The Archaeological Conservancy

About the presentation: Since the late eighties, Dr. Robert Wall of Towson University has investigated the stratified archaeological deposits of the Herman Barton Village Site (18AG3) in Allegany County, Maryland. This 30-acre site is owned and managed by The Archaeological Conservancy. Dr. Wall’s excavations have revealed stratified site occupations ranging from the protohistoric to the Paleoindian periods. In the summer of 2024, grants from ArchaeologyX and the Archeological Society of Maryland facilitated a one-week field session where ground penetrating radar, terrestrial vibracoring, and the PaleoDigger, an innovative mechanized system designed to excavate test pits up to seven meters in depth, were used to further investigate the stratified deposits at Barton. The 2024 project resulted in the collection of six GPR transects, seven vibracores, and the excavation of ten test pits that reached depths over ten feet below ground surface. The geoarchaeological investigations provide further information regarding the intact stratified archaeological deposits. The limited PaleoDigger test pitting resulted in the discovery of a deeply buried 13,000-year-old Clovis activity area around six feet below the current ground surface. This presentation provides an overview of investigations of the deeply buried Clovis occupation at Barton. About the presenters: Zachary Singer is State Terrestrial Archaeologist at the Maryland Historical Trust. Zac received his BA from the University of Maryland and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. Zac’s research interests include archaeological geophysics, 3D photogrammetry, lithic technologies, and Fluted Point sites in Eastern North America. Robert Wall received his B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Maryland and is presently a lecturer in Anthropology at Towson University. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. at Catholic University. His research interests include Paleoindian and Archaic sites, Lithic and Ceramics technology, and Potomac Valley prehistory. REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gP82rUSu

Join The Archaeological Conservancy on March 12 for a virtual lecture with Dr. Zachary Singer and Dr. Robert Wall. Follow the event link to register to attend on Zoom Webinars or watch the Facebook Livestream.

We're looking for a Director of Membership and Individual Giving! The Director of Membership and Individual Giving is responsible for planning and implementing the membership program and developing an individual giving and major gift program that meet the annual revenue and strategic goals of the Conservancy. A highly effective storyteller, fundraiser, and relationship-builder, the Director of Membership and Individual Giving can passionately communicate the Conservancy’s impact by fulfilling its mission of preserving the past…for the future. This role is integral to strengthening the Conservancy’s relationships and visibility throughout the country and ensuring that the Conservancy meets its annual goals for fundraising, major gifts, corporate support, special events, and building relationships. Additionally, this role requires a dynamic and strategic leader with strong organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, varied, and evolving environment. Does this sound like a good match for your skills and interests? The full job description and information on how to apply can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gfByQ2g2

Don't forget! Join #TheArchCons for this Virtual Lecture on Thursday, February 6 at 5 pm MST. About the presenter: Dr. Kenneth E. Sassaman is Hyatt and Cici Brown Professor of Florida Archaeology at the University of Florida. He earned a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1991 and has over 40 years of archaeological field experience in the Indigenous history of the American Southeast. His most recent work centers on the challenges of climate change on the gulf coast of Florida over the past 5,000 years. He is the author of over 100 articles and book chapters, and the author or editor of ten books including People of the Shoals: Stallings Culture of the Savannah River Valley (University Press of Florida, 2006) Register to attend on Zoom Webinars, or watch our Facebook Live! https://lnkd.in/ggrP6Ru3

#TheArchCons 2025 Virtual Lecture Series starts off on February 6 with Dr. Kenneth E. Sassaman who will be discussing archaeology at Stallings Island, an importat archaeological site in Georgia. More information about this free lecture & how to register is on our website. buff.ly/4amYykc

Save these dates! Our Spring 2025 Virtual Lecture series will feature excellent presentations involving research and projects at preserves across the country. February 6 you'll hear from Dr. Kenneth Sassaman as he discusses our Stallings Island Preserve, one of the nation's most significant archaeological sites of Indigenous history. March 12 you'll hear from Dr. Robert Wall and Dr. Zachary Singer about their research at Barton preserve. This session is a follow-up to last fall's presentation from Brian Fritz about the Paleo-Digger! April 10 you'll hear from Tom Trow and Franky Jackson as they share about a prairie restoration project at our Grand Meadow Chert Quarry in Minnesota. Learn more and register for the Zoom webinars here: https://lnkd.in/gXnM9yYC

Happy Holidays from #TheArchCons ! Thank you for supporting our preservation efforts in 2024. We'll see you in 2025 for more site visits, virtual lectures, and information about preserving the most significant archaeology in the United States. #PreservationHeroes #archaeology

#TheArchCons is excited to have the opportunity to be featured on an upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson. Follow our social media and website for more information about how to view the segment, which includes a visit with preservation partners at Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project, as it becomes available! https://lnkd.in/grEg3DvU #archaeology #preservation

The Winter 2024-25 issue of American Archaeology will be in mailboxes soon! This issue includes a special feature article about Mark Michel, co-founder and president emeritus of The Archaeological Conservancy. Read excerpts of feature articles and explore field notes and book reviews on our website. https://lnkd.in/gQUfgN_n Note: If you are a Conservancy member, don't forget that you have digital access to the entire magazine via our website Member Portal. (Note: If you're initiating your online account today it will take up to 48 hours for the magazine to become available.)

Each year on #GivingTuesday, supporters like you help us save irreplaceable archaeological treasures across the United States. Anne Lowe, #TheArchCons president, shares some ideas about why this preservation work is important, and how you can be a part! https://lnkd.in/gEVxXFB7 Please donate to help us continue the important work of preserving cultural heritage. https://bit.ly/TACGT2024