In Memoriam Dr. John Cottier
We lost a dear friend here in the Southeast Region this week. On Monday, I learned that Dr. John Cottier, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Auburn University died of a heart attack in the...
In Memoriam Hester Davis – A National Treasure
We mourn the recent passing of Hester Davis, considered a national treasure by the archaeological community. She served as the Arkanas State Archaeologist from the creation of the position, in 1967, until her retirement...
Wyoming Assistant State Archaeologist to retire
Summary from Assistant State Archaeologist Dr. Danny Walker to retire and Faculty and Staff, Anthro Dept., UWyo
The Wyoming assistant State Archaeologist Dr. Danny Walker is set to retire in late February, having served the public...
Champion of Hopewell Archaeology Passes at 63
Images and text courtesy of NPS Midwest Archaeological Center Facebook page.
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we must announce that Dr. Mark Lynott passed away last week. Mark was the former manager and...
Remembering Dr. Donald E. Weaver
Donald E. Weaver, Jr., passed away May 26 at the Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, AZ.
The text below was written in parts by Kelley Hays-Gilpin, Northern Arizona University; Bob Mark, and Evelyn Billo,...
In Memoriam: Bliss Bruen, advocate & friend
With the sudden passing of Bliss Bruen the Conservancy has lost one of our dearest friends and greatest inspirations. Bliss was a genuine people person and made a point to befriend all of us...
New Connecticut State Archaeologist in Place
Summary from Next Connecticut State Archaeologist Announced
Dr. Brian D. Jones began as Connecticut State Archaeologist in July. He follows retiring State Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, who has held the position since 1987, and retires in...
Forty Years of Preservation, a feature from American Archaeology
Since its inception in 1980, The Archaeological Conservancy
has acquired more than 550 sites.
By Paula Neely
This is a full feature article from the Summer 2020 edition of American Archaeology Magazine to commemorate The Archaeological...
Dr. N’omi Greber, Curator of Archaeology passed away recently
Dr. N'omi Greber, Curator of Archaeology at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and one of the world's leading authorities on the Hopewell Culture passed away after a long struggle with cancer.
She also...
Second Vermont State Archaeologist to serve
Dr. Jess Robinson has been selected to serve as Vermont’s new State Archaeologist. He is the second State Archaeologist to serve Vermont, since the General Assembly established the position in 1976. Jess replaces Giovanna...