The environment where the 18th century Tuscarora village of Catechna at the Koon’s Landing site is located. Photo: The Archaeological Conservancy.

4 Intriguing Archaeological Preserves of North Carolina

TAC Archaeological Preserves of North Carolina: Part 1 of 2, East Coast Journeys Midsummer the Conservancy’s Eastern office staff traveled across the State of North Carolina, the southernmost state in the eastern office’s territory. Currently...
Archaeologist Ernie Boszhardt demystifying the HSS deposits

Update MW: Silver Mound Preserve Significant Sites Protected

Archaeological Conservancy Expands Ownership of National Historic Landmark The Archaeological Conservancy acquired an additional 40 acres of the Silver Mound archaeological site and National Historic Landmark in Jackson County, Wisconsin. Silver Mound is a unique geological...
Cory Wilkins of The Archaeological Conservancy looks at tufa “pillows” on the rock wall above the Leonard Rockshelter south of Lovelock. UNR scientists will re-investigate the site this year. Credit: 5-30 REVISED Leonard Rockshelter DEBRA REID • Lovelock Review-Miner

Archaeologist to re-investigate Leonard Rockshelter

By Debra Reid, d.reid@winnemuccapublishing.net; in the Lovelock Review-Miner, Nevada 5/30/18; published by permission This summer, a University of Nevada, Reno archaeological team will “re-visit” the Leonard Rockshelter near Lovelock. Updated excavation and radiocarbon dating methods may...
A historic ink and watercolor depiction of a Shaw & Brothers Tannery in Maine by Artist John Martin, 1882-1883, part of Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives.

Archaeology of Industry: F. Shaw & Brothers Tannery of Maine

Update East: Taking a look at our industrial preserves Here in TAC’s East office we have saved and protected three sites related to early historic industries in this country. One of them is the Pamplin...
The view from Bariay Key, located on the north coast of Cuba, in Holguin province. From Bariay, one can see the flat-topped mountain commonly called The Saddle of Gibara which is described by the Columbus in his journal when he first landed on the island of Cuba in 1492.

The Point Where Two Worlds Collided: Site of Columbus’ Landing, Cuba

The Conservancy has just added our Newest Tour- The Archaeology of Cuba- Join us for an adventure of a lifetime! In Fall 2009, our Magazine American Archaeology featured an article about research being conducted in...
Dia De Los Muertos Altar at the Zocolo.

The Lure of Oaxaca: Conservancy Tours for Day of the Dead

At The End of October, 28 Archaeological Conservancy members joined SW regional director Jim Walker and George Washington University archaeologist Jeff Blumster in Oaxaca for ten days of touring one of the most beautiful...
BLM Archaeologist George Kline by one of the trenches

Update West: A Visit to World War II Desert Training Center (DTC).

At the beginning of March, personnel from TAC’s western office met up with BLM archaeologist George Kline to explore a potential acquisition project.  They toured part of an archaeological district in the California desert related...
Example of Projectile point from Mississippi Prehistoric Site.

Why Does The DAPL Matter in the Southeast? Or Anywhere?

To of my friends here in the Southeast, and across many parts of the country, the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) issue and protests may seem a bit far away- like something that's happening to...
Stairway up Mound 14, Ingomar Mound

Update SE: Visiting Ingomar Mounds Site

One of the responsibilities of the regional directors is to keep an eye on Conservancy sites in their region. Although we usually have local site stewards who help with this, whenever my travels take...

Why This Site Matters: History of Prospect Hill Plantation

In Honor of Black History Month, Our Regional Director from the Southeast wanted to share one of our amazing Preserves of Archaeology and History: Prospect Hill Plantation. Here we share several videos of this...