Author Archives: PAC Web Manager
Montpelier, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Pennsylvania Archeological Council
Earlier this Spring, PAC was made aware of an emerging situation at Montpelier, James Madison’s Virginia plantation. Basically, the Montpelier Foundation, the governing instrument, turned its back on a power sharing agreement with the Montpelier Descendant Community, the group representing … Continue reading
PAC Recognizes Kurt Carr for his Distinguished Career
During the annual PAC business meeting this year, PAC was proud to present Kurt Carr (left) with a plaque commemorating his over 40 years of service to the SHPO, State Museum, and PAC. This plaque, conveyed upon the occasion of … Continue reading
2022 PENNSYLVANIA ARCHAEOLOGY COUNCIL (PAC) SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 NOTE: The symposium will begin with a brief presentation at the Ramada followed by a tour of Compass Inn Museum. Admission to the Museum is $10. A shuttle to the Compass Inn Museum will be provided … Continue reading
PAC COVID Safety Protocols
The board has decided upon the following COVID safety protocols: We encourage all members to get vaccinated and boosted We request masking if not vaccinated We will provide masks and sanitizer If you are showing COVID symptoms, please stay home.
Call for PAC Newsletter Submissions
We are now accepting submissions for the Spring 2022 issue of the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council (PAC) Newsletter. Please consider submitting an article about your recent archaeological research in Pennsylvania (see the guidelines below). And, as always, we also encourage general … Continue reading
Call for Papers – MAAC 2022
Mike Barber (archaeova@gmail.com) is looking for papers for a session at MAAC 2022 on white-tailed deer. The session abstract is shown below. Paper submissions are due on December 15. Please contact Mike if you have questions or would like to … Continue reading
USDA NRCS is Hiring an Archaeologist
The announcement will close on November 24. Link to announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/622732100.
4th Annual PAC Fall Program: Forest Service Archaeology at the Allegheny National Forest
Friday October 29 @ 1:00 pm on Zoom For the 4th annual PAC Fall Program, archaeologists from the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) will present programs about Forest Service archaeology, their projects, and the challenges they face. Zaakiyah Cua will present on … Continue reading
State Museum of PA 2021 Annual Workshops in Archaeology – Hidden Stories: Uncovering African American History Through Archaeology and Community Engagement
The State Museum has announced the 2021 Annual Workshops in Archaeology: Hidden Stories: Uncovering African American History Through Archaeology and Community Engagement. The event will be held both virtually and in-person on Saturday, October 30. Please see the attached flyer … Continue reading
2021 PAC Fall Business Meeting Schedule
The PAC Fall business meeting is coming up on Friday October 29, 2021 @ 9:00 am. This meeting will be held on Zoom. The link will be sent to members in advance of the meeting. Please see the attached agenda … Continue reading
