All Rights Reserved.You may now click "Submit Event" to have your event postedYou need to submit the "Pay with PayPal" gold button to submit donation. Please consider publishing your papers with us. He had a 36-year career in Minnesota archaeology and was a frequent contributor to the Minnesota Archaeologist. The following is a brief recap of the events, discussions, and decisions that transpired during the past quarter. support Us. - Slide lectures on current fieldwork and research in archaeology, anthropology and history. The virus has us all making changes, and staying home when we can. Scott Anfinson was appointed Acting State Archaeologist in mid-August 2005 and State Archaeologist in January 2006. Duluth / Superior Archaeology Week. The Winnebago Area Museum will celebrate Minnesota Archaeology Week by hosting an open house on Tuesday of Minnesota Archaeology Week. We were saddened by the passing of LeRoy Gonsior on March 12th. We are working on our publishing process to better serve this key purpose for MAS. Summer 2020 - Letter … Events are held all over the state, showcasing appreciation the state’s cultural heritage through the scope of archaeology. Minnesota Archaeology Month is an annual event intended to celebrate and promote the archaeological understanding of Minnesota's past. We are happy to provide teachers with DVDs of the program and a learning guide via on our MAS website. This is your opportunity to learn more about Faribault County history and see archaeological displays about the past cultures of the c ounty. Past topics have included Minnesota's Old Copper Culture and ethnoarchaeology in East Africa.- Opportunities to take part in field projects sponsored by MAS and other Minnesota organizations.- Field trips to important archaeological sites, such as Jeffers Petroglyphs in western Minnesota and - Participation in special events such as Minnesota Archaeology Week and the Midwest - Social events - potluck dinners, brown-bag lunches, informal get-togethers - that allow you to share your experiences and insights with other members and working archaeologists.The letter from the President is intended as a vehicle to inform the general membership of the Minnesota Archaeological Society of recent Board of Directors activities. Lee Johnson, Forest Service archaeologist, will be the guest speaker for Minnesota Archaeology Week at the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot) in Duluth, Wednesday at 1 p.m. It aired primetime on April 27th as part of the Minnesota Experience Series, on Twin Cities Public Television (Channel 2 in the metro area). While Archaeology Week used to be held in the spring, the event was moved to the fall in 2012 to be more compatible with both secondary and post-secondary school schedules.OSA sets the dates, calls for events, publicizes activities, produces informational materials, including a calendar of events.
Friday 03 … The Society, established in 1936, is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and study of archaeological resources in the Upper Midwest. The following is a brief recap of the events, discussions, and decisions that transpired during the past quarter. Curious about our logo? This is your opportunity to learn more about Faribault County history and see archaeological displays about the past cultures of the county. In the premier week 20,000 Minnesota families tuned in to the program. He had a 36-year career in Minnesota archaeology and was a frequent contributor to the Minnesota Archaeologist. However you feel like participating, The Minnesota Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) will continue to add to the The first Minnesota Archaeology Week was held in 1995. The inscriptions on the right are from a 1,000-year-old pot that was discovered in 1957 near Red Wing, Minnesota by an MAS member. Events are held all over the state, showcasing appreciation the state’s cultural heritage through the scope of archaeology. We will miss his companionship, conversations and stories. Other states have similar programs, and many states now have an Archaeology Month. We are finding ways to connect, but look forward to seeing friends and coworkers We were excited to see the premier of our public television documentary: Bound by Earth: Archaeology in Minnesota. The OSA has served as the main organizer and sponsor of Archaeology Week since 1998. Past topics have included Minnesota's Old Copper Culture and ethnoarchaeology in East Africa.- Opportunities to take part in field projects sponsored by MAS and other Minnesota organizations.- Field trips to important archaeological sites, such as Jeffers Petroglyphs in western Minnesota and - Participation in special events such as Minnesota Archaeology Week and the Midwest - Social events - potluck dinners, brown-bag lunches, informal get-togethers - that allow you to share your experiences and insights with other members and working archaeologists.The letter from the President is intended as a vehicle to inform the general membership of the Minnesota Archaeological Society of recent Board of Directors activities. LeRoy had a passion for stone tools and lithic analysis and he was always willing to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for Minnesota lithics. Duluth / Superior Archaeology Week. We have gotten several requests from teachers to use the video as part of their online teaching. The following is a brief recap of the events, discussions, and decisions that transpired during the past quarter.