The Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD)

06/23/2026

Archaeological Society of Delaware
Presents Archibald Crozier Award

At the June 20, 2026, annual meeting of the Archaeological Society of Delaware, Inc., Dr. LuAnn DeCunzo, professor of archaeology at the University of Delaware, received the Archibald Crozier Award.
Archibald Crozier (1878-1954), a student and collector of Indian lore, was a charter member, President, Director, and Treasurer of the Society and contributed greatly to its objectives. The Archibald Crozier Award was presented by President John Martin for distinguished achievement in, or contribution to, archaeology. Dr. DeCunzo’s achievements in archaeological research, public outreach, and teaching archaeology at the University of Delaware since 1989 epitomize the qualities that define this award.

(Submitted by Daniel Griffith)
Pictured are John Martin, ASD President and Dr. LuAnn DeCunzo

06/17/2026

We're excited for our annual meeting scheduled for this Saturday! We hope to see everyone there! Please see the meeting agenda and details of the day below

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

For our Northern members: Delaware Public Archives presents - Lock Stock and Barrel at Wilmington Brew Works May 18th
Wilmington Brew Works

The battles of the Revolutionary War have been immortalized in books and films, but rarely do they capture the true nature of 18th century warfare. As silly as it may seem to march into battle in brightly colored uniforms, all the while your enemy is firing right at you, the combat doctrine of the t...

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

Just a reminder: The 2026 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium, takes place this Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Historic Lewes Maritime Museum, 101 Adams Avenue in Lewes, Delaware. This annual symposium is presented by the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware.

It is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend! Here's the lineup:
https://history.delaware.gov/2026/04/14/hca-and-archaeological-society-of-delaware-announce-presenters-delmarva-archaeology-history-symposium/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRUWHpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXIPTltpIKjsYnurL5TGCFxAsg_VJLDhmJoubHl5BwH1QywzzjJ3XfFg_Gbs_aem_cqXgn6dmBPkYXELOMJzAWw

We hope you can join us! Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested!

The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD), announces the program for this year’s […]

04/16/2026

You're invited to attend the Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium on April 25th! Please join us! Details are below:

The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD), announces the program for this year’s […]

04/11/2026

The Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium 2026 will take place on April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Historic Lewes’ Maritime Museum, located at 101 Adams Ave., Lewes, DE, 19958!
The event will begin with a welcome by Gwen Davis, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, and John Martin, President of the Archaeological Society of Delaware.The morning presentations will include topics such as a comparative analysis of ceramics from eighteenth-century sites in Delaware by archaeologist Max Kichline, interdisciplinary research on marginalized peoples in nineteenth-century Rockland, Delaware by Sara Downard, findings on unmarked historic human burials at Avery’s Rest Archaeological Site by Dan Griffith, research on Captain Fountain, a Delaware Underground Railroad hero, by Debra C. Martin, and the life and career of Charlotte E. Ray, the first Black woman lawyer in the United States and a Delaware teacher, presented by Brayden Moore. After a lunch break, the afternoon presentations will feature Kara Briggs exploring the architectural works of Wallace E. Hance, Wade Catts discussing archaeological evidence of a firefight at Cooch’s Bridge Battlefield, Emily Whaley examining how historic photographs can inform municipal history, Linda Seminario investigating a nineteenth to twentieth-century barn, and Devon Filicicchia presenting new courses for shipwreck tours of the HMS DeBraak.

04/11/2026

You’re Invited!
Join us for our Annual Meeting on June 20th from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Arsenal in New Castle.