Looking Back at 2015, Support Us into 2016
This past year has been another tremendously successful year for The Archaeological Conservancy. Because of our members and supporters we have preserved more than 21 sites from damage and destruction so far this year...
6 U.S. Forts You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
In recent years, a number of U.S. Forts have been discovered by archaeologists. Let's explore some of their history and the lessons they can share with us.
1. Fort San Juan, North Carolina
Who: Built by Conquistador...
Preserving History of and for the Chickasaw
Guest Blog By Richard Green, Retired Chickasaw Tribal Historian, Writer
As tribal historian of the Chickasaw Nation, I produced 19 quarterly issues of The Journal of Chickasaw History, from 1994-1999. Then, for a complete change...
Stabilizing Archaeology: Engaging the Public in Architectural Preservation
By Larry L. Baker, Salmon Ruins Museum, San Juan County Museum Association
In 1974, I was hired by Dr. Cynthia Irwin-Williams for her research projects at the Salmon Ruins, near Bloomfield, New Mexico and the...
Help Support The Archaeological Conservancy into 2017
This past year has been a tremendous success with the help of generous donors like yourself. Because our amazing Conservancy members, we have preserved more than 23 sites from damage and destruction in 2016...
Help Save America’s Threatened Archaeological Treasures
Give Future Generations the Lasting Gift of Protected Archaeological Heritage!
& be the preservation hero we need...
Please help save irreplaceable archaeological treasures threatened across the country. Become part of one of the most important forces...
Magnetic Re-Survey of Junction Group Archaeological Preserve
Magnetic Re-Survey of the new Junction Group Archaeological Preserve is Now Underway
Guest Blogger: Dr. Jarrod Burks, Board President for Heartland Earthworks Conservancy
With the final crop of soybeans harvested and the land on which...
Economics & Archaeology: My Road to The Archaeological Conservancy
I was first exposed to Native Americans and ancient cultures in grade school during the early days of black and white television, when the shows were mostly about cowboys and Indians. And, my sixth...
Using Science to Revive Old Excavations
Guest Blog by Professor Bill Lipe Professor Emeritus, Washington State University; Member of the Board of Directors, The Archaeological Conservancy
The value (and excitement) of archaeological field work doesn’t end when the pits are backfilled,...
Remembering The Public: Connecting Archaeology & Outreach
Introducing Our Eastern Regional Field Assistant: Kelley Berliner
As a kid, historical markers, antique malls, flea markets, steam engine tractor shows, and just about anything else that had to do with old things were mandatory...