09/11/2023
Meadowcroft Workshop in Archaeology
The 7th Annual workshop will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, 2759, 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella, PA 15312. The theme, By Thought, Word and Deed: Ways of Expressing Social Idenity, will explore the way(s) individuals and groups express their social idenity to the world around them. Clothing, carvings, texties, and hairstyles are ideal for expressing ideitty, but these generally perish. Instead we are leL with the durable artifacts made from stone, clay, bone, antler, metal, and glass. To this list can be added architecture styles and landscapes. The speakers will address the different ways material culture, architecture and space are used to set us apart. Additonal Activities will include weaving demonstrations, the State’s archaeological resources where you can stop at their table and talk to staff from the State Historic Preservation Office who will assist you in recording your archaeological sites and artifact Identification by Mon-Yough Chapter #3 members. These individuals have over 70 years of combined experience with archaeological artifacts. Bring in your historic or prehistoric artifacts for identification. The workshop is sponsored by the Meadowcroft. Rockshelter and Historic Village, the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, and the Heinz History Center. Workshop updates will be posted to both the SPA and the Meadowcroft websites. Registration must be received by October 1, 2023. Registration fees are Adult -$29.00, Senior (62+) - $28.00, Student (w/ valid ID) - $21.00Youth (6-17) - $21.00, SPA Members - $26.00, Children (5 & under) Free Admission and Heinz History Center Members Free Admission. Child Cost of Lunch is $12.00, Adult cost of Lunch is $14.00. Checks should be mailed to: Seventh Annual Archaeology Workshop, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, 401 Meadowcroft Rd., Avella, PA 15312. .
