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Rediscovering the UWM-ARL Collections: The Things We Find During Rehabilitation Katherine Sterner - September 18th, 2017
UW-Milwaukee PhD Candidate
The 2017 Fall Meeting of the Wisconsin Archeological Society (WAS) takes place on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Beloit, WI. We will have the business meeting in the morning, but there will also be discussion by chapters, a poster session, a forum on culturally modified trees with a presentation by Dr. Evan Larsen, and archaeology tours. The Three Rivers Archaeological Society (TRAS), a chapter of the Wisconsin Archeological Society and the Logan Museum of Anthropology at Beloit College are hosting the meeting.
The day begins with the Introduction at 9 am. The WAS Business Meeting begins at 9:30 am and it is followed by student posters and number of events. The highlight of the day is the Culturally Modified Trees Forum at 2 pm and a presentation by Dr. Evan Larsen about culturally modified trees in the northern Minnesota. There will also be tours of the Logan Museum and Beloit College Mound Group during lunch as well as a site tour of an earthen enclosure at the end of the day.
WAS is providing boxed lunches for participants. However, we need to get your selection of sandwich/wrap and side dishes. A selection sheet of breads, meats, and side dishes is attached. Please contact Sara Pfannkucke (sara.pfannkuche@gmail.com) with the number of lunches you need and your selection(s) by September 25.
If you wish to stay in Beloit for the weekend, there is a list of hotels in the area available below the lunch box selections.
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Pfannkuche (sara.pfannkuche@gmail.com) or myself (president@wiarcheologicalsociety.org).
We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2017 WAS Fall Meeting in Beloit!
Seth Schneider
President
Wisconsin Archeological Society
president@wiarcheologicalsociety.org
The Wisconsin Archeological Society is seeking content for the Fall 2017 edition of the newsletter, WisArch News. Potential content includes news items or notes, interesting photographs, announcements of upcoming meetings and events, or a short article on research of interest to the members. Contributors should submit information soon, as the newsletter will be completed in the next several weeks. The newsletter will include an array of short, interesting pieces to draw the attention of both current and potential members to the society.
Interested participants should send items to Norman Meinholz via email: norman.meinholz@wisconsinhistory.org.
WAS talks will now be recorded and posted to Youtube. The channel link below will guide you to our newest video. The WAS page also has a Youtube icon you can select (top right of the page) to see all available videos. We will announce the talks as they become available online, with links to the newest videos provided.
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The Origins of Early Fort Ancient Villages in the Ohio Valley
Marcus Schulenburg - March 20th, 2017
UW-Milwaukee Ph.D candidate.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Mayer Hall, Beloit College
Sponsored by the Three Rivers Archaeological Society, a chapter of the WAS and IAAA
Hosted by the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
Join the Fond du Lac County Historical Society and learn about archaeological excavations at the Historic Galloway House and Village. Activities will be provided for visitors of all ages! Volunteer in an archaeological dig, listen to educational programs, watch flint knapping and prehistoric pottery demonstrations, and tour the Galloway House.
In case you’re around the Manitowoc area on July 20th, you might be interested in joining us. WUAA and the State Underwater Archaeologists are training 8 individuals (in two groups of 4) in drawing the wreck of the tug Arctic near Manitowoc.
MEET & GREET EVENT July 20-
7:00 PM Wisconsin Maritime Museum (In Manitowoc) will host a community Meet &Greet, called "Wine, Cheese & Shipwrecks" highlighting the Arctic project, and its results. Meet & Greet programs are public open houses held during a field project allowing the public a chance to speak with archaeologists and volunteers, getting a firsthand look at still and video images, the site plan, and equipment associated with underwater surveys. The event will offer the opportunity for local residents and visitors to ask questions about the project, maritime archaeology, and the importance of the preservation of Wisconsin's important resources.
There is no cost. The Museum portion of the building is closed by 7:00 PM.
Celebrate the recent designation of Man Mound as a National Historic Landmark in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Exhibits, tours and speakers will inform guests about the mound, the history of the Native peoples of Wisconsin, and other local historic landmarks.
Presenting a Wisconsin Archaeology Month event opportunity at the Man Mound, near Baraboo, WI:
This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Archeological Society. The event time is between 10 am to 3 pm at the Man Mound park on Saturday, May 20th.
Along with exhibits, George Christiansen and others will have artifact identification tables. This is the only mound of this type in the world.
Other nearby mound groups may also be available for touring on this date related to the event (TBD).
March 19, 2024
Citizen Scientist: A Panel Discussion
Please join us for an evening with Jaremy Cobble, Judy Crook, and Warren Mohar who are citizens that are interested in Wisconsin archaeology, but are not professional archaeology.
7 PM - 9 PM
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88911717764?pwd=YUd3dExpTjlDbWpnYy9WT0FSNWtmZz09
