science interactives and examine from all sides the imposing skeleton of the largest dinosaur species ever discovered.
Read MoreFernbank Museum of Natural History Adult/Student Archaeology Program
An introduction to the archaeological study of Georgia’s earliest history through hands-on participation What? Week-long summer day program When? Monday-Friday, June 2-6, June 9-13, or June 23-27, 2008 for adult sessions; June 16-20, 2008 for high school session Where?
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