{"id":41807,"date":"2025-01-22T20:57:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/anthropology\/dont-miss-the-92nd-annual-meeting-of-the-society-for-pennsylvania-archaeology\/"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:57:13","slug":"dont-miss-the-92nd-annual-meeting-of-the-society-for-pennsylvania-archaeology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=41807","title":{"rendered":"Don’t miss the 92nd annual meeting of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology!"},"content":{"rendered":"


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In conjunction with
\nthe Society\u2019s annual meeting, the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council (PAC) will
\nconvene to discuss ways to address the looming shortage of archaeologists
\nentering the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) profession. Expected energy and
\ntransportation infrastructure projects on the horizon will require a new
\ngeneration of archaeologists, and in numbers, to meet the demand. To that end,
\nthe PAC is sponsoring a casual mixer Friday evening to introduce students
\nconsidering a career in CRM to meet professional archaeologists, consulting
\nfirms, state agencies, and other industry stakeholders with an eye on the
\nfuture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Anticipated presentations at the meeting with direct
\nconnections to the State Museum of Pennsylvania\u2019s Section of Archaeology include
\nan update on recent AMS dating of organic artifacts from Sheep Rock Shelter
\n(36HU0001). Long curated with the Section of Archaeology, the artifacts from Sheep
\nRock Shelter have been the subject of previous TWIPA posts such as: Huntingdon
\nCounty is the Home of Rock shelters and Iron Furnaces<\/b><\/a> from our county
\nseries; K is
\nfor Knife<\/b><\/a>, featuring the incredible bone handled knife found at Sheep
\nRock Shelter from our archaeology through the alphabet series; and of course, Excavations at Sheep
\nRock Shelter<\/b><\/a> (36Hu1).\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Squash
\nseeds, Corn cobs, and husks from Sheep Rock Shelter, 36HU0001. Collections of
\nThe State Museum of Pennsylvania<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Additionally, this regionally significant archaeological
\nsite will be highlighted and honored with one of the Pennsylvania Historical
\nand Museum Commission\u2019s iconic blue and yellow historical markers this fall.
\nRenewed interest in old collections, coupled with enhanced analytical
\ntechniques that ultimately broaden our understanding of the past is the
\naffirmation of the work of a curator of archaeological collections, and the
\nSheep Rock Shelter collection is an excellent example of that effort.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the curious semi-subterranean features found on
\nPre-Contact village sites referred to as \u201ckeyholes\u201d, the State Museum of Pennsylvania\u2019s
\nJim Herbstritt will provide a deep dive into his decades long research into these
\narchaeological phenomena. Construction methods, possible functions for, and
\ncultural clues about these enigmatic features will be explored through
\nethnohistoric accounts, systematic excavation, and artifact analysis, as well
\nas insight gained during experimental reconstructions.<\/p>\n

Saturday evening\u2019s lectures will conclude with this year\u2019s
\nkeynote speaker, archaeologist Dr. Timothy Abel. Dr. Abel will share his
\nfindings working with AMS (accelerated mass spectrometry) dating of late
\nPre-Contact period (1200 \u2013 1600 AD) Iroquoian settlements in northern New York
\nstate. New refinements in the dating technique employed can both \u201ctighten\u201d but
\nalso potentially upend existing chronologies, with implications that reach far
\nbeyond the targeted study area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Student poster session from 2022 meeting<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The weekend\u2019s events are rounded out by a juried student
\nposter session, bookroom, and a silent auction benefiting the efforts of the
\nSociety. \u00a0The Society<\/a>
\nis a group of dedicated professional and advocational archaeologists who promote
\nthe study of\u00a0 Pre-Contact and historic
\narchaeological resources in Pennsylvania and neighboring states.\u00a0 It works to promote scientific research and discourages
\nexploration which is deemed irresponsible in intent or practice. Membership<\/a> is
\nopen to all who agree with these basic principles and Chapters located
\nthroughout the Commonwealth provide activities in support of the State Society.
\n\u00a0Included with membership is the journal
\nPennsylvania Archaeologist and quarterly newsletter<\/a>.\u00a0 The Society\u2019s annualtrip<\/a> this year is the Archaeology of Civil War Battlefields and sites, June
\n8-11, 2023.<\/p>\n

Many of these dedicated members of the Society choose to
\ncurate their collections to insure the preservation of the archaeological
\nrecord represented in their collection. The State Museum of Pennsylvania,
\nSection of Archaeology would like to thank Mr. Michael Kotz for his generous
\nartifact donation. \u00a0Collected all from
\none site in Washington County the artifacts represent the Archaic through Late Woodland
\ntime periods, and include numerous nutting stones, (36WH1160), and bifurcated
\npoints (Archaic) through triangular points (Late Woodland). This collection
\nprovides researchers with an opportunity to further examine procurement and
\nprocessing patterns in this corner of southwestern Pennsylvania. <\/p>\n

Please continue to follow us on this blog to learn more
\nabout what is happening in archaeology around the Commonwealth and check out The
\nState Museum\u2019s Facebook<\/a>
\npage for activities of the museum and view our on-line collections on the
\nPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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