Meet Your Park Archeologist
Learn about archeology at Harpers Ferry and a day in the life of an NPS archeologist.
Meet Your Park Archeologist
Learn about archeology at Harpers Ferry and a day in the life of an NPS archeologist.
Fort Warwick Archaeology Days
The Fort Warwick Archaeology Days project will involve a hands-on archaeological experience, interpretive exhibits, and site tours for students and adult participants at the site of William Warwick’s Fort in Green Bank, Pocahontas County, West Virginia on May 27, 2017. This fort was constructed in 1774 and became an important point of local defense during the Revolutionary War. The site also has a significant prehistoric Native American component. Archaeological excavations supervised by Drs. Stephen and Kim McBride have been ongoing at this site for over a decade and this is your opportunity to assist us in better understanding this site and expanding knowledge of West Virginia’s early history. Bob Sheets- 304-456-4815, fortwarwick@gmail.com Steve McBride- 859-421-4220, stephenmcbride@twc.com
Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Archeological Society
Each year, archaeologists working throughout the state of West Virginia report their latest findings at the annual meeting of the West Virginia Archeological Society (WVAS). Includes a book signing of “Early Native Americans in West Virginia: the Fort Ancient Culture” by Darla Spencer. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the presentations will continue into the afternoon. Non-members are welcome. Cost is $7 for WVAS members, $10 for non-members, and $5 for students. Pre-registration is recommended but not required – please contact Darla Spencer, WVAS Secretary/Treasurer at 304-561-4753 or dispencer@suddenlink.net.
WV Archaeology Month Program: Plantation Archaeology, Industrial Slavery and the Glenwood Project
Robert Maslowski , Retired Archeologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District Slave-based agriculture and the salt industry were two of the most important economic pursuits in the early history of West Virginia. The treatment of the enslaved workers differed greatly because slaves in the salt trade were leased instead of owned directly. These differences are revealed in excavations at the Jenkins Plantation on the Ohio River, the Reynolds home and slave cabin at the Marmet Lock Replacement project, and the Glenwood Estate in Charleston, WV.
International Archaeology Day
Celebrate International Archaeology Day with the PBS film, “Secrets of the Dead: Headless Romans” (60 min). This documentary seeks to identify over 45 Roman era skeletons that were discovered in York, England. Placement of the skulls, along with cut marks on the bones, tell a tale of a violent end. New research will be discussed after the film.